Ship Car To Cebu City
Vehicle Shipment to Cebu City from the United States
Cebu City is located on the Philippines' eastern shore of Cebu Island. About 80% of the country's domestic shipping companies are in the city, which also houses the main domestic shipping port. Cebu City is also the oldest city in the Philippines and is a wonderful place to reside.
If you are going to live in Cebu City or intend to be there for any extended time, have a vehicle shipped over so that you have your transportation. Shipping a car to the Philippines isn't as difficult as it might be in other countries.
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Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Cebu City
- Shipping a car from the USA to Cebu City costs $1,500–$3,500, with West Coast port departures via California offering the lowest ocean rates.
- Total transit to Cebu City runs 30–45 days, combining ocean freight, export processing, customs clearance, and mandatory port pickup on arrival day.
- Philippine customs requires the original title, passport, bill of sale, and PNP Traffic Management Group clearance; imported vehicles must be under 10 years old.
| To/From | Ground | Ocean | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cebu City to (New York port) to New York, NY | $265 | $3200 | 5+36 days |
| The Area to (California port) to Los Angeles | $360 | $2400 | 5+27 days |
| City Limits to (New York port) to Boston, MA | $410 | $3200 | 5+36 days |
| Las Vegas, NV to (California port) to the City | $450 | $2400 | 5+27 days |
| Cebu City to (California port) to Seattle, WA | $550 | $2400 | 6+27 days |
| The City to (New York port) to Detroit, MI | $575 | $3200 | 6+36 days |
| Chicago, IL to (New York port) to Cebu City | $675 | $3200 | 6+36 days |
| Denver, CO to (California port) to City Limits | $775 | $2400 | 7+27 days |
| Memphis, TN to (New York port) to Cebu City | $800 | $3200 | 6+36 days |
| Dallas, TX to (California port) to Local Area | $1,025 | $2400 | 7+27 days |
*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.
*Save ground transport costs by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.
*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.
*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.
*The RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive, and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.
The Shipping Methods Available
Transporting a car can be done in one of two ways. RO/RO conveyance is more popular than shipping containers. While air freight is an option, the high costs usually prevent anyone from using it. What, therefore, distinguishes RO/RO shipping from container shipping?
It's easy and inexpensive to ship with RO/RO. The vehicle can only carry floor mats, a jack, and a spare tire. Then, it is rolled onto and off of the ship.
Shipping vehicles in containers involves placing them inside massive shipping containers. The remainder of the container space can ferry items cleared by Philippines Customs.
Shipping Requirements
If you have decided to ship a vehicle, contact the Embassy of the Philippines. They will give you the most recent requirements, which are subject to change at any time.
- The vehicle must be under ten years of age.
- All duties must be paid, and a receipt will be needed.
- The vehicle must undergo clearance from the Philippine National Police and their Traffic Management Group.
- A person will need their title, vehicle registration, license, passport, proof of purchase, and insurance.
- A copy of the re-export bond will be necessary if applicable.
After everything has been addressed and your vehicle is on its way, make sure that you keep track of where it is during shipment. On the day of its due arrival, you must be present at the appropriate port for its pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from the USA to Cebu City, Philippines?
As of September 30, 2026, shipping a standard car from the U.S. to Cebu City is typically about $2,000-$4,000 for port-to-port ocean transport. RoRo usually falls nearer the lower end when a suitable sailing is available, while container service can run higher; U.S. inland pickup can also change the quote. Philippine duties, taxes, brokerage, storage, and local port charges are separate. A1's international car shipping rates guideexplains the main pricing inputs.
How long does it take to ship a car to Cebu City from the United States?
Shipping a car from the U.S. to Cebu City typically takes 4-6 weeks port to portafter the vehicle is accepted for export. A Baltimore-to-Cebu ocean schedule published for 2026 is about 40 days, which sits near the upper end of that planning range. West Coast sailings may be shorter, while East Coast, Gulf Coast, or transshipment routes can take longer. U.S. pickup, export cutoffs, customs inspection, and vehicle release in Cebu can add time outside the ocean-transit window.
Can I ship my car from the USA to Cebu City using RoRo shipping?
Yes, RoRo can be used for U.S.-to-Philippines vehicle shipping when the selected carrier and routing accept the car for Cebu. RoRo places the vehicle on a rolling-cargo deck rather than inside a container, which usually lowers handling and space costs. An operable car is easiest to book, although some carriers can take non-runners with special handling, so availability must be confirmed for the sailing. A1's RoRo shipping guideexplains how the method works and how its pricing differs from container service.
What documents are required to import a car into Cebu City, Philippines?
To import a car into Cebu City, prepare the ownership, shipping, and Philippine import documents before the vehicle sails. Official Philippine requirements can include the vehicle title or registration, bill of lading, commercial invoice, and customs import declaration; a used personally owned vehicle also needs a DTI-FTEB Certificate of Authority to Import (CAI) before importation. The exact package depends on whether the car is brand new or used and on the importer's status. A1's international car shipping by sea guidecovers the ocean-shipping side of the process.
Are there import taxes and duties when shipping a car to Cebu City?
Yes. Philippine Bureau of Customs lists imported automobiles as subject to customs duty, automobile ad valorem tax, VAT, and other charges before release. For automobiles, BOC currently lists 30% customs duty for nine seats or fewer and 20% for 10 seats or more, plus 12% VAT on the prescribed tax base. Port handling, storage, wharfage, and broker fees may also apply, so the amount due at Cebu is not simply a percentage of the vehicle's U.S. purchase price.
Can 2GO move a car from Manila to Cebu after it enters the Philippines?
Yes. 2GO's sea-freight service accepts rolling cargo such as cars and SUVs, and its published vessel routes include Manila-Cebu service. That domestic leg is separate from the U.S. import shipment and should be arranged only after the vehicle is legally released for domestic movement in the Philippines. If the international booking discharges directly at Cebu, no Manila-to-Cebu ferry transfer is needed. Trans-Asia also publishes rolling-cargo rates, but its April 2026 public rate sheet covers VisMin interports rather than a Manila-Cebu vehicle rate.
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