Car Shipping to Argentina
from the United Kingdom
Argentina permits vehicle imports under specific conditions. The Ship Cars arranges container shipping to Buenos Aires for qualifying importers including returning residents and collectors of classic vehicles. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Argentina from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Argentina costs from £995 port-to-port for a standard saloon. 22–30 days to Buenos Aires from UK ports. Both RORO and container shipping are available, with vehicles arriving at Buenos Aires. The Ship Cars, the vehicle shipping agent of Ascope Shipping Services LTD, handles UK collection, export paperwork and customs documentation end to end.
Shipping to Argentina: cars, trucks, machinery and import rules
Information reviewed September 2026. Always confirm final rules with the official authority before shipping.
Car shipping from the UK to Argentina
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Buenos Aires in about 22–30 days to Buenos Aires from UK ports. RORO: £995. Container: Enquire (20ft container).
Choose RORO shipping for the lowest price on running vehicles, or container shipping for extra protection and personal effects. Specialist options include classic car shipping and electric vehicle shipping.
Estimate your price with the cost calculator or check upcoming departures on the RORO sailing schedule.
Truck and commercial vehicle shipping to Argentina
Quick answer: Trucks, lorries, vans and pickups usually ship by RORO to Buenos Aires, priced by length, height and weight (per cubic metre). Transit is about 22–30 days to Buenos Aires from UK ports.
- Exact length, width, height and gross weight required for a quote
- Running and non-running trucks accepted (towing / crane loading arranged)
- Tanks drained, loose items removed, V5C and export declaration needed
- Check Argentina age and emissions limits for commercial vehicles before buying
Read more: truck shipping service, commercial vehicle shipping and our guide to shipping a truck from the UK.
Machinery and plant shipping to Argentina
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship as RORO or break-bulk cargo to Buenos Aires. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Argentina, inspect for biosecurity.
- Tracked machines loaded on MAFI trailers or flat-racks
- Professional washing and fumigation certificates where required
- Dimensions and weight drive the price — oversize cargo quoted individually
- Commercial invoice and proof of ownership needed for customs
See our heavy machinery shipping service and customs clearance support.
Argentina vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- Private vehicle imports are restricted.
- Returning Argentine residents who lived abroad 2+ years may import one vehicle duty-free.
- Standard imports attract 35% duty plus 21% VAT.
- Vehicles must comply with Argentine safety and emissions standards.
Documents required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of origin
- Proof of foreign residence
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Argentina & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Argentina?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Argentina, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
RORO & Container
Transit Time
22–30 days to Buenos Aires from UK ports
Ports
Buenos Aires
Starting From
£995
Overview
Argentina permits vehicle imports under specific conditions. The Ship Cars arranges container shipping to Buenos Aires for qualifying importers including returning residents and collectors of classic vehicles.
Shipping Methods
Container shipping to Buenos Aires. RORO is not available for Argentina.
Transit Time
22–30 days to Buenos Aires from UK ports.
Import Regulations
Private vehicle imports are restricted. Returning Argentine residents who lived abroad 2+ years may import one vehicle duty-free. Standard imports attract 35% duty plus 21% VAT. Vehicles must comply with Argentine safety and emissions standards.
Documents Required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of origin
- Proof of foreign residence
Costs & Fees
| Saloon vehicle — RORO | £995 |
| 4x4 / SUV — RORO | Enquire |
| Container | Enquire (20ft container) |
| 2 cars (saloon / 4x4) — 40ft container | Enquire |
Port-to-port only. UK collection, destination charges and import duty are quoted separately.
RORO shipping to Argentina (Zarate) is £995 port-to-port for a saloon. Import duty 35% plus 21% VAT for standard imports. Returning residents may qualify for duty exemption.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Available Ports
Why ship a car to Argentina from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Argentina every month. Trans-Atlantic and Panama-routed services into the Americas split cleanly between East Coast RORO calls (Halifax, New York, Baltimore) and container groupage to Gulf, Pacific and Latin American ports. Compliance regimes (EPA, DOT, Transport Canada, INMETRO) drive most of the cost and timeline. Typical clients on this lane include 25-year-rule classic importers, alongside private owners relocating to Argentina and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Argentina corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Argentina customs.
Vehicles depart from Tilbury, Immingham, Liverpool and arrive at Buenos Aires via Gulf routing via Houston and Veracruz. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 22–30 days to buenos aires from uk ports, supported by marine all-risks insurance, GPS-tracked UK collection and bonded warehousing where required. For an instant indication of cost, use our car shipping cost calculator or request a tailored quote on our quote page.
How UK to Argentina car shipping works
Every shipment to Argentina follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Tilbury, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Buenos Aires (and onward feeder to Buenos Aires where required), and destination customs handover. You choose the shipping mode that best matches the vehicle profile and budget — see the full breakdown on our car shipping costs page or compare live RORO sailing dates to Argentina.
RORO to Argentina
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Argentina. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Buenos Aires. RORO shipping to Argentina — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Argentina
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Buenos Aires. Dedicated container shipping to Argentina.
Argentina ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Argentina are typically routed through Buenos Aires as the lead discharge port, with Buenos Aires available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Argentina and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Buenos Aires
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Argentina import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Argentina is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Argentina customs schedule before quoting.
- EPA, DOT, Transport Canada and INMETRO compliance
- 25-year and 15-year classic-import exemptions
- Customs bonds, brokers and HS code 8703 classification
- Gulf, Atlantic and Pacific routings via Panama Canal
Document checklist for Argentina
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of origin
- Proof of foreign residence
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Argentina import guides and articles, our UK and Argentina customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Buenos Aires.
Who ships to Argentina
- • Returning Argentina residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Argentina
- • Americas car dealers and Argentina re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Argentina
- • Saloons, hatchbacks and family cars
- • SUVs, 4x4s and pickups (Land Rover, Range Rover, Toyota, Nissan)
- • Luxury and executive vehicles (Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi)
- • Performance and supercars (McLaren, Aston Martin, Porsche, Ferrari)
- • Classic and historic vehicles (pre-1990 with HMRC NOVA exemption)
- • Motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes
- • Vans, light commercials and motorhomes
- • Electric and hybrid vehicles (EV battery documentation supported)
Why exporters choose The Ship Cars for Argentina
• Specialist UK-to-Argentina corridor with weekly capacity
• Marine all-risks insurance and bonded UK warehousing
• HMRC NOVA, C88, EORI and DVLA V5C export handled in-house
• Transparent UK to Argentina pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Buenos Aires agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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Get an instant quote for car shipping to Argentina
Use our online quote form for Argentina sailing dates, indicative landed cost and document checks. Quotes are typically answered the same working day.