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Import a car from England with full customs clearance
Are you looking to import a car from England and seeking a partner who can handle transport and customs from a single source? This is precisely where Global Logistic Group comes in. We will collect your already purchased vehicle in Great Britain, ship it across the English Channel, and safely bring it to Germany. We deliberately do not offer vehicle purchasing or search services. You buy the car yourself; we handle all the logistics behind it.
What makes the British market so interesting? The short sea route across the English Channel keeps transport costs low. Whether you are importing a used car from England or securing a young classic, we will bring your vehicle to you by ferry, RoRo method, or in an enclosed trailer. If it is a true classic, our classic car import service for veterans and collector’s items also applies.
Our team also covers the opposite direction. If you wish to export a vehicle, exporting to England uses the same customs and shipping route. Thus, we accompany both import and export, from the initial cost overview to delivery.
Safely bringing your car purchased in England to Germany
Where to after the purchase? The actual logistics begin directly in Great Britain. We pick up your vehicle directly from the seller or at an agreed collection point. This way, a car can be transferred from England without you having to worry about the route, ferry booking, or paperwork. The British registration certificate, the so-called V5C logbook, is important here.
While your car awaits customs clearance, it is securely stored in our own warehouse and storage facility not far from the port of Bremerhaven. The customs warehouse status allows uncleared vehicles to be temporarily stored until all documents are available. Because our location is directly on the A27, the distances for delivery and collection are noticeably shortened.
Upon request, we deliver directly to your doorstep, as a complete door-to-door service. You can reach your dedicated contact person at any time by phone and WhatsApp. This way, you keep track of every step without having to mediate between the seller, shipping company, and customs yourself.
Frequently transported vehicles
The range of vehicles transported within our services is diverse: US cars with special vehicle widths, luxury car bodies with special transport requirements, and cars of remarkable dimensions. These are convincingly shipped alongside conventional car sizes. Our transport service is tailored to the specific requirements of the vehicle.
We most frequently import and export cars from the following countries
What customs duties are incurred when importing a car from England
Since Brexit, importing a vehicle from England means full third-country customs duties. Because Great Britain is no longer part of the EU, the duty for importing a car from England is based on this status. For car imports to Germany from a non-EU country, fixed rates apply, which we calculate and register with the customs office.
How high is the duty? For a passenger car, it is usually 10% customs duty on the vehicle value and freight costs. In addition, there is 19% import VAT on the sum of value, customs duty, and transport. The purchase contract and payment receipts, which document the actual vehicle value, serve as proof. We prepare all necessary customs documents in accordance with the applicable import regulations.
We handle the customs clearance for importing a car from England completely, including customs declaration and tariff classification. Should documents be missing, we clarify this early so that your vehicle does not stand unnecessarily in the port and incur demurrage costs.
What importing a car from England actually costs
The total costs are made up of several items that you should calculate early on. If you want to import a car from England, you should factor in not only the purchase price but also transport, customs duties, import VAT, and later registration. The following overview shows the typical cost components as a basis for a realistic calculation:
| Kostenposten | Grundlage | Beispiel |
|---|---|---|
| Zoll | 10% auf Fahrzeugwert plus Fracht | Pkw aus UK |
| Einfuhrumsatzsteuer | 19% auf Wert, Zoll und Fracht | alle Fahrzeuge |
| Verschiffung und Transport | Strecke und Transportart | Fähre, RoRo, Trailer |
| Zwischenlagerung | optional im Zolllager | bis zur Verzollung |
| Zulassung | Prüfumfang, ggf. Umrüstung | Rechtslenker |
What do the costs depend on? Above all, the vehicle value and the type of transport determine the car import from England. It is best to compare both shipping methods. An open RoRo transport is usually cheaper than a closed trailer, which protects your vehicle from weather and prying eyes. Based on your vehicle data and the destination, we will provide a transparent offer without hidden costs.
Additionally, plan for the subsequent individual inspection, should technical adjustments become necessary. This item can only be reliably quantified after inspecting the specific model.
Good reasons to work with GLG Global Logistic Group
high quality standards
Long-standing experience & expertise
Close & direct contact
Trust and reliability
Process & Handling
1. Delivery to us / pickup by us
Our warehouse is in Bremerhaven not far from the port. You can have your items delivered to us or we will pick them up from you throughout Germany.
2. Transport with customs clearance in destination country
We pack everything professionally and create both a parts list and all necessary customs documents in accordance with export and import regulations.
3. Complete handling with fees & delivery to destination address
Our service naturally also includes handling at the destination port from receipt through interim storage to delivery to the final destination.
Customer testimonials
Right-hand drive vehicles from England professionally prepared for registration
Vehicles from Great Britain are right-hand drive, which entails special considerations for registration in Germany. In principle, right-hand drive vehicles are registrable here. Depending on the model, adjustments to the headlights or a rear fog light may be necessary before the individual inspection according to §21 StVZO takes place.
We will guide you through customs and registration so that your vehicle can quickly get on the road. Specialized workshops handle the technical conversion itself, while we ensure that all customs and import documents for registration are complete. If a European type approval is missing, a full expert report forms the basis for the individual inspection.
Whether it’s a car import from the UK, a used car, or a classic: contact us if you want to import a car from England and entrust the handling to experienced hands. Your personal contact person will get in touch with a non-binding offer.
