Car Shipping to Suriname
from the United Kingdom
Suriname accepts vehicle imports through Paramaribo port. The Ship Cars provides container shipping from UK ports. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Suriname from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Suriname is priced per vehicle and route — request a free quote for a fixed price. 18–24 days to Paramaribo from Southampton. Vehicles are shipped by container to Paramaribo. 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 Suriname: 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 Suriname
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Paramaribo in about 18–24 days to Paramaribo from Southampton. Prices depend on vehicle size and method — see our car shipping costs.
This route is served mainly by 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 Suriname
Quick answer: Trucks usually ship on flat-rack or open-top containers to Paramaribo, priced by dimensions and weight. Transit is about 18–24 days to Paramaribo from Southampton.
- 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 Suriname 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 Suriname
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship on flat-rack containers or as break-bulk to Paramaribo. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Suriname, 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.
Suriname vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- Import duty 20–40%.
- Turnover tax 10%.
- Left-hand drive required.
- No strict age restrictions.
Documents required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Suriname & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Suriname?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Suriname, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
Container
Transit Time
18–24 days to Paramaribo
Ports
Paramaribo
Starting From
£1,600
Overview
Suriname accepts vehicle imports through Paramaribo port. The Ship Cars provides container shipping from UK ports.
Shipping Methods
Container shipping to Paramaribo (Nieuwe Haven).
Transit Time
18–24 days to Paramaribo from Southampton.
Import Regulations
Import duty 20–40%. Turnover tax 10%. Left-hand drive required. No strict age restrictions.
Documents Required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
Costs & Fees
Container from £1,600–£2,500. Import duty 20–40%. Turnover tax 10%.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Available Ports
Why ship a car to Suriname from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Suriname every month. North, Central and South America each impose distinct import regimes, but a common thread is container-led shipping with selective RORO on the East Coast. The 25-year and 15-year classic exemptions in the US and Canada generate steady British classic-car volume. Typical clients on this lane include returning Latin American nationals, alongside private owners relocating to Suriname and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Suriname corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Suriname customs.
Vehicles depart from Bristol (Portbury), Felixstowe, Southampton and arrive at Paramaribo via direct trans-Atlantic East Coast calls. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 18–24 days to paramaribo from southampton, 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 Suriname car shipping works
Every shipment to Suriname follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Bristol (Portbury), bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Paramaribo (and onward feeder to Paramaribo 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 Suriname.
RORO to Suriname
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Suriname. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Paramaribo. RORO shipping to Suriname — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Suriname
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Paramaribo. Dedicated container shipping to Suriname.
Suriname ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Suriname are typically routed through Paramaribo as the lead discharge port, with Paramaribo available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Suriname and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Paramaribo
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Suriname import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Suriname is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Suriname 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 Suriname
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Suriname import guides and articles, our UK and Suriname customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Paramaribo.
Who ships to Suriname
- • Returning Suriname residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Suriname
- • Americas car dealers and Suriname re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Suriname
- • 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 Suriname
• Specialist UK-to-Suriname 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 Suriname pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Paramaribo agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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Get an instant quote for car shipping to Suriname
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