Import a car from the USA and Canada to Italy
We buy your vehicle in North America, prepare it in our own yard and deliver it to Italy with export paperwork, shipping and customs clearance — one contract, a fixed quote and one manager.
Route and transit time
Customs duties and taxes in Italy
Duty 10%, import VAT 22%, IPT provincial registration tax and superbollo for powerful cars.
Nazionalizzazione at the Motorizzazione Civile with an individual approval test.
Example: landed cost of a $30,000 car
Illustrative estimate for a mid-size car bought at a US auction. Registration taxes, excise and exact freight depend on the vehicle — your manager confirms every figure in a written quote.
Import cost calculatorHow delivery to Italy works
Takes two minutes — right here on the site.
Your manager scans the whole US & Canada market for you.
You choose from verified options — no blind bets.
We buy the vehicle and move it to our own yard.
Prepared and secured at our yard in the USA.
Two options — you pick speed or best value.
Full tracking until the vehicle reaches your country.
Your car is home — inspected and ready to drive.
Documents you receive
- Original title (or export certificate)
- Bill of sale and invoice
- US export declaration (AES / EEI)
- Bill of lading
- Cargo insurance certificate
- Photos and inspection report
01How long does shipping from the USA to Italy take?
Ocean transit takes 16–24 days; with purchase, inland transport and clearance the full cycle is about 5–7 weeks. Air freight takes 3–6 days.
02How much duty do I pay in Italy?
Typical charges: Import duty (cars) 10%, VAT 22%. Duty 10%, import VAT 22%, IPT provincial registration tax and superbollo for powerful cars.
03Can you deliver to my city in Italy?
Yes. After clearance at Genoa we arrange delivery by truck to your city or you collect the car at the port.
Get a quote for delivery to Italy
Tell us what you need — a manager replies within one business hour.