Compile a list of international movers that can move cars from Florida to Germany. According to International Movers, several reputable companies, including Echo TransWorld, Inc., InternationalMOVE, Inc. and Universal Cargo Management are available to ship cars from Florida to large city centers in Germany, such as Berlin.
Request quotes on the cost of moving your vehicle from Florida to Germany via telephone or email using the list of international moving companies. In 2009, it cost about $949 for a 17-day rental of a Peugeot--which breaks down to about $56 a day--according to "Rick Steves' Europe." Longer stays will be more costly. Shipping costs vary depending on the size of the vehicle. As of June 2007, the cost to ship a car ranged from $750 to $2,000, according to Cost Helper. Shipping insurance, while not necessary, is a good idea. Shipping insurance is generally about 1 to 2 percent of the value of your car, according to CostHelper.
Obtain the required paperwork necessary to ship a car overseas. Necessary paperwork includes two copies of a notarized car title, a Shipper Export Declaration form and a Declaration of Dangerous Goods form. The moving companies should furnish this paperwork. If you are staying in Germany for more than 12 months, you will also need a driver's license, according to Schumacher Cargo Logistics. In addition to paperwork, pay any import taxes. These taxes include an import duty, which is 10 percent of the purchase price, cost of the shipping and shipping insurance added together; value-added tax, which is 15 percent of the purchase price, shipping costs and the import tax; and an added 7 percent for vintage cars. You should also contact your nearest German embassy to inquire to about any additional requirements.
Deliver your car to the shipping yard. If you do not live in or near Florida, many international movers will move your car from your home to Florida, and then on to Germany itself. The cost of moving a car can be anywhere from under $100 for a few hours drive to $900 for transit from a far-away state, depending on gas prices.
