Ship Your Car To Or From India

Typical Shipping Prices – How Much Does It Cost?

• From the U.S., it usually costs from $2,200 to $5,600 to haul a vehicle to India.
• Most cars transported to the area come by way of a shipping container, which can accommodate most standard rides. For larger motors that do not fit in a container, the costs are generally higher.

Cost & Time Examples For Hauling

• Shipping a car from the USA to India generally costs $2,200–$5,600, depending on vehicle size, origin port, and transport method.
• Ocean transport to India typically takes 30–45 days, using container shipping or RoRo service from major U.S. ports.
• International vehicle imports require customs documentation, inspections, and compliance checks before release at Indian destinations.

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.

*Save the ground transit cost by delivering the motor 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 haul internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.

*Using 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.

Importing your ride to the area doesn’t have to be a big hassle – you can eliminate much of the potential for hang-ups and complications by hiring a transport company that is experienced and very familiar with all of India’s regulations.

When you do hire that conveyance company, the first thing they will want to know is the size and model of your ride, because the space it takes up on board a ship is important. They will also want to know whether you intend to export the vehicle via the Roll-on/Roll-off method (RORO), or in a standard container. The differences between these two methods are fairly significant, for one thing in cost, and for another in protection.

A dispatched via RORO is driven on and off a haul by its power, and is generally on deck or at least exposed to the elements in some way, whereas a dispatched in a 20-ft or 40-ft container is securely blocked and lashed inside the container, and hoisted on and off the move by a crane. The cost of your load will also be impacted by whether you drive your ride to the port of departure, or your hauling agent retrieves the auto from your residence. The door-to-port service would be more expensive.

If you are delivering an expensive motor or a classic motor to India, you will probably want to secure the maximum protection for it and containerize the vehicle for the journey, thus avoiding any possibility of bad weather or any other kind of shipboard harm that might befall it. Another advantage of dispatching via container is that you can haul your household goods in the container, separate from the auto itself. No goods are allowed to be shipped inside the car, so all household goods must be in a separate area within your container.

Popular Delivery Destinations

International Dispatching Requirements

You must notify U.S. Customs and Border Protection of your intent to move the four-wheeler before it arrives at a departure port. At the departure port, you will be required to demonstrate legal ownership by presenting an original title, and if there are any liens against the motor, you must also have a notarized document confirming the lienholder’s approval for allowing the vehicle to leave the country.

In addition to the bill of sale and proof of insurance, authorities will ask to see your valid U.S. driver's license and registration for the car. If the auto is to be driven on or off the haul, or at any time during handling at port it must have no more than a quarter tank of gas. For that reason you must leave one pair of keys in the motor but nothing else.

Required Documents For Dispatching A Four-Wheeler To The Area

1. Passport (original)
2. Manufacturer invoice (original)
3. Proof of insurance policy
4. Import license
5. Title & Registration
6. OBL (ocean bill of lading)

*Duties on most four-wheelers imported into India typically run more than 100% of the value of the ride

Read more about the India vehicle registration process.

Cost Of Dispatching

Some of the factors that are included in the total cost of shipping your ride are described above, i.e. the kind of pickup and delivery to port that you choose, and the method of cargo overseas are both fairly significant costs. Then too, there will be taxes imposed by Customs upon entry into their country, and the exact amount for that is discretionary. There will be variations in cost depending on which of India’s ports is the destination, perhaps Mumbai, Chennai, or Vizag. The U.S. port of departure will also influence cost because it could add significantly to the total transit time.

Shifting Of Heavy Equipment & Oversized Cargo

Transporting heavy equipment or oversized cargo to other countries from the United States is something that only professional conveyance companies should handle. Complying with foreign import policies is tough enough but it’s not all that must be done to ensure a safe overseas delivery. Luckily, there are hardly any types of heavy equipment or oversized cargo that we can’t ship internationally and at an affordable rate.

We’ve sent everything from industrial, farming, mining, paving, construction, hydraulic, and engineering equipment to places all over the world. Some of the types of cargo we’ve delivered outside of the U.S. for our customers include…

The International Hauling

There is a lot involved in the shipping process for heavy equipment. It takes the use of durable, high-quality haulers and hauling equipment. Due to our resources, we can offer our customers four different overseas dispatching methods. The delivery methods available to you are determined after you provide us with some details regarding the cargo you’d like to move to India.

1. Flat Rack- your freight is secured to a metal frame that is placed atop the haul. Since this is an open-air service, we may shrink-wrap your load if poor weather is in the forecast.
2. Container Shipping- as long as it’s feasible, your payload is protected within a 40ft delivery container. This enclosed dispatching method is slightly more expensive than that of our open-air services.
3. Roll On/Roll Off- with this open-air service, your load must be operable so that it can be driven onto and off of the ship using a ramp.
4. Lift On/Lift Off- your inoperable ride or crated cargo is lifted onto the relocate and off of the move using a crane.

Although all of our transit options are created with safety at the forefront, we provide each of our customers with insurance coverage according to the state minimum. If you wish for additional protection, we do offer other insurance packages.

Relevant Statistics

• Approximately 30,000 cars are imported into India each year through shipping.
• The average cost of dispatching a motor to the area from the United States is $2,500.
• Over 90% of the vehicles dispatched to the region are used motors.
• Chennai Port handles around 70% of the total imports into the area.
• It takes an average of 21 days for a ride to be sent from the United Kingdom to the region.

General Facts

• Exporting a four-wheeler to the area requires proper documentation, such as proof of ownership and valid identification.
• The cost of hauling autos to the region can vary depending on factors like the size of the four-wheeler and the sending method chosen.
• Researching and choosing a reliable delivery company with experience in delivery motors is essential.
• Customs duties and taxes are applicable when importing a four-wheeler, which varies depending on the value and type of the four-wheeler.
• Before shipping, it is necessary to prepare the car for transit by removing personal belongings and ensuring it is in good working condition.

Other Services

• Overseas Moving Services to India

Related Information & FAQs.

• The advantages of hauling a vehicle from the US to the area
• The cost of delivering a four-wheeler to the region from the US
• Ship a car to India from the US with the container dispatching method