
Whenever you ship a car outside the United States, you should expect to owe taxes and duties for the import. Not all countries require foreigners to pay taxes on the goods theyโre importing into the country, but those shipping a car to Puerto Rico will have taxes to pay.
Before the transport can even begin, you must pay off all taxes and duties associated with the vehicleโs import.
The Embassy of Puerto Rico can provide you with the nationโs current auto import rates. These taxes arenโt included in the bill you receive from the transporter for shipping services. Youโll have to go to the facility started to pay off the countryโs taxes and duties. Always get a receipt for your payment so you can show proof of the paid taxes to Customs.
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What Taxes are Included in the Bill?
- A 6.6% tax applies to must imported goods with the exclusion of medical supplies and food.
- 5% excise tax.
- Miscellaneous import fees.
Other taxes may apply, but youโll have to ask the embassy after you give them some information about the car. Based on the CIF value, weight, and other specs, your tax rates are determined.
In most cases, the taxes and duties owed are costlier than the actual price of shipping services. A lot of shipping customers forget that there are other bills to pay after the transport is scheduled. Not all countries have high tax rates. If youโre curious about the rates for import taxes and would like to find out what they are before you schedule your shipping process, contact the embassy of the nation youโd like to ship to.
