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The 180-day question: timing, cash flow and total cost

Registration age can change the export process. Importers should evaluate timing, holding cost and cash flow together, with current rules checked for every transaction.

Registration changes the calculation

A vehicle that has already been registered may follow a different export process from a new vehicle. Timing and supporting confirmation can therefore affect when the transaction is ready to move.

Waiting also has a price

Financing, storage, processing and cash-flow exposure continue while a vehicle is held. A route that appears cheaper at purchase can become more expensive over time.

Use the current rule for each order

Export requirements can change. The final route should be confirmed against current official requirements, the vehicle record and the destination before payment or registration decisions are made.