"Can I Come In?" A Guide to Car Import Customs

When preparing for automotive shipping to other countries, there are a lot of regulations and laws that you should be aware of. Car shipping to Europe and other continents often have different customs and standards that should be taken into consideration. Some examples are weight, emissions, manufacturer, and which side the steering wheel is on. The costs and taxes placed on certain vehicles may be more expensive depending on your destination.

You should look up the information you need online for automotive laws when you are planning your move.

 
 

 

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Knowing the information can better prepare you for your move as well as avoid potential costs and problems that you may encounter. For instance, some countries have laws that only allow for vehicles to be driven with the steering wheel on the right side of the vehicle. Importing a vehicle that has the wheel on the left side is subject to higher taxes and insurance policies, and in more extreme cases even illegal to drive in that country. The weight of the vehicle can also play an important part in transporting your car. The roads in some countries are not as developed as others, and a vehicle with more weight can damage those roads. Most countries issue a weight standard on vehicles to avoid this damage, so taking note of your vehicle’s weight is also very important. The make and model of the vehicle can also be a factor, especially in countries that have more emphasis placed on public transportation. Larger vehicles can sometimes not only damage roads, but may be too large to go under walkways or too wide for narrow streets. Your vehicle may be permitted on rural routes but not in urban, industrial, or even certain residential roads.
A very important part of whether or not a vehicle is permitted in countries is also the environmental laws associated with cars. Emissions are the biggest concern when dealing with cars and environment. Different vehicles will emit varying amounts of exhaust fumes into the atmosphere. Environmental regulations control how much pollutants are allowed into the air through factories and machinery, and some models of vehicles are not permitted because they violate these regulations. Another major concern is the type of fuel that the vehicle uses. Grades of fuel such as diesel are not permitted in certain countries, so importing a car that runs on diesel is out of the picture without costly engine modification. Today more cultures are making the push toward environmentally safe fuels such as bio-diesel and may require that your car be capable of running on it to be able to drive in the country.
 
 
 
 
 

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