Import guides / France
Importing a car from the US to France
Duty is 10% of the car, shipping and insurance (CIF), then 20% VAT.
- Shipping from the US
- $900 to $1,600
- At sea
- 12 to 24 days
- Arrives at
- The main port
- Sails from
- Baltimore, MD, Newark, NJ and 2 more
What it costs
A car loaded at the US port for $6,000 (winning bid, auction fees and towing), shipped for $1,250. A 2.0 litre car, five years old.
| Car at the US port | $6,000 |
|---|---|
| Shipping | $1,250 |
| Insurance (1%) | $73 |
| Import duty (10%) | $732 |
| VAT (20%) | $1,611 |
| Landed, before port and clearing fees | $9,666 |
An estimate from published rates. Port charges, the clearing agent and registration come on top; your agent's quote is the final word.
Rules to know
We have no age limit or ban on file for France. Check with your clearing agent before you buy.
Find cars worth importing to France. Ladar searches US auctions every day, checks each car's photos for damage and works out its cost delivered, before you bid.
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