Calculate costs for importing a car from UK to Ireland. Includes car purchase, transport shipping, insurance, document checks, exchange rates, customs clearance, duty and VAT. Exc VRT.
Cost of importing car from UK to Ireland
The costs associated to importing a car to Ireland changed since Brexit (Jan 2021). When your car arrives in Ireland you are mostly required to pay:
Customs Duty
VAT
VRT
NOX Levy
The purpose of this car import cost calculator is to provide you with a comprehensive import price which includes all costs incurred from the purchase of your car to the point where your car is cleared into Ireland.
To see an accurate cost of buying and importing your car, simply follow the instructions below.
Car Import Cost Calculator
Our calculator will price your car without the UK VAT and include all of the following:
Transport and shipping costs,
Insurance,
MHH service fees,
10% import duty (where applicable)
23% VAT
Clearing agent fees in Ireland.
Our calculator does not include VRT because there are several highly rated VRT calculators available.
Please enter the information for your car in the calculator below.
NB: We strongly recommend that you do not assume a car's origin as cars can be manufactured in some surprising places. Any vehicles built outside the EU will incur the 10% import duty into Ireland regardless of age.
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UK to Ireland car import cost calculator
To use the calculator, simply enter the purchase price of your car, and answer two simple questions:
- Is the car VAT qualified or a margin car (not VAT qualified)
- Where was the car built?
How to calculate the cost of importing a car UK to Ireland.
Calculating UK VAT
The UK retail price is divided by 1.2 to give the net of VAT price.
Total Shipped price
The total shipped price includes the transport and shipping, UK customs entry, DHL, MHH fees and insurances.
Exchange rate calculation
The GBP to Euro exchange rate is calculated using a live feed from a professional forex provider which is constantly updating with the latest rates for greater accuracy.
Irish Customs Clearance
Irish customs clearance will vary between €120 - €500 depending on whether you are buying privately or you are buying on behalf of a business with an Irish VAT number.
Car Import Duty
Import duty for a car is 10%. This can be reduced to zero if either:
*We have simplified this for the purpose of the calculator definition. Other conditions do apply to meet the zero duty requirements. Please get in touch for details.
Irish VAT at 23%
All vehicles imported into Ireland are subject to 23% Irish VAT. This is calculated from the total of UK purchase price plus the transport and shipping costs and the import duty.
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FAQs
How much is VAT in Ireland
The standard VAT rate in Ireland is 23%. However, the VAT rate for cars can vary depending on whether the car is new or used, its fuel type, and its emissions.
Is there VAT on car imports from UK to Ireland?
UK cars are usually advertised with 20% VAT included in the price. You can buy a UK car for export to Ireland without paying UK VAT with the support of expert car exporters. Get in touch for details.
The standard VAT rate in Ireland is 23%. However, the VAT rate for cars can vary depending on factors such as whether the car is new or used, its fuel type, and its emissions.
VAT on New cars to Ireland
For new cars, the VAT rate is generally 23%. However, there are some exceptions and reductions for certain types of vehicles, such as electric cars, which may have a reduced VAT rate.
VAT on Used cars in Ireland
For used cars, VAT is not typically applicable on the sale of second-hand vehicles in Ireland.
VAT on electric cars in Ireland
It's always a good idea to check with the Revenue Commissioners or a tax advisor for the most up-to-date information on VAT rates for cars in Ireland, as tax regulations can change over time.
How much is VRT?
VRT varies depending on the CO2 emissions and the value of the vehicle.
Use this VRT calculator for a free estimate
OR
Use this paid VRT calculator for better accuracy.
How do I calculate import duty?
The duty to be paid is a 10% of the cars' value, including the cost of shipping and insurance.
To calculate the duty owed, simply multiply the goods' value by the relevant tariff rate, represented as a percentage. The duty rate for cars is 10%. So if your car is valued at €60,000, the duty owed would be €6,000.
Cars qualifying for Returning Goods Relief (RGR) are exempt from import duty.
What is Returning Goods Relief? (RGR)
Returning goods relief is a provision in customs regulations that allows individuals or companies to import goods back into a country without paying duties or taxes if certain conditions are met.
The 10% import duty is not payable if specific conditions are met. A vehicle is exempt if it qualifies for either of these two exemptions:
UK Preferential Origin
To qualify for preferential origin, the vehicle must have been built in the UK.
Returning Good Relief
The vehicle was built in the EU and the vehicle is returning to the EU within three years of leaving the EU.
To qualify the vehicle must have been built in the EU and is returning to the EU within three years of leaving the EU.
If you are buying a car which is intended to qualify for either of these exemptions, it is essential to check all key documents required to support the place of manufacture of your vehicle before any money changes hands.
We strongly recommend that you do not assume a car's origin as cars can be manufactured in some surprising places. For example, the BMW X Series cars; including the BMW X5, X6 and X7 are all built in the USA. The Mercedes GLE and GLS are currently manufactured in the USA. Any vehicles built outside the EU will incur the 10% import duty into Ireland regardless of age.
For more information, talk to the team to establish whether your car would be eligible for RGR.
