Motor Vehicles

Due to stringent emissions standards, only vehicles which have been originally manufactured in the USA can be shipped with a consignment of household effects. The only exception to this is vehicles over 25 years old. Only specialised customs agents are allowed to perform customs clearance on non-US vehicles, which means they must be sent separately from the main shipment. The eventual cost of shipping, duty, customs bonding and conversion usually results in charges far greater than the value of the vehicle. Any person wanting to ship their vehicle is recommended to contact the US Dept of Transportation well before the move.

Additional documentation required for motor vehicles:

· Proof of ownership
· Steam cleaning certificate
· Copy of US Title
· Vehicle registration
· Letter from manufacturer to show vehicle meets US emissions
standards.