VRT Ireland is a leading provider of professional customs declarations and Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) services, including the provision of VAT and customs duty calculators in Ireland. Our dependable VAT & customs duty calculators are beneficial for clients that wish to ascertain the duties and fees associated with importing cars from the UK.All vehicles imported into the Republic of Ireland from the UK must undergo customs declarations, and customs duties must be paid where due and in the correct amount. This amount varies depending on many factors, such as whether the vehicle has been imported from Northern Ireland or in Great Britain, whether or not the vehicle’s first registration was done within the last six months or not, and whether or not the vehicle has accumulated 6,000 km or less.The process of calculating VAT and customs duties in Ireland is very complex, with many variables that directly affect the total payable during the processing of customs declarations, which is why it’s important to have a reputable, trusted partner such as VRT Ireland to assist with the import process every step of the way. The following page will help you to calculate the amount of customs duty and VAT you will need to pay when importing a vehicle from the UK to Ireland.
We provide an online service which greatly simplifies the customs declarations process and takes the hassle out of completing customs declarations. The custom declaration is then lodged with the revenue commissioners on your behalf.
Customs Duty Rates for Vehicles Imported from the UK
Export Country
Country of Origin*
Customs Duty Rate
VAT Rate
UK
UK
0%
23%
UK
Third Country (e.g. USA or Japan)
10%
23%
UK
EU (e.g. Germany or France)
10%
23%
*Country of Origin
The country of origin for a vehicle origin typically means where the vehicle was manufactured not where you are importing the vehicle from.
Therefore in most cases vehicles that have been manufactured in the UK are subject to 0% customs duty and vehicles manufactured outside with UK (e.g. Germany, USA) and imported from UK to Ireland are subject to 10% customs duty.
Our Services
Customs Declarations/Agent ServicesVRT CalculatorUK Car Import Costs CalculatorCar History CheckingUK Foreign Exchange
All vehicles imported from the UK into Ireland must undergo a rigorous customs declarations process. In order to prepare all of the documentation required for customs and to submit it properly and on time, much effort and time are required, particularly if one is not experienced at preparing such documentation. Allow the experts at VRT Ireland to assist you with the preparation of customs declarations in order to reduce delays and to complete the registration process in Ireland quickly and without incident. See Page – customs declarations
Determine the correct amount of Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) due on imported vehicles with our robust VRT Calculators, which are designed to give you a reliable assessment of VRT and NOx Emissions Levies that must be paid during the vehicle registration process. Our team of experts can assist you with the calculation of these fees to facilitate the import of your vehicle(s) from the UK. Get in touch with us to learn more about our services. See Page –VRT Calculators
All vehicles imported from the UK must undergo the customs declaration process, of which the calculation of import duties and VAT must be accurately reported to customs authorities. Our UK Car Import Costs Calculator allows importers to estimate these fees. Enter the required fields and our calculator will provide you with a detailed report, including all customs duties, VAT, and ancillary fees involved with importing cars from the UK or Northern Ireland.See Page –UK Car Import Costs Calculator
Do you know whether or not your vehicle imported from the UK has ever been stolen? Who are the previous owners, if any? It’s important to have the ability to verify the car history on any imported vehicle, which is why we’ve partnered with MotorCheck, a reliable provider of car history checks including all of the relevant information needed to import vehicles from the UK. Partial and full car history checks are available. Don’t regret it, MotorCheck it.See Page –car history checks
One important area that should never be overlooked when importing a vehicle from the UK is the currency exchange rate fluctuation between the Euro and the Pound Sterling. When importing a vehicle costing thousands or tens of thousands, even a small marginal fluctuation in exchange rates can potentially lead to hundreds of euros saved (or wasted). Cut down on fees and get near market rates for UK Foreign Exchange with our partner TransferMate. Safe, swift, and secure, offering competitively low rates.See Page –UK Foreign Exchange
Customs Declarations/Agent Services
All vehicles imported from the UK into Ireland must undergo a rigorous customs declarations process. In order to prepare all of the documentation required for customs and to submit it properly and on time, much effort and time are required, particularly if one is not experienced at preparing such documentation. Allow the experts at VRT Ireland to assist you with the preparation of customs declarations in order to reduce delays and to complete the registration process in Ireland quickly and without incident. See Page – customs declarations
