Import Car from USA to Saipan

Importing Your Car from the USA to Saipan? Importing a Car from the USA to Saipan starts at a cost of $2,850 USD with an estimated turnaround time of 25-45 days, depending on make and model of the vehicle, the nearest departure port in the USA and whether the destination in Saipan is on the east or west coast. Below, our 2024 guide will explore everything you need to know about importing a car from the USA to Saipan.

US to Saipan Vehicle Import Checklist

Vehicle Import Options

Vehicle Import Approval

US to Saipan Car Import Costs & Time Frame

US to Saipan Vehicle Import Options

Additional Services

Ports Served in the US and Saipan

Cleaning Your Vehicle of Biosecurity Concerns

Plating Your Vehicle in Saipan

Other Saipan/US Import Options

Are you ready to get started importing a car from the USA to Saipan?

Here’s a rough breakdown of the process you’ll need to go through to import your vehicle to Saipan.

More information on the process of importing a vehicle to Saipan can be found here.

As you engage in the vehicle import process, some of the most important questions to consider include:

These questions and more will determine whether your car is eligible for import to Saipan. Your actual tax rate is based on these details.

You should never assume your scenario is the same as someone else’s. Some vehicles such as used cars may have eligibility requirements that differ from those for newer vehicles for import into Saipan. To obtain an estimate of the cost to ship a car to Saipan, fill out our free quick quote form.

Upon arrival of your vehicle import to Saipan, the vehicle must be declared in Customs.

You’ll need the following documentation:

Taxes & Duties for Saipan Car Imports

Prior to importing a vehicle from US to Saipan, verify your vehicle’s specifications and compliance with Saipan requirements. If you are importing a vehicle to Saipan from the USA, your car will be subject to local customs duties as well as excise tax levied by the Saipan, CNMI government:

• Passenger Vehicle Valued Under $30,000 – 5% ad valorem
• Passenger Vehicle Valued Over $30,000 – 5.75% ad valorem

The amount of taxes and import duties payable when importing a car to Saipan from the US will vary and depends on the details of your shipment.

To obtain an estimate of the cost to ship a car to Saipan, fill out our free quick quote form.

Car Shipping from USA to Saipan can be performed using a shared container, or sole container service.

Shared Container Service – Our best value option! Vehicles are securely loaded into an enclosed ocean container, along with several vehicles that will share in the added expenses for container import. These include: customs fees, terminal handling, unloading and trucking charges.

How do we fit several vehicles into a single container? Cars are loaded and stacked using a steel loading system that allows the safe and secure loading of multiple vehicles, without relying on potentially damaging wood and nails.

Unlike Roll-On/Roll-Off car shipping, you’ll have the added security of a fully enclosed container with no exposure to the elements. However, the container must reach capacity prior to shipping, so you might experience a longer wait time before your vehicle ships out to Saipan.

Full Container Load – Our top of the line car import solution! Just like our shared container service, enjoy the advantage of a fully enclosed shipping container that will contain solely your vehicle. Added terminal handling expenses won’t be shared with other vehicle owners, but there won’t be an added wait for the container to reach capacity. You’ll enjoy a shorter wait before the vehicle ships out.

Once CFR receives your vehicle, our agents will photograph and record the vehicle’s condition. Vehicles are carefully loaded using our steel loading framework, ensuring safe and secure import. When the vehicle is loaded as a full container load, it is locked and secured for transport so that it can’t be accessed before reaching its destination in Saipan. We invite our customers to transport additional items inside the vehicle, since the car will be fully enclosed in a secure container. However, please make sure everything is packed securely, as we won’t be responsible for any damages.

Upon arrival in Saipan, our import agents will unlock the container, make note of the vehicle’s condition into our guaranteed condition report. Compared to our Roll-On/Roll-Off Service, enclosed container transport to Saipan is safer, as well as quicker thanks to regular weekly departures.

Sourcing Vehicles – For a small fee, our import agents can assist overseas clients with vehicle sourcing and car buying. Take advantage of the network of reputable car buyers we’ve developed in our over twenty years as leaders in the auto import industry.

Other Services – Some of the auto transport services we offer in overseas territories include domestic pickup, vehicle import assistance, tracking of your shipment, customs clearance in the USA and a full vehicle inspection report.

Departure Ports – United States

The location your vehicle will depart from depends on the method of car import to Saipan, where your vehicle is located, your budget and which services the nearest port offers. We have multiple departure locations in the USA, including Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Miami, Savannah and more.

Destination Ports – Saipan

CFR Classic can arrange for vehicle import services to just about any worldwide destination. We offer vehicle import services from mainland USA to Saipan, the capital island of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).

Before importing your vehicle to Saipan, the undercarriage must be cleaned and free of foreign soil to prevent the introduction of invasive plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms. This can be accomplished through steam cleaning or other thorough cleaning methods.

CFR Classic can assist with finding an appropriate cleaner to help ensure you comply with this requirement. We do not recommend washing the interior of the vehicle as it can cause mold during transport. Vacuuming the interior is usually more than sufficient.

To register your imported vehicle in Saipan, you must submit a vehicle registration application. Our import experts can assist with arrangements.

The application for registration shall be made on the following form, signed by the owner or authorized representative with written authorization. For more information, you can visit the official Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands – Department of Public Safety.

Importing a Car from the US to Saipan
Importing a Car from Saipan to the US
Car Shipping from the US to Saipan
Car Shipping from Saipan to the US
Cargo Shipping from the US to Saipan
Cargo Shipping from Saipan to the US
Moving Household Goods from the US to Saipan
Moving Household Goods from Saipan to the US

This information was updated in January 2024. All information, time frames, pricing, and regulations are subject to change. Please contact a sales representative for the most current rates and information.

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