Ship a Car from the UK to Iceland

Ship your car from the UK to Iceland via RORO or shared container. Iceland is a steady market for UK 4x4s, Land Rover Defenders, Toyota Hilux, modified expedition vehicles, and Tesla and Volkswagen ID models for Reykjavik, Akureyri, and the Westfjords. Iceland sits outside the EU but inside the EEA via EFTA, so a full customs entry is required on arrival at Sundahofn (Reykjavik). The UK Iceland Trade Agreement preserves preferential tariff treatment when goods qualify as UK origin. The Ship Cars provides container and RORO shipping from Immingham, Felixstowe, and Tilbury direct to Reykjavik via Eimskip and Samskip weekly services. Typical transit: 5–9 days from Immingham, Felixstowe, or Tilbury direct to Reykjavik (Sundahofn) on Eimskip or Samskip services. Add 5–10 working days for UK collection, packing, and HMRC C88 filing before sailing.. Main discharge port: Reykjavik (Sundahofn).

Transit time
5–9 days from Immingham, Felixstowe, or Tilbury direct to Reykjavik (Sundahofn) on Eimskip or Samskip services. Add 5–10 working days for UK collection, packing, and HMRC C88 filing before sailing.
Main port
Reykjavik (Sundahofn)
Shipping methods
Container and short sea RORO shipping direct from the UK. Eimskip's North Atlantic loop calls Immingham weekly with direct sailings to Reykjavik in around 5 days. Samskip offers competing services fro
Import rules
Iceland is outside the EU Customs Union but inside the EEA. Imports require an Icelandic customs declaration via the VTU TVI system. Customs duty on passenger cars is 0 percent under the UK Iceland Trade Agreement when a valid EUR.1 or origin declaration is presented. Excise duty (vorugjald) is scal

Frequently asked questions

Can I ship a right hand drive car from the UK to Iceland?

Yes. Iceland drives on the right but accepts right hand drive vehicles for personal import. They must pass the Samgongustofa skoðun inspection and most owners adjust headlight beam for left hand traffic.

How much does it cost to ship a car from the UK to Iceland?

In 2026, RORO from Immingham to Reykjavik starts at £1,250 and container shipping from £1,650 in a shared 40ft or £2,300 in a dedicated 20ft, with 5 to 9 days direct sea transit on Eimskip or Samskip.

Is there import duty on UK cars in Iceland?

Customs duty on passenger cars is 0 percent under the UK Iceland Trade Agreement when a valid EUR.1 or invoice origin declaration is presented. CO2 scaled excise duty (vorugjald) and 24 percent VAT still apply.

What is the CO2 scaled excise duty in Iceland?

Iceland charges excise duty (vorugjald) on a sliding CO2 scale: 0 percent for fully electric cars, low single digits for hybrids and low emission diesels, rising to as much as 65 percent on large petrol SUVs and pickups above 300 g/km.

Which UK ports serve Iceland for car shipments?

Immingham is the primary UK port with weekly Eimskip North Atlantic sailings direct to Reykjavik. Felixstowe and Tilbury also dispatch via Rotterdam or Hamburg on Samskip and Eimskip services.

Do I need a customs broker in Iceland?

Yes. A licensed Icelandic clearing agent is recommended to file the customs declaration via VTU TVI, present the EUR.1, coordinate excise calculation, and book the Samgongustofa inspection before first registration.

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