Shipping Your Car from the USA to New Zealand
You deserve that American Car. We'll help you bring it home
If you need a car shipped from the USA to New Zealand, McCullough will make it happen. Our streamlined 3-step shipping process makes it easy. We've been doing this for over 20 years. We know our stuff, and we care as much as you do. Simply get in touch, tell us what you need, and we'll have it picked up, packed, shipped (handling all relevant documentation), and delivered to your driveway.
USA Vehicle Shipping: Your 3-step Service
Pick up at origin and packing
Professional vehicle collection from anywhere in the USA and secure preparation for international shipping.
Shipping
Direct sailings from US ports with comprehensive documentation and tracking.
Delivery to your door
Customs and MPI clearance, compliance checks, and final delivery to your New Zealand address.
We provide and handle the complete process i.e. shipping, Customs and MPI clearance, packing, transport, delivery and insurance.
Shipping from USA to NZ: What You Need to Know
Vehicle shipping services from USA to NZ
Roll-on-roll-off (RORO) Service
Leaving from Long Beach and discharging in Auckland.
Container Service
Leaving from Los Angeles and discharging in Auckland and Lyttelton.
Planning to ship your vehicle
Before you ship your car, caravan, boat, motorbike, or RV, we recommend you:
- Take digital photos for insurance purposes
- Ensure it complies with New Zealand standards
- We can put you in touch with the best compliance people
Estimated shipping costs
Fill out the form to the right to request a free quote for your vehicle shipping needs. We'll be in touch promptly.
Customs charges:
There is no duty on motor vehicles—just 15% GST
Goods and Services Tax (GST):
15% charges are calculated on the CIF price (cost of the vehicle plus marine insurance and ocean freight)
Top tips for shipping from the USA
- Find out if your vehicle qualifies for free entry into NZ from the USA
- Los Angeles is the cheapest and most direct port to ship out of. So, when looking for a vehicle, the closer it is to Los Angeles, the cheaper it will be
Check out our USA success stories
"I want to thank you VERY VERY much you, have been ABSOLUTELY great and nothing was EVER a bother or a drama. It couldn't have been easier. I must say without u I probably would've just flagged it, so it's your fault I now have a very expensive 1953 chev truck haha. I will definitely be sending you some pic's of some cruisie trips around the south and maybe even venture up your way one day. You have been amazing and I just want to thank you again m8…… SO VERY GRATEFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!"
Ben L
June 2018
"I found my dream car, a 2012 Mustang Big Boss and I just had to get it back to NZ. Fast! Obviously I wanted a shipping company that had meticulous processes in place and meticulous attention to detail. McCullough over-delivered. They picked my Big Boss up immediately, packed it in a container and had it sailing within 7 days. Once it hit the Auckland port, it was cleared in 3 days and safely nestled in my garage within 5 days. Not a scratch nor a day wasted."
Ronin C
May 2011