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Calculate all taxes and fees when importing a vehicle to Ireland.
Import Costs Explained - What You Actually Pay
Importing a car to Ireland involves multiple taxes and fees that stack up quickly. Many people focus only on VRT but forget about customs duty, VAT, and various processing fees.
The Three Main Taxes
1. Customs Duty: Applied to the vehicle value plus shipping. Rates vary by country of origin - EU cars are duty-free, while non-EU vehicles face 10% duty.
2. VAT (23%): Charged on vehicle value + shipping + customs duty. This is often the second-largest cost after VRT.
3. VRT: Based on CO₂ emissions and OMSP. Can be €0 for low-emission cars or €30,000+ for high-emission luxury vehicles.
The Compounding Effect
These taxes build on each other. Customs duty is added to the base value, then VAT is calculated on the new total.
Customs Duty Rates by Country
| Origin | Duty Rate | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EU Member States | 0% | Free movement of goods |
| United Kingdom | 0% | Post-Brexit trade agreement |
| Japan | 0% | EU-Japan trade agreement |
| South Korea | 0% | EU-Korea free trade deal |
| United States | 10% | Standard non-EU rate |
| Other Countries | 10% | Check specific trade agreements |