Sofia Berg

Sofia Berg

Customs & compliance writer

Berlin, DE · Writer at ImportCostCalc

Sofia covers the compliance side of moving vehicles internationally — EU type-approval, UK IVA, Australian SEVS/RAWS and the document trails that decide whether a car clears or sits at the port. She translates regulation into plain, actionable steps.

Areas of expertise

EU type-approval & CoCUK IVA & DVLA registrationAustralian SEVS/RAWSClassic-vehicle tax reliefVAT/GST on imports

Guides by Sofia Berg

54 guides

Suzuki Jimny kei — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Suzuki Jimny (kei) to the USA: 2026 costs

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Nissan Figaro — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Nissan Figaro to the USA: a retro-cool budget import

By Sofia Berg · 5 min read

Land Rover Defender — UK → USA cost guide

Import · UK → USA

Importing a Land Rover Defender to the USA (25-year rule)

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

VW Golf GTI Mk2 — Germany → USA cost guide

Import · Germany → USA

Importing a VW Golf GTI Mk2 (16V) from Europe to the USA

By Sofia Berg · 5 min read

Dodge Challenger Hellcat — USA → UK cost guide

Export · USA → UK

Exporting a Dodge Challenger Hellcat from the US to the UK

By Sofia Berg · 7 min read

Ford F-150 — USA → Australia cost guide

Export · USA → Australia

Exporting a Ford F-150 from the US to Australia

By Sofia Berg · 7 min read

Tesla Model 3 — USA → UK cost guide

Export · USA → UK

Exporting a Tesla Model 3 from the US to the UK

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Cadillac Escalade — USA → UAE cost guide

Export · USA → UAE

Exporting a Cadillac Escalade from the US to the UAE

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Dodge RAM 1500 — USA → Australia cost guide

Export · USA → Australia

Exporting a Dodge RAM 1500 from the US to Australia

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Ford Mustang GT — USA → Australia cost guide

Export · USA → Australia

Exporting a Ford Mustang from the US to Australia

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Canadian-market car — Canada → USA cost guide

Import · Canada → USA

Importing a car from Canada to the USA: 2026 cost guide

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

JDM import — Japan → UK cost guide

Import · Japan → UK

Importing a JDM car to the UK: duty, VAT and registration

By Sofia Berg · 7 min read

US muscle car — USA → Australia cost guide

Import · USA → Australia

Importing a US muscle car to Australia: the real compliance cost

By Sofia Berg · 7 min read

EU classic car — Germany → UK cost guide

Import · Germany → UK

Importing a classic car from the EU to the UK after Brexit

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

German-market car — Germany → UK cost guide

Import · Germany → UK

Importing a car from Germany to the UK: 2026 costs

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

US pickup truck — USA → Germany cost guide

Export · USA → Germany

Exporting a US pickup truck to Europe: duty and the size problem

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

US classic car — USA → Germany cost guide

Export · USA → Germany

Exporting a classic car from the US to Germany (Oldtimer)

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

American SUV — USA → UAE cost guide

Export · USA → UAE

Exporting an American SUV from the US to the UAE

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Honda S2000 AP1 — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Honda S2000 AP1 Import Guide: What It Really Costs to Land One

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Toyota MR2 SW20 — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Toyota MR2 SW20 to the USA: Full Cost Guide

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo: USA Import Cost Guide for 2026

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Honda Integra Type R DC2 — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Honda Integra Type R DC2 USA Import: 2026 Cost Breakdown

By Sofia Berg · 7 min read

Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86: 2026 USA Import Cost Breakdown

By Sofia Berg · 7 min read

Nissan Pulsar GTI-R — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Nissan Pulsar GTI-R Import Guide: 2026 USA Cost Breakdown

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Suzuki Cappuccino — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Suzuki Cappuccino Import Guide: What a Kei Roadster Costs to Land

By Sofia Berg · 5 min read

Autozam AZ-1 — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Autozam AZ-1 USA Import: 2026 Cost Guide for the Gullwing Kei

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Toyota Soarer — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Toyota Soarer Import Guide: 2026 USA Cost Breakdown

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Nissan Skyline GTS-T R32 — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Nissan Skyline GTS-T R32 Import Guide: 2026 USA Costs

