Car import cost calculator
What will your car really cost once it’s in Europe? Shipping, port fees, import duty and VAT for cars from the USA, Canada, the UAE and Gulf, Japan, Korea, the UK, Switzerland and other EU countries, in one total.
Your landed cost in Europe
An estimate based on typical rates and the official EU duty and VAT rules. Shipping prices change with the line and season, and customs decides the final duty. A planner confirms one fixed price within a working day. Registration taxes are not included.
Duty and VAT on cars imported into the EU
| Vehicle | Import duty | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger car or SUV | 10% | 0% if built in the USA (until 2029), Japan, South Korea, Canada, the UK or the EU, with proof of origin |
| Pickup truck or van | 22% | 10% for used diesel up to 2.5 l or petrol up to 2.8 l, under 5 t |
| Motorcycle | 6% to 8% | 8% up to 250 cc, 6% above |
| Classic car (30+ years, original) | 0% | Reduced import VAT in several countries, e.g. 7% in Germany, 5.5% in France |
| Car from another EU country | 0% | No VAT on used cars; new cars pay VAT where they are registered |
Duty is charged on the customs value: the purchase price plus shipping and insurance to the EU border. Import VAT is then charged on that value plus the duty and the delivery costs inside the EU, at the rate of the country where the car is cleared (17% in Luxembourg to 27% in Hungary).
Get one fixed price for your import
Your calculation is copied into the form. Add:- Make, model and year
- Where the car is now
- Your delivery address or city
- When it is ready to ship
- All-in price, no surcharges added later
- Duty and VAT confirmed in writing before shipping
- Your details go only to our transport team
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About one minuteImporting a car into Europe: what customers ask
How much does it cost to import a car into the EU?
For a car from outside the EU you pay shipping, port and customs fees, 10% import duty on the car's value plus shipping and insurance, and the import VAT of the country where the car is cleared (17% to 27%). Cars built in the USA, Japan, South Korea, Canada, the UK or the EU can qualify for 0% duty with proof of origin. The calculator above adds it all up for your route.
Is there import duty on cars built in the USA?
Since 1 July 2026 the EU charges 0% duty on goods of US origin, including cars, until the end of 2029. The car must be built in the USA and shipped directly from there, and customs can ask for proof of origin. Cars built elsewhere and shipped from the USA still pay 10%.
Do classic cars pay import duty?
Cars over 30 years old in original condition can be cleared as collector's vehicles: 0% duty and, in several countries, reduced import VAT (for example 7% in Germany, 5.5% in France, 9% in the Netherlands).
Do I pay VAT twice if I buy a car in another EU country?
No. A used car bought in another EU country with VAT or under the margin scheme pays no further VAT. Only new vehicles (under 6 months or under 6,000 km) are taxed with VAT in the country where they are registered.
Can my company reclaim the import VAT?
VAT-registered businesses can usually deduct the import VAT in their VAT return. Tick the business box in the calculator to see the net cost.
Is registration tax included?
No. Some countries add a registration, CO2 or luxury tax when the car is registered (for example the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Portugal, Poland and Spain). Ask us and we include it in your fixed price.
