Shipping Cost from Hong Kong to Frankfurt

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.

Shipping a car by plane is very expensive, costing anywhere from $2,000 to over $30,000, depending heavily on distance (domestic vs. international) and vehicle size, making it 5-10 times pricier than ground transport, typically reserved for luxury or time-sensitive moves. Domestic flights might start around $2,000-$4,000, while international trips can easily reach $15,000-$100,000+, with larger SUVs or luxury cars costing much more due to weight and space.