Car shipping from the USA to Kabul
Customers in Kabul use the same ESL Shipping service: we buy or collect the car in the USA, ship it to Afghanistan and clear it at Herat Customs. From Herat you can collect the car yourself, or we arrange road transport on to Kabul.
How a car gets from the USA to Kabul
- Buying in your name at Copart, IAAI and local auctions - or collecting a car you already own
- Container loading and ocean freight via Türkiye or Dubai
- Entry via Islam Qala and customs clearance at Herat Customs
- Hand-over at the ESL Shipping Yard in Herat - or onward road transport to Kabul, arranged on request
Transit times
To Herat: typically 55–70 days via Türkiye and 85–95 days via Dubai; road transport to Kabul comes on top. Times are estimates.
Talk to us from Kabul
Send the vehicle details or lot number on WhatsApp - we reply within the hour, in Dari, Pashto or English.
Visit us in Herat
Our main office and vehicle yard sit right next to Herat Customs - come and see us in person.
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver to Kabul?+
Cars are cleared and handed over in Herat. If you are in Kabul, we can arrange road transport from Herat to Kabul on request - ask us for a quote.
How long does it take?+
To Herat, typically 55–70 days via Türkiye and 85–95 days via Dubai - then road transport to Kabul.
Can I track my car?+
Yes - every stage is shown in the customer portal.