This article is for those, who want to complete the USA Customs Clearance process for your vehicle bought through car auction websites. If you are from Benin, Nigeria or any other country, the car clearance procedure might be troublesome for you to go through. In such cases, you are recommended to hire an agent or car shipping company located in the USA, that can provide assistance when it comes to clearing. More than that, some auto auction companies may also assist you with the entire shipping process as well as the customs documents handling for your convenience. These websites can cope with all the legal formalities to customs and other paperwork on your behalf. Below you can find what services car export companies may offer to you:
Ground Transportation: Pick up of your vehicle from its location to the warehouse or exit port.
Warehouse: Storage of your vehicle for a period of time until it clears customs.
Exit Port/ Customs Clearance: With original title documents for your car the customs clearance usually takes 2 to 3 weeks, but depending on your vehicle history it could take longer.
Loading in Container: Once the vehicle is at the warehouse then it will be sent for loading. All original documentation will be sent to customs.
Request for notifications from an auto auction company about the expected date of arrival to the destination port, container number and ship name. They also should send you a bill of lading and Original Title documents by post or via a courier.
