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Landed Cost Calculator for US Auto Imports

Calculate the exact landed cost of vehicles from Copart and IAAI auctions to destination port and customs.

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Total Landed Cost

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Broker Insight: Copart and IAAI buyer fees scale with hammer price and include gate fees ($95) and internet bidding charges ($129). CarImperia automatically computes this breakdown on every active deal.

Total Landed Cost
$12,004/ 33,011 ₾

Includes auction bid, fees, shipping, terminal, customs, and margin.

Auction Hammer Bid
$7,500
Auction Buyer Fee (COPART)
$874
US Inland Trucking
$400
Ocean Freight (Poti)
$1,350
Port & Terminal Handling
$180
Customs Duty & Clearance
$1,200
Broker Margin
$500
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Understanding Vehicle Landed Cost: A Complete Guide for Brokers

Auction Fees

Sliding buyer fees, gate pickup, and internet bidding adding $700-$1,200 per lot.

Inland & Port Dispatch

Trucking from auction yards to consolidation hubs in NJ, Savannah, Houston, or LA.

Ocean Freight & Poti

Container shipping (35-55 days) and port unstuffing clearance at APM Terminals Poti.

1. The True Structure of Auction Fees (Copart & IAAI)

Winning a lot for $6,000 does not mean your invoice is $6,000. Both Copart and IAAI apply progressive buyer fee schedules, gate pickup fees, and internet bidding fees that add $700-$1,200 to the purchase price.

Wire transfers must be cleared within 3 business days to avoid late fees ($50) and compounding daily storage charges.

2. US Inland Dispatch & Departure Ports

Vehicles are hauled from auction yards to licensed export consolidation warehouses. The price depends directly on distance to the closest ocean port.

Primary departure ports include New Jersey (NJ), Savannah (GA), Houston (TX), and Los Angeles (CA). Coastal yard pickups cost $250-$400, while Midwest locations can cost $800-$1,200.

3. Ocean Container Shipping & Poti Port Handling

Vehicles are professionally blocked and braced in 40ft or 45ft high-cube containers (3-4 cars per box). Ocean freight to Poti ranges between $1,100 and $1,600 per slot.

Upon arrival at Poti port, container unstuffing, terminal handling, and port documentation fees ($150-$250) apply before release.

Related Broker Resources & Guides

Blueprint

How to Import Cars from Copart to Georgia

Customs

Vehicle Customs Duty in Georgia — Rates

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