St. Barths Car Shipping Company

St. Barths 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 car from Miami to Gustavia via RORO starts at around $2,500 USD and takes approximately 2-3 weeks. Here are some factors that can affect the cost:

• Size and weight of your vehicle
• Shipping method (RORO vs. container)
• Origin and destination ports
• Peak seasons

Important Considerations for Shipping to St. Barths

• Pre-shipment preparation: There may be additional costs depending on your situation, such as pre-shipment cleaning or minor repairs to meet import regulations.
• French Overseas Territory: St. Barths is a French Overseas Territory. Research import regulations well in advance, as they differ from mainland France.

Understanding St. Barths
Import Regulations

As mentioned earlier, thorough research on import regulations is crucial. Since St. Barths is a French Overseas Territory, regulations differ from mainland France. Here are some resources to get you started:

• • French Customs Website (French language): doune.gouv.fr
  • Contact the St. Barths Collectivity Customs Department: While information might be limited online, contacting them directly is recommended. You can find contact details on the official St. Barths website.

Required Documents (subject to change, verify with Customs):

• • Original Bill of Sale or Export Title (proving ownership)
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Bill of Lading (for container shipping)
  • Insurance documents (valid in St. Barths)
  • Vehicle Registration documents
  • Temporary Import Permit (if applicable)

What We Ship to the
St. Barths

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.

St. Barths Car Shipping
Methods

AutoStar offers secure shipping options to suit your needs:

• Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO): The most affordable option. You drive your car onto a ferry for transport to Gustavia. (Ideal for most vehicles)
• Container Shipping: Provides maximum protection for luxury or classic cars.

St. Barths Car Shipping
Options

We offer various options for pick-up and delivery:

• Terminal-to-terminal transport: Most economical. You drop off your car at our origin port terminal and pick it up at the St. Barths terminal.
• Door-to-port transport: We pick up your car from your origin and deliver it to the Gustavia port. You arrange onward transport to your final destination.
• Port-to-door transport: We pick up your car at the origin port and deliver it to your final destination in St. Barths. 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 the St. Barths. This is the most economical option, but also requires the most legwork on your part.

Temporary vs. Permanent
Import

• Temporary Import: If your stay is less than 4 months, you can apply for a temporary import permit. This may require a security deposit that is refunded upon export.
• Permanent Import: If you’re staying longer or relocating, permanent import involves registering your car in St. Barths. This entails paying import duties and taxes, obtaining local license plates, and registering the vehicle with the St. Barths Collectivity.

Additional Considerations

• Import Duties and Taxes: These can be significant and are calculated based on the vehicle’s value. Be prepared to pay upon arrival.
• Vehicle Inspection: Your car may require a pre-shipment inspection to meet St. Barths safety standards.
• Vehicle Insurance: Ensure your insurance covers transport and is valid in St. Barths.

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).