Shipping Cost from Rome to New Delhi

The cheapest international car shipping method is Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO), where you drive your car onto a specialized ship, offering significant savings over container shipping for standard vehicles, though it leaves the car exposed; for better protection on high-value cars, shared containers are cheaper than dedicated ones, while air freight is the most expensive but fastest option. To find the best deal, compare quotes from several international shippers like those found on uShip or Shiply or Shiply, and factor in potential customs duties.

Yes, shipping a car from the USA to India is permitted and commonly done through ocean freight. Vehicles typically depart from major U.S. ports like New York, Houston, or Los Angeles and arrive at ports such as Mumbai or Chennai. Transit time usually ranges 30–45 days.

If you are importing a car from outside the EU, you will be required to pay an import duty and VAT if you have not owned the car for more than one year depending on the duration of the stay. In general, used cars have a higher import tax than new cars but the 22% value added tax is standard for most vehicles.