Car import Canada → Europe
We import cars from Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and the rest of Canada. Consolidating with other cars in a 40' container brings the per-vehicle cost down.
- Auctions and dealers across Canada
- Sealed container, not RoRo
- Full European customs clearance
- Advisory support at every step
Importing a car from Canada to Europe usually takes 7–11 weeks from purchase to doorstep delivery — about 4 weeks of ocean transit plus North American inland transport and customs. We ship cars inside a sealed 40' container (safer than RoRo) from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, and handle full European customs clearance: 10% duty, 23% VAT, and excise of 3.1% (engine ≤ 2.0 L) or 18.6% (over 2.0 L). You receive the car ready for registration.
What you get importing a Canadian car through us
Coverage across Canada
Pickups from Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and other major Canadian auction and dealer hubs.
Auctions and dealers
Adesa, Manheim Canada, local dealers — we pick up from anywhere.
North American inland transport
Flatbed from Canada to a port in Halifax, Montreal, or the US East Coast. Consolidated loads keep cost down.
40' container, not RoRo
Cars travel inside a sealed container — far less risk of dings, scratches, or theft than open RoRo.
Full European clearance
Duty, VAT, excise, vehicle paperwork, translations. You receive the car ready for registration.
Auction advisory
We help assess history and whether a specific Canadian-market lot is actually worth the bid.
How importing a car from Canada works
- 1
Pick a car
Canadian auction, dealer, or a lot you've already identified. We advise if needed.
- 2
Pickup and inland transport
Flatbed from the purchase location to the port (Canada or US). Consolidated with other cars.
- 3
Loading and ocean transit
Loaded in a 40' container; ocean leg to Europe is roughly 4 weeks. You get a Bill of Lading.
- 4
Clearance and delivery
Full European customs clearance and delivery to your address. The car is ready for registration.
Cost and transit for importing a car from Canada
A car from Canada into the EU is a non-EU import, so the same public duty, VAT and excise rates apply as for a car from the USA. Below are the cost components and approximate transit times by Canadian port.
Cost components for importing a car from Canada
| Component | Rate / basis |
|---|---|
| Customs duty | 10% of car value (non-EU import) |
| VAT | 23% (car + duty + excise + transport) |
| Excise | 3,1% (engine ≤ 2.0 L) or 18,6% (engine > 2.0 L) |
| Ocean transport | individual quote |
| Customs clearance | depends on scope |
Transit time by Canadian port (approximate)
| Route | Ocean transit | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal → Gdynia | ~12–18 days | 4–6 weeks |
| Halifax → Gdynia | ~12–16 days | 4–5 weeks |
| Toronto → Gdynia (via Montreal / Halifax) | inland + ocean | 3–6 weeks |
| Vancouver → Gdynia | ~30–40 days | 7–9 weeks |
Duty, VAT and excise rates are set by customs and tax law and can change. Transit times are indicative and depend on the port, carrier schedule and customs clearance. Ocean transport is quoted individually — contact us for an exact quote.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian inventory often has better mechanical condition and lower mileage than US auction stock. Certain trims (some Japanese variants in particular) are only available on the Canadian market.
We typically pick the car up by flatbed from the purchase location (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver) and bring it to the nearest port — most often Halifax, Montreal, or via the US to New Jersey. From there it sails to Europe.
Usually 7–11 weeks from purchase to doorstep delivery in Europe. Ocean transit is about 4 weeks; the rest is North American inland transport, customs, and final delivery.
Yes. Full European customs clearance: duty, VAT, excise, vehicle paperwork, translations. You don't need to visit any customs office.
Yes. If you handle the purchase yourself, we cover only transport and clearance. We can also handle the purchase on your behalf — on request.
Quote a car from Canada
Send us the source city, model, and (if you have it) VIN. We'll come back with a complete quote.
- We answer within one business hour during office hours.
- English- and Polish-speaking support from both sides of the Atlantic.
- No commitment — the quote is free.
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