Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Ulaanbaatar to Tulsa, Oklahoma

Shipping a car from Japan to the US generally costs $2,000 to $5,000+ for just ocean freight, depending on the vessel (shared container vs. RORO), plus substantial import fees, duties (2.5% for cars, 25% for trucks), customs, EPA/DOT compliance (often requiring older cars), and domestic transport, bringing the total landed cost to potentially $4,000 to $10,000 or more for a typical older JDM vehicle. Key factors include vehicle size, shipping method (RORO is safer but pricier, shared container cheaper), origin/destination ports, and ensuring your car meets US import regulations (especially for cars under 25 years old).

The cheapest way to ship a car internationally is generally Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO), where cars drive onto and off the ship, costing around $900-$2,500+ depending on destination, as it avoids packaging and crane costs. For more protection, Shared Container shipping (grouping cars) is the next cheapest, while booking through platforms like Shiply or using companies with price matching, like SGT Auto Transport or Sherpa, can also find competitive rates.

Budget: The shorter the distance, the more cost-effective it is to drive instead of ship your car. Regardless of the total distance, look at your total moving budget and how much you can afford to spend on car shipping services compared to a cross-country drive.