Exporting a Chevrolet Camaro from the US to Germany
The Camaro's European appeal is strong — the German tax stack is what reshapes the price.
By Marcus Lane, Vehicle import & export specialist · 7 min read
Expect 10% duty plus 19% VAT, compounding to roughly 30%+ of value.
TÜV approval and lighting changes are mandatory before registration.
The full cost breakdown
Plug in your own purchase figure — everything below the vehicle scales only modestly with value. All amounts are researched 2026 estimates in USD.
| Vehicle (purchase price) | $42,000 |
| Seller-side export documentation | $150 |
| Ocean freight | $1,800 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $630 |
| 10% EU car duty on CIF | $4,443 |
| 19% German import VAT on duty-inclusive value | $9,286 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| Type-approval / inspection | $2,500 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $63,139 |
Compliance & the fine print
Plan for individual approval with a Certificate of Conformity; budget weeks, not days.
Frequently asked questions
Total uplift?+
Around 45–55% over the US price after duty, VAT and approval.
Approval body?+
TÜV or an equivalent in Germany.
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