VRT Calculator
Determine the correct amount of Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) due on imported vehicles with our robust VRT Calculators, which are designed to give you a reliable assessment of VRT and NOx Emissions Levies that must be paid during the vehicle registration process. Our team of experts can assist you with the calculation of these fees to facilitate the import of your vehicle(s) from the UK. Get in touch with us to learn more about our services. See Page –VRT Calculators
UK Car Import Costs Calculator
All vehicles imported from the UK must undergo the customs declaration process, of which the calculation of import duties and VAT must be accurately reported to customs authorities. Our UK Car Import Costs Calculator allows importers to estimate these fees when buying a car in Northern Ireland or other parts of the UK. Enter the required fields and our calculator will provide you with a detailed report, including all customs duties, VAT, and ancillary fees involved with importing cars from the UK or Northern Ireland.See Page –UK Car Import Costs Calculator
Car History Checking
Do you know whether or not your vehicle imported from the UK has ever been stolen? Who are the previous owners, if any? It’s important to have the ability to verify the car history on any imported vehicle, which is why we’ve partnered with MotorCheck, a reliable provider of car history checks including all of the relevant information needed to import vehicles from the UK. Partial and full car history checks are available. Don’t regret it, MotorCheck it.See Page –car history checks
UK Foreign Exchange
One important area that should never be overlooked when importing a vehicle from the UK is the currency exchange rate fluctuation between the Euro and the Pound Sterling. When importing a vehicle costing thousands or tens of thousands, even a small marginal fluctuation in exchange rates can potentially lead to hundreds of euros saved (or wasted). Cut down on fees and get near market rates for UK Foreign Exchange with our partner TransferMate. Safe, swift, and secure, offering competitively low rates.See Page –UK Foreign Exchange
Why Work with Us?
Reliability
Importing a vehicle has become more complex since the UK left the EU and you now need to engage with customs as well as VRT’ing your vehicle. You can rely on the quality of our service and our depth of expertise in this industry to facilitate a smooth and hassle-free process for your vehicle.
Customer Service
We pride ourselves on providing each and every client nothing but the best possible customer service. No matter whether you’re importing a personal automobile for the first time or your business needs to import a fleet of vehicles without delay, you can rely on our top-notch customer service.
Vast Experience
For many years, our team has worked diligently to successfully expedite the import of vehicles from the UK into Ireland. We’ve had to learn the nuances involved with importing vehicles in the post-Brexit years, which still remain a challenge for many today. This gives us a competitive advantage which we hope to share with our clients.
Reliability
Customer Service
Vast Experience
Importing a vehicle has become more complex since the UK left the EU and you now need to engage with customs as well as VRT’ing your vehicle. You can rely on the quality of our service and our depth of expertise in this industry to facilitate a smooth and hassle-free process for your vehicle.
We pride ourselves on providing each and every client nothing but the best possible customer service. No matter whether you’re importing a personal automobile for the first time or your business needs to import a fleet of vehicles without delay, you can rely on our top-notch customer service.
For many years, our team has worked diligently to successfully expedite the import of vehicles from the UK into Ireland. We’ve had to learn the nuances involved with importing vehicles in the post-Brexit years, which still remain a challenge for many today. This gives us a competitive advantage which we hope to share with our clients.
Customs Duty Calculator Ireland – FAQs
What is a Customs Duty Calculator?
Many goods and products imported into the Republic of Ireland from foreign nations are subject to customs duties before being permitted for use in Ireland. Customs duty calculators in Ireland help individuals and businesses understand how much customs and VAT they have to pay when importing to Ireland. VRT Ireland provides custom duty calculators for Ireland that focus on vehicles, which are rather complex to calculate otherwise.
How is customs duty calculated in Ireland?
Customs duty calculation in Ireland varies depending on the type of good or product one wishes to bring into the country at the point of entry. For vehicles, the customs duty for vehicles imported from the UK can be calculated using our customs duty calculator for Ireland. Depending on factors such as the vehicle origin and the type of vehicle, the customs duty is generally 0% or 10%.
Customs Duty Calculator Ireland was last modified: June 20th, 2024 by vrtmanager
