Ship Car To Davao City

You can ship a car from the USA to Davao City, but Philippine import eligibility must be confirmed before the vehicle leaves the United States. Brand-new vehicles can be imported when they meet Philippine Customs' definition, while a used passenger vehicle generally requires both a qualified importer and a DTI/FTEB Certificate of Authority to Import issued before importation. Our international car shipping service covers the overseas transport side once the vehicle is eligible.

As of September 30, 2026, current market evidence supports about $2,000-$3,500 for typical ocean vehicle shipping from the USA toward Davao or another Philippine port. A Davao-specific published rate is about $2,300, while broader 2026 Philippines RoRo and container quotes span above and below that point depending on departure coast, vehicle size, and method. Philippine duties, taxes, port handling, customs brokerage, and U.S. inland pickup are separate unless the quote expressly includes them.

RoRo and container shipping are the main ocean options for moving a vehicle to Davao, subject to the vessel service available for your booking. RoRo works best for an operable vehicle that can be driven on and off the ship, while a container gives the vehicle an enclosed loading space. Davao's main Sasa port handles cargo and has RoRo capability, which makes it relevant to vehicle movements serving the city. A1's RoRo shipping guide explains the method in more detail. 

Shipping a car from the United States to Davao commonly requires about 30-45 days of ocean transit and routing time for the current market range. Recent Philippines services quote roughly 25-45 days, another source places U.S.-Philippines ocean transit at four to six weeks, and a current Jacksonville-to-Davao example lists 39 days. Customs clearance, vessel schedules, transshipment, and any inland movement after discharge can extend the total time before you receive the vehicle. 

Vehicle import paperwork normally includes the bill of lading, ownership or title records, commercial or purchase documentation, customs declaration, and any required import permit or certificate. For a qualified used personally owned vehicle, the DTI/FTEB CAI application also requires an application form, affidavit of undertaking, vehicle photograph, and original or authenticated title or registration, with additional passport or visa evidence based on the importer's status. See A1's international vehicle document guide for the export side. 

Yes. Philippine Customs currently lists 30% customs duty for automobiles seating nine people or fewer and 20% for automobiles seating ten or more, based on the vehicle's dutiable value. Automobiles are also subject to ad valorem tax under the applicable revenue schedule and 12% VAT, calculated by Customs on the prescribed landed-cost tax base. Import processing, documentary, port, storage, arrastre, brokerage, and container-related charges may also apply, so these amounts should be budgeted separately from ocean freight.