Customs and Duties
How import payments are calculated
Customs payments are the least clear part of the deal. We break down the structure and what the amount depends on.
Payment breakdown
- Duty — depends on age, engine displacement and customs value
- Recycling fee — fixed rates by category
- Customs clearance fee
- VAT — for legal entities
What affects it most
Engine displacement, vehicle age and customs value. A hybrid with a small engine and an EV are almost always cheaper than a petrol equivalent of the same class.
How We Calculate
The full quote is prepared before the deal and fixed in the contract. The final amount does not drift during the process, except for exchange rate changes, which are specified in advance.
Common buyer mistakes
- Quote at an old exchange rate
- The forgotten recycling fee in the budget
- Understating the customs value
- Ignoring seasonal rate changes