Shipping Cost from Charlotte, North Carolina to Munich

The cheapest way to ship a car internationally is generally Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo), where you drive your running vehicle onto a specialized ship and off at the destination, costing typically $900-$2500 but offering less protection and no personal items allowed. For more protection, container shipping (shared) is cheaper than sole use, while open transport is cheapest for domestic legs, but RoRo is the overall winner for budget overseas shipping. Comparing quotes from multiple online brokers like Shiply or uShip is crucial for finding the best rates.

You may bring your vehicle into Germany for up to six months after paying a deposit and completing the required paperwork. While some classic and antique autos may escape duty fees when being shipped to Germany, it is ultimately up to the customs official whether or not to waive taxes.

You will pay about 10% for customs duty, excise duty from 3,1% to 18,7% of the car's value, and VAT will be 19% in the case of a standard car and 8% for a vintage car. The costs of transporting a car imported from the USA to Europe range from approximately $1150 to $2250.