Transit
10–14 days
Services
RoRo / Container / Shared Container
UK Loading
Southampton, Liverpool
From
£1,800
Sailing frequency and operators
Weekly RoRo on the Atlantic loop; multiple container sailings per week. Carriers serving New York / Newark include Atlantic Container Line, ACL, Höegh Autoliners, Wallenius Wilhelmsen.
Terminal and facilities
Dedicated RoRo terminal with covered inspection lanes, EPA verification bays, and bonded container storage on-port.
Customs and import
2.5% duty (cars) or 25% (light trucks). EPA Form 3520-1 and DOT HS-7 required. 25-year exemption available for classics. CBP entry filed by your customs broker.
See the full USA destination guide for documents, age limits and tax detail.
Insider tips for New York / Newark
Use ACL's weekly G3/G4 service from Liverpool for the fastest east-coast crossing. Have the original title in hand at least 72 hours before sailing or US Customs will refuse export.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a US customs broker?
Yes for commercial imports and recommended for personal imports. Brokerage fees in Newark run US$200–400 plus CBP charges.
Can I ship a 25-year-old classic without EPA compliance?
Yes, vehicles 25+ years old are exempt from EPA and DOT compliance — only the title, bill of sale and CBP entry are required.