Car, Boat & Heavy Equipment Shipping to Cambodia
One of the few Southeast Asian markets where used U.S. cars genuinely work: left-hand drive, importable, and a deep salvage-rebuild trade. We ship to Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh — just budget for taxes that can pass 100%.
Cambodia at a Glance
Space available- Shipping from
- $2,000+
- Ocean transit
- 25–34 days (West Coast)
- Arrival ports
- Sihanoukville · Phnom Penh (river)
- Import duty + VAT
- 35% duty + special tax + 10% VAT — often >100% total
- Used U.S. vehicles
- Legal to import — LHD market
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Shipping to Cambodia: What You Need to Know
Cambodia is the standout exception in Southeast Asia: used vehicles import legally, the country drives on the right with a left-hand-drive fleet, and American salvage units feed a thriving rebuild industry around Phnom Penh. Toyota and Lexus models dominate demand, and a large share of the SUVs on Cambodian roads started life at a U.S. auction. Sihanoukville is the deep-sea gateway, while river barges deliver containers straight to Phnom Penh terminals.
The trade-off is the tax stack: 35% import duty, a special tax that scales steeply with engine size, and 10% VAT — on larger-engine vehicles the combined burden regularly exceeds 100% of customs value. The market works anyway because U.S. salvage purchase prices leave room for it, and because Cambodian customs values used vehicles on a published depreciation schedule. We calculate the full landed cost per VIN before you bid, so the only surprises are good ones.
Key takeaway
Cambodia takes used U.S. vehicles legally — rare for the region — but plan on total taxes above 100% of customs value for larger engines. Smaller engines pay materially less, so VIN-level tax math before the auction decides your margin.
Shipping Routes & Transit Times to Cambodia
| U.S. Departure Port | Arrival Port | Ocean Transit | Sailing Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles / Long Beach | Sihanoukville | 25–32 days | Weekly |
| Oakland, CA | Sihanoukville | 27–34 days | Bi-weekly |
| Los Angeles / Long Beach | Phnom Penh (river terminal) | 28–36 days | Bi-weekly |
| Houston, TX | Sihanoukville | 36–43 days | Bi-weekly |
| Savannah, GA | Sihanoukville | 37–45 days | Monthly |
Transit times are port-to-port estimates and exclude export clearance and customs processing.
Shipping to Cambodia from the Port of Savannah
Seaway Export is headquartered at the Port of Savannah, Georgia — one of the fastest-growing container ports in the United States and our primary export gateway. We run regular sailings from Savannah to Cambodia, backed by departures from New York/New Jersey, Houston, and Los Angeles/Long Beach, so we can route your cargo on the lane that reaches Cambodia fastest and at the best price.
Cars, SUVs, pickups & classic vehicles — container or RoRo
Boats, yachts & personal watercraft — cradled or lift-on/lift-off
Heavy equipment & machinery — flat rack, breakbulk or RoRo
What It Costs to Ship to Cambodia
Indicative per-unit rates from U.S. ports. Your exact rate depends on vehicle dimensions, departure region, and current vessel space.
| Service | Typical Rate | What to Know | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared container (consolidated) | $2,000 – $2,800 | Budget-friendly, waits for consolidation | Standard sedans & SUVs |
| Dedicated 20ft container | $3,200 – $4,400 | Fastest loading, single vehicle | High-value or classic cars |
| Dedicated 40ft container | $4,200 – $6,000 | Fits 2 vehicles or vehicle + cargo | Pairs, dealer lots |
| RoRo (roll-on / roll-off) | Custom quote | Drive-on service, no container | Running vehicles, trucks, machinery |
| Flat rack / breakbulk | Custom quote | For oversized & non-running units | Heavy equipment, boats |
Rates shown are indicative ranges from the U.S. East Coast and are confirmed at booking.
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Price My ShipmentCambodia Import Duties & Taxes
| Category | Import Duty | VAT / Tax | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cars ≤2.0L engine | 35% | 10% | + special tax, lower bracket |
| Cars >2.0L engine | 35% | 10% | + special tax; total >100% |
| Pickups & commercial trucks | 15–35% | 10% | Lower special-tax brackets |
| Motorcycles | 15–35% | 10% | Engine size dependent |
| Heavy machinery | 0–15% | 10% | Construction boom demand |
Indicative rates for general guidance — final assessment is made by customs at arrival. Our team confirms the exact landed cost before you book.
