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 vehicles worldwide. Click here or call 1-800-518-8708 to get a free, no obligation to buy price quote to ship your car.

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.

Email me - info@a1autotransport.com

Satisfied Customers

“After calling and texting a bunch of companies, it was a gentleman by the name of Joe who finally clarified what the transport industry’s all about. He explained the process in simple terms, and answered all my questions in short, clear answers. I chose his company, A1 Auto Transport to move my car to Utah. He didn’t disappoint. My ford was delivered on time and in perfect condition. Thank you for your hard work and attention to detail! The professionalism and passion you put into this work really shines through everything you do, from that first call to the transportation itself. Bonus points for always answering the phone and staying in touch during the transport. Good work!”

Good work!

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“After my dad’s passing, I decided to return to Rhode Island to support my mom. The last company I used to move a car was late by 3 days, so I went to the web once more and did my research. I went through several websites and asked for quotes, including A1 Auto Transport. It wasn’t the cheapest nor was it the most expensive company of the bunch, but I knew not to rely on price for these things. I’ve heard of quite a few scams from companies with really low rates. So, I called each one to get a better feel for them. To my questions, some of them got flustered, others didn’t know how to answer and said they’ll get back to me at a later date. One guy whom I pestered a bit too much simply hung up. But with A1 Auto Transport, it was a different story. Joe answered the first time and had no problem answering my questions. It was like he already knew I would ask them. His quote was also reasonable, so I asked him to arrange for a truck to pick up my car. My experience with A1 Auto Transport was a resounding success! Thank you Joe for the stellar service!”

My experience with A1 Auto Transport was a resounding success!

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“For one reason or another, shipping a car between states makes me a bit worried. Using another company prior to A1 Auto Transport which left a huge scratch on my car didn’t help ease my trust issues either. The quote Joe gave me wasn’t the lowest on my list (I did a ton of research this time), but I was less interested in getting a deal as I was in getting my car to Illinois safely. I paid a deposit after he picked up my car. By that point, it was in his hands. I was glad he called so much during transport. He must’ve felt I was stressed out by the whole experience. Fortunately, my worries were for nothing. This company pulled through and brought my car as I left it. Thank you Joe!”

Shipping a car between states makes me a bit worried

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“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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“I just wanted to say thanks for bringing my car Coast to Coast in October, 2005. It was my first auto transport shipment and a painless one to boot! My Beamer arrived intact w/o a scratch!! Special thanks to Emily and Maggie for their courteous patience with a minor error, and to Jim of Dispatch, who is now in Sales. Their friendly and polite customer service made it a truly commendable experience. You are "A1"!”

Y.M.

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