How to Import a Car to Italy from the USA — 🇮🇹 Italy, (IT)

Importing a Car to Italy from the USA

The process of shipping a car to another country is one that should only be looked after by professionals that have experience in the industry. Otherwise, you may lose out of money or even worse- your car.

Always be cautious about who you hire to trust your car’s delivery with. Not all transporters are reliable.

Before you schedule with a transporter to ship your car to Italy, think about the shipping services available to you. This will play a huge role in your final shipping costs. For such long distance transports, container shipping methods are recommended.

A-1 Auto Transport ships worldwide. Click Here or call to get a free, no obligation to buy, price quote for your shipment.

International Shipping Services.

Enclosed Shipping.
RO/RO Shipping.
Guaranteed Delivery Services.
Expedited Shipping Services.
Insurance Coverage.
Real-Time Tracking Services.
Customized Options.

The services you choose should be the ones you feel most secure about. It also depends on your budget and the type of vehicle you are having shipped over to the country. Don’t be afraid to spend a little extra to make the process even easier and safer.

What to Expect with Italy’s Import Taxes and Duties.

Importing your car from the US requires you to pay an import duty and a registration fee. Used cars have a higher import tax. Owners of new cars imported into Italy have to pay the standard VAT of 22%. If you can prove that you have been the owner of your car for over 12 months, you can import the vehicle duty-free. The Embassy of Italy can provide any information you need in regards to import laws.

Written By:Joe Webster

Joe Webster began his journey in the auto transport field by attending the University of Southern California (USC), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Marketing.

After college, he started his career in the auto transport industry from the bottom up and has done virtually every job there is to do at A-1 Auto Transport, including but not limited to: Truck Driver, Dispatch, Sales, PR, Bookkeeping, Transport Planner, Transport Manager, International Transport Manager, Brokering, Customer Service, and Marketing. Working with his mentor Tony Taylor, Joe Webster has learned the ins and outs of this industry which is largely misunderstood.

With over 30 years experience in the industry, we've been helping people ship their vehicles, motorcycles, RV's, heavy equipment, household goods and more across the country or overseas without a hitch. Ask us anything.

Satisfied Customers

“A1 Auto Transport was recommended to me by a cousin who had a roommate that moved to LA after graduating from university and was apparently very happy with their service. So, when my father-in-law needed a transport company to deliver a vintage car for his best friend’s 60th birthday, I thought I’d give them a call and see what they had to offer. I have to admit it worried me a lot because I wasn’t sure they’ll be up for the job: we’re talking about a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado that he and his buddy had been trying to restore for the last couple of months, blood, sweat, and tears and all. So no, we ain’t using an old rickety trailer to haul that baby out to Georgia in time for him to blow out his sixty birthday candles. A1 Auto Transport’s got these cool, modern enclosed transport trucks for the job. Their team offered a competitive shipping cost and assured us the car would be delivered safe to its destination. And you know what? They did. It was crazy. They understood how important and beloved that car is to its owners. It was a happy day and a very happy birthday to his best bud indeed.”

A1 Auto Transport was recommended to me by my cousin

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“A couple months ago, while on a vacation to Massachusetts, I finally found a car I was looking for. It took me over a year to find it, but after speaking to the seller and 20 minutes of negotiating, it was finally mine. Now, I just had to get it back home to New York. Easier said than done. Fortunately, after searching the web for an hour, I found A1 Auto Transport, a reputable company who seemed to be what I was looking for. Dealing with them was surprisingly easy. I spoke to Joe and got an estimate quite fast. I had a million questions, ranging from the reasonable, like “How much does it cost” to a few that pushed the limit, like “is the driver an alcoholic.” Joe was patient enough to ease my worries. One of his trucks was schedule to drop by Massachusetts in a couple of days, and it was there at the agreed upon time. I barraged the driver with a dozen more questions, to which he replied calmly, though a bit surprised. He took a spin around my brand new car, checked for any scratches and was surprised to not find any. I gave him a wink and told him to take special care of it. This he did. When I met him to pick the car up, it was exactly as I saw it when it boarded the truck. You have my gratitude!”

Getting a car to New York

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“I got a ton of quotes from companies and brokers until I got to A1 Auto Transport. Brokers were quite sneaky. The rate was good, but it wasn’t the actual quote. They mentioned the driver or their commission only, so there was bound to be more I had to pay down the line. I got just one decent quote, but the timing wasn’t right. He could only pick up my car on Monday, and I needed it to leave for Georgia on Friday. After this company, I tried A1 Auto Transport. I called Joe on Tuesday, and he answered promptly. He agreed to pick my car on Friday and offered to do it sooner. But since I needed it until then, I insisted on my date and he did as I wanted. The driver got it delivered on Saturday, as promised, but 20 minutes early. I’ve heard stories of car transports being delayed for several days due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, so I was glad this did not happen to me. I’m very happy with the service, and although I don’t have any other cars to move in the foreseeable future, I’ll remember A1 Auto Transport just in case.”

I’m very happy with the service

★★★★★

“I know it’s standard procedure, but I didn’t really search much for an auto transporter. I found A1 Auto Transport’s website in a couple of minutes and went straight to the contact page. To my surprise, Joe answered immediately. The car he had to move was with my Mom in Montana, so he promised to make the process as easy and smooth as possible. After inspecting the neighborhood, he concluded a truck could be brought right next to her house. My mom has no problem walking a couple blocks, but driving is another thing. This was the ideal scenario. Unfortunately, where I wanted it delivered wasn’t on any major routes for auto transport. Going off route would cost the company time, and therefore money, making the cost for my transport more expensive as well. Joe offered a cheaper alternative, where I would pick up the car in a nearby town. I chose to pay a little more, since I wasn’t familiar with the meeting point and didn’t want the hassle. I also don’t know that many people with a driving license and the time to drive with me to pick up the car. Going on a bus was a pain, so I chose against it. The price was fair and within my budget. I’m glad to have my Jeep and really happy with the service.”

Shipping a Jeep

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“The arrangements and schedules in A1 Auto Transport were synchronized. My Subaru Impreza was shipped out on time and came sooner than expected. I was able to track the status of the shipment while it was on its way to Massachusetts. Overall, I can say the price is worth it. The staff is experienced and knows how to treat its customers. And there were no problems with the transport at all. They kept my car safe.”

They kept my car safe.

★★★★★