Documents You'll Need
- Original vehicle title (Certificate of Title) — lien-free
- Bill of sale or commercial invoice
- Copy of passport or government ID
- U.S. AES export filing (we handle this)
- Import declaration at destination (we coordinate)
- Packing list for personal items, if any
Buying salvage units for Cambodia?
Cambodia assesses used vehicles on a published depreciation schedule, so an older salvage unit can carry a far lighter tax bill than its repaired resale value suggests. We consolidate multiple units per 40ft container from U.S. auctions and quote the exact duty per VIN before you bid.
What We Ship to Cambodia
Every cargo type has its own routing, loading method, and import path. Pick yours to see the exact process.
Cars, SUVs & Classics
Container or RoRo service into Cambodia's main vehicle gateways, with full customs handling.
- Sedans, SUVs & pickups
- Classic & collector cars
- Motorcycles & ATVs
Heavy Equipment
Flat rack, breakbulk, and container loading for construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery bound for Cambodia.
- Excavators & dozers
- Agricultural machinery
- Oversized project cargo
Boats & Yachts
Cradled container loading or lift-on/lift-off service for boats and personal watercraft headed to Cambodia.
- Powerboats & sailboats
- Yachts & cruisers
- Jet skis & PWC
Container vs. RoRo to Cambodia
| Feature | Container | RoRo |
|---|---|---|
| Personal items allowed inside | ||
| Non-running vehicles accepted | ||
| Lowest cost for running cars | ||
| Weather-protected transit | ||
| Multiple vehicles per booking |
Popular U.S. → Cambodia Routes
Los Angeles / Long Beach → Sihanoukville
25–32 days ocean transit · Weekly departures
Oakland, CA → Sihanoukville
27–34 days ocean transit · Bi-weekly departures
Los Angeles / Long Beach → Phnom Penh (river terminal)
28–36 days ocean transit · Bi-weekly departures
Savannah, GA → Sihanoukville
37–45 days ocean transit · Monthly departures
Step-by-Step: How Your Shipment to Cambodia Moves
Quote & booking
Day 0Lock in your rate and vessel space. We confirm pickup windows and the best departure port for your route.
U.S. pickup & delivery to port
Days 1–7Door pickup from any auction, dealer, or residence. Condition photos taken at every handoff.
Export clearance & loading
Days 5–12AES filing, title validation with CBP (72-hour rule), professional loading, blocking, and bracing.
Ocean transit
25–34 days (West Coast)Regular sailings with full tracking from departure to arrival at Sihanoukville · Phnom Penh (river).
Customs & handover
2–7 daysImport declaration, duty and tax payment, and release. Optional onward trucking to your final destination.
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Everything you need to know about shipping to Cambodia. Can't find the answer you're looking for? Contact our team.
Yes — Cambodia is the standout exception in Southeast Asia. Used vehicles import legally, the country drives on the right with a left-hand-drive fleet, and American salvage units feed a thriving rebuild industry around Phnom Penh. Toyota and Lexus models dominate demand, and a large share of the SUVs on Cambodian roads started life at a U.S. auction. Just budget carefully for the taxes.
Steep, and engine-size driven: 35% import duty, a special tax that scales sharply with engine size, and 10% VAT. On larger-engine vehicles (>2.0L) the combined burden regularly exceeds 100% of customs value, while smaller engines (≤2.0L) pay materially less. The market works anyway because U.S. salvage prices leave room for it. We calculate the full landed cost per VIN before you bid, so the only surprises are good ones.
Cambodian customs assesses used vehicles on a published depreciation schedule rather than your purchase price, so an older salvage unit can carry a far lighter tax bill than its repaired resale value suggests. That's the key to the salvage-rebuild trade. We consolidate multiple units per 40ft container from U.S. auctions and quote the exact duty per VIN before you bid, so your margin is locked in before you commit.
About 25–34 days from the West Coast. We sail weekly from Los Angeles/Long Beach to Sihanoukville, with biweekly Oakland service, biweekly river-terminal delivery to Phnom Penh, and Houston (36–43 days) and Savannah (37–45 days) from the East. Sihanoukville is the deep-sea gateway; river barges carry containers straight to Phnom Penh terminals. We can consolidate several salvage units into one 40ft container to cut per-vehicle freight.
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