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Honda CR-X — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Honda CR-X Import Guide: 2026 USA Cost Breakdown

By Sofia Berg · 5 min read

Nissan Silvia S13 — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Nissan Silvia S13 Import Guide: 2026 USA Cost Breakdown

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Mercedes-Benz 500E (W124) — Germany → USA cost guide

Import · Germany → USA

Importing a Mercedes-Benz 500E (W124) to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Porsche 944 Turbo — Germany → USA cost guide

Import · Germany → USA

Importing a Porsche 944 Turbo to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Porsche 911 (993) — Germany → USA cost guide

Import · Germany → USA

Importing a Porsche 911 (993) to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Sofia Berg · 7 min read

Lamborghini Diablo — Italy → USA cost guide

Import · Italy → USA

Importing a Lamborghini Diablo to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Sofia Berg · 7 min read

Peugeot 205 GTI — France → USA cost guide

Import · France → USA

Importing a Peugeot 205 GTI to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Sofia Berg · 5 min read

Volkswagen Corrado VR6 — Germany → USA cost guide

Import · Germany → USA

Importing a Volkswagen Corrado VR6 to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Sofia Berg · 5 min read

Mercedes-Benz 190E Evo II — Germany → USA cost guide

Import · Germany → USA

Importing a Mercedes-Benz 190E Evo II to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Sofia Berg · 7 min read

Lancia Stratos — Italy → USA cost guide

Import · Italy → USA

Importing a Lancia Stratos to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Sofia Berg · 7 min read

Classic Mini Cooper — United Kingdom → USA cost guide

Import · United Kingdom → USA

Importing a Classic Mini Cooper to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Sofia Berg · 5 min read

Toyota Hilux Diesel — Japan → USA cost guide

Import · Japan → USA

Importing a Toyota Hilux Diesel to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Sofia Berg · 5 min read

Land Rover Discovery 1 — United Kingdom → USA cost guide

Import · United Kingdom → USA

Importing a Land Rover Discovery 1 to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Sofia Berg · 5 min read

Volkswagen Golf Country — Germany → USA cost guide

Import · Germany → USA

Importing a Volkswagen Golf Country to the USA: What It Really Costs

By Sofia Berg · 5 min read

Chevrolet Camaro SS — USA → Australia cost guide

Export · USA → Australia

Exporting a Chevrolet Camaro SS from the US to Australia: 2026 Cost

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Chevrolet Corvette C7 — USA → Germany cost guide

Export · USA → Germany

Exporting a Chevrolet Corvette C7 from the US to Germany: 2026 Cost

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Ford F-150 — USA → United Kingdom cost guide

Export · USA → United Kingdom

Exporting a Ford F-150 from the US to the United Kingdom: 2026 Cost

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Chevrolet Silverado — USA → Australia cost guide

Export · USA → Australia

Exporting a Chevrolet Silverado from the US to Australia: 2026 Cost

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Chevrolet Suburban — USA → UAE cost guide

Export · USA → UAE

Exporting a Chevrolet Suburban from the US to the UAE: 2026 Cost

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Jeep Wrangler — USA → United Kingdom cost guide

Export · USA → United Kingdom

Exporting a Jeep Wrangler from the US to the United Kingdom: 2026 Cost

By Sofia Berg · 5 min read

Tesla Model Y — USA → Germany cost guide

Export · USA → Germany

Exporting a Tesla Model Y from the US to Germany: 2026 Cost

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Ford Bronco — USA → Germany cost guide

Export · USA → Germany

Exporting a Ford Bronco from the US to Germany: 2026 Cost

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

GMC Sierra — USA → Australia cost guide

Export · USA → Australia

Exporting a GMC Sierra from the US to Australia: 2026 Cost

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Ford Shelby GT500 — USA → Germany cost guide

Export · USA → Germany

Exporting a Ford Shelby GT500 from the US to Germany: 2026 Cost

By Sofia Berg · 7 min read

Dodge Charger — USA → Germany cost guide

Export · USA → Germany

Exporting a Dodge Charger from the US to Germany: 2026 Cost

By Sofia Berg · 6 min read

Cadillac Escalade — USA → Netherlands cost guide

Export · USA → Netherlands

Exporting a Cadillac Escalade from the US to the Netherlands: 2026 Cost

By Sofia Berg · 7 min read