Shipping a Honda to STT

would love to know this too - i also have a honda but will be shipping to stx. i'm sure the same rules apply.
didn't know about the vin number.

I had to pay duty on my CR-V but my vin started with "S" so I can't really help you in that department.

hi morna,
was that the 3.5% for customs? thanks
lauren

This should clear up most of your questions:

https://www.vimovingcenter.com/car/

Expect about $1200 for the actual shipping costs, and you can figure out how much taxes you will be paying based on the information on that page.

Thanks David. I'm clear on the taxes, it's just that I read something on this site a month or so back about the vin # having to start with "1". I am just trying to find out if I will have any problems shipping a honda since it is not american made (and possibly not american assembled). I'm all clear on the personal use tax, customs, and road tax.

I know how people in the States become 'attached' to their cars, but, IMHO, selling in the States and buying here is SOOOOoooo much easier! And cheaper, too! Just my 2 cents...

truebluefan... i think i found the answer to our question on managed freights website....

Cost
The cost of shipping your vehicle is priced based on size, and the port of departure. Once on island, you will be required to pay a road tax of $.16/Lb. of vehicle weight. Also required is DMV fees and registrations costs. This number varies depending on the weight of the vehicle, but is normally $150.00 - $200.00. If your vehicle’s serial number begins with a 1,4 or a 5 the vehicle is made in the USA and is not dutiable. If it begins with a 2 or 3, the duty rate is 6%. Any other digit is 3.5% (Above applies for vehicle that are departing from a US port and have been previously licensed in the USA).

hey marty... i totally hear you, i really don't want to deal with shipping, but it seems like a lot of the cars on STT are more expensive to buy than they would be in the states. for example, i was chatting with a nice man at your toyota dealership the other day & he said they generally charge the msrp plus what it would cost to ship. in that case, i might as well take the car i already know is in decent shape.
i guess i'm still undecided... but leaning toward just bringing the good old accord... thanks for the 2 cents though, i really appreciate it!
Lauren

thanks so much lauren!
i would love to just buy something once there but this crv is paid for and can take a small ding without me freaking out
it seems better to ship even though it will not be without hassle!

I'm glad you beat me to it. I do have to agree with Marty. If I was to do it all over again then I would NOT bring my CR-V down and just buy a car there. It wasn't worth the trouble and the heartache. Especially since things didn't work out for me and I had to ship it back. I thought that it was better to bring my truck since it was paid off. I think if I could do it over again I would use the money that I paid to ship, pay duty and taxes on to buy a used "island" car.

thanks everyone for your help!!

Hondas are good, reliable cars so since you have one you know what you've got. I'd sure bring it. If you do go back, it won't be a problem selling it.

If the first number in the VIN is a 1 or 4 then it's US Made

S is England

I have to say the one thing Deb and I would have done differently if we had it to do over again, would be to ship a car. We sold her car and my truck in the states and paid cash for and island car after we got here. That meant renting a car for a week and spending several days shopping. We paid to much money for it and still had to do repairs. If we had owned a more suitable island car I definitely would have shipped one. The Accord mentioned as well as the CRV would make nice island cars. In both cases they likely would sell here for a premium that would easily cover the shipping costs if you decided to sell them later.
Jay

I have a Dodge Nitro & Acura TSX... 2007 & 2005. Definitely shipping both as I don't want to worry about getting a car when I get there.

I shipped my Honda CR-V to STX a little over 3 years ago. It was the best money I spent to get here. I have seen lots of my friends go through multiple island cars to my trusty Honda. It's needed minimal service and still looks great. I don't baby it like some people do either. It's been off-roading, down to the tide pools, survived a ridiculous island driveway for 2 years, and hauled almost anything you can imagine. It was a foreign assembled car so it cost me a bit more but I'm still very happy with my decision. If I do leave, I still might even take it back since it's cheaper to take them back to the States (from STX at least) but I have had offers from people that want to buy it already. I know I wouldn't have a problem selling it if that's what I decide to do.

Vin beginning with the number 1 through 4 are built in the United States.