Shipping Cost from Hong Kong to Detroit, Michigan

Import Tax and Duty Explained If you have lived in Hong Kong at least 12 months and owned the car at least 6 months of that period, there is zero tax and zero duty to pay. If the car is over ten years of age and you have not previously owned it then expect 10% duty on a current value for the car and 20% VAT.

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.

Yes, you can bring a Chinese car to the U.S., but it's extremely difficult and costly for regular use because it must meet strict U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, often requiring expensive modifications or waiting 25 years for an exemption, plus massive tariffs on Chinese EVs. The process involves complex certification, potential modifications (like charging ports, mirrors, safety features), and high costs, making it impractical for most individuals unless done by a registered importer for high-end vehicles.