USA & Canada

Current situation in the USA:
We understand very well that the current media reports on the situation in the USA may cause uncertainty among some travelers. Such topics are often exaggerated in the media in order to attract attention.

Entry of persons:

There has been no change in the entry rules.

The few cases in which travelers were denied entry to the US involved individuals who either attempted to work in the country illegally (without the appropriate work visa) or knowingly provided false information (e.g., concealing a criminal record). Such isolated cases have always been dealt with strictly. It may be that illegal workers and illegal immigrants are now being monitored even more closely, but normal tourists still have no cause for concern.

If you have answered all questions honestly when applying for ESTA/visa, you should not encounter any problems when entering the country as a tourist. Our customers who arrived in the US in 2025 all had a smooth entry.

Customs policy:

Private motorhomes/campers are only imported temporarily for tourist vacations, in which case no customs duties are payable. This means that the temporary importation of vehicles for vacation purposes is not subject to any customs duties.

If you enter the US by land from Canada or Mexico, vehicles are not subject to customs clearance.

RoRo shipping companies in US ports:

RoRo cargo ships continue to operate regularly to North America.

Not only new passenger cars are shipped, but also a large number of commercial vehicles, including vehicles for agriculture, construction, and trucks. These are essential to the US economy and must continue to be transported regardless of political discussions and customs duties.

Current notice US Ports Section 301 Recovery Fee

In the international customs dispute, the US government will impose a new fee on all ships not built in the US from November 15, 2025. This is a temporary fee for an indefinite period. Only US ports such as Baltimore currently incur an additional fee of $23/m³. This fee does NOT apply to shipments to/from Halifax, Canada.

Our partner shipping company, with which we handle transports to the US and Canada, specializes in North American routes. No changes to the schedule or these ports are currently expected.

Baltimore remains the most important RoRo port on the US East Coast and continues to be served regularly.

Halifax in Canada is called at on every crossing. Many of our customers ship to Halifax and then travel overland to the US.

Current experience reports:

We are currently shipping a large number of motorhomes to Canada and the US and also have many travelers who have been on the road for some time.

All report that entry into the country was completely stress-free and that, as tourists, they have not noticed any changes due to the political discussions. The fantastic landscapes and the friendliness of the people have not changed.

It would be a shame if the political turmoil prevented you from realizing your long-planned dream trip with many unforgettable travel experiences.

If you have any questions, we are of course always happy to help.

Your SeaBridge Team

There is one vessel per week, planned always the same day of the week. Delays can happen, so it`s good to plan a buffer. Most customers book your flight several months in advance.

Experience of our customers shows that some automobile clubs send spare parts to its overseas members. Fiat Ducato & Ford Transit have existed in USA, Canada & Mexico for several years. Motorhomes in the USA are based on Mercedes Sprinter and Fiat Ducato (Chrysler Dodge) chassis.

Nowadays you can find Diesel everywhere in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Prices are almost half of the ones in Europe. Adblue has been around for many years

Again, the ships depart from Baltimore & Halifax on a weekly basis and reach Europe as per schedule. The reservation should be done 1-2 months in advance (via email). Even short-term bookings are possible if necessary.