Ship a Car to Belize

Belize Car Shipping
Costs and Timeframes

The exact cost of shipping your car depends on several factors, but we can provide a starting point. Typically, shipping a compact car from Miami to Big Creek Port starts at around $1,300 USD and takes approximately 2-3 weeks.
Here are some factors that can affect the cost:

• Size and weight of your vehicle: Larger vehicles generally cost more to ship.
• Origin and destination ports: The distance between ports impacts the price.
• Shipping method: Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) is the most affordable option, while enclosed carriers offer superior protection for luxury vehicles.
• Peak seasons: Shipping rates may be higher during peak travel times.

Additional Considerations

• Storage and cleaning: There may be additional costs depending on your situation, such as pre-shipment cleaning or storage at the origin port.
• Belize import duties and taxes: You’ll be responsible for these upon arrival.

Understanding Belize
Import Regulations

Researching Belize’s import regulations before shipping your car is essential. Here’s a breakdown of key taxes and duties:

• Import duty: This is typically 35% of the Customs Examining Officer’s (CEO) determined value of your car.
• General Revenue Improvement Tax: An additional 13.5% tax is applied to the sum of the CIF value (cost, insurance, and freight) and import duty.
• Registration fee: There is a one-time fee for registering your car in Belize.

Important Note: Belize import regulations can change. For the latest details on fees and requirements, visit the Belize Customs and Excise Department website.

Let AutoStar Handle the Details for Your Belize Car Shipment

AutoStar Transport Express can guide you through the entire car shipping process to Belize. We’ll provide a personalized quote, handle the logistics, and ensure your car complies with Belize import regulations.

What We Ship to
Belize

We can handle almost any vehicle you need to transport, including:

• Luxury and Exotic Cars.
• Classic Cars.
• Motorcycles.
• Trucks.
• SUVs.
• ATVs & UTVs.
• RVs.
• Boats.
• Heavy Equipment.

Belize Car Shipping
Methods

We offer secure car shipping options to Belize. Choose the method that best suits your needs:

• Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO): The most affordable option. You drive your car onto a special ferry. Ideal for standard vehicles.
• Open Carrier: A budget-friendly choice. Cars are exposed to the elements but securely fastened on open trailers.
• Enclosed Carrier: Fully enclosed trailers shield your car from the elements, salt spray, and potential minor scratches that can occur during RORO transport.

Belize Car Shipping
Options

Here are some car shipping options we offer to Belize, allowing you to choose the level of convenience that best suits your needs:

• Terminal-to-terminal transport: You drop your car off at our terminal in the origin port and pick it up at the destination terminal in Belize. This is a more economical option than door-to-door service.
• Door-to-port transport: We pick up your car from your origin and deliver it to the destination port in Belize. You are then responsible for arranging onward transport to your final destination.
• Port-to-door transport: We pick up your car from the origin port in the US and deliver it to your final destination in Belize. You are responsible for getting the car to the origin port.
• Port-to-port transport: You deliver your car to the origin port in the US and pick it up at the destination port in Belize. This is the most economical option, but also requires the most legwork on your part.

Registering Your Car in
Belize

Here’s what you’ll need to do before you can officially register your car and get Belizean license plates:

• Clear Customs: Pay all import duties, taxes, and registration fees.
• Vehicle Inspection: Take your car to a Belize Motor Vehicle Inspection Unit for a safety and emissions inspection.
• Gather Required Documents: The Belize Department of Transport requires the following documents for registration:
  • Original Bill of Sale or Export Title (proving ownership)
  • Completed Application for Registration (available from the Department of Transport office)
  • Proof of Import Duty and Registration Fee Payment receipts
  • Valid Belizean Insurance Policy
  • Vehicle Inspection Certificate

Registration Fees (USD)

Registration fees in Belize are based on the engine size of your vehicle. You can find the current fee schedule and requirements on the Belize Department of Transport website.

Other Caribbean Islands
We Cover

We offer Caribbean car transport services to a wide range of Caribbean paradises, including:

• Anguilla.
• Antigua.
• Barbados.
• Bahamas.
• Belize.
• Cayman Islands.
• Dominica.
• Dominican Republic.
• Grenada.
• Guyana.
• Nevis.
• St Barths.
• St Kitts.
• St Lucia.
• St Maarten.
• St Vincent.
• Suriname.
• Tortola.
• Trinidad.
• Turks & Caicos.
• US Virgin Islands (USVI).