VRT Ireland assists clients in Ireland with customs duties, vehicle registration, and customs clearance agent services, as well as providing practical tools such as our VRT calculator which includes the NOx levy. A NOx Emission Calculation is provided as part of our VRT calculator. Additionally, NOX emissions should be detailed in the vehicle certificate of conformity and V5C document.
Since 1 January 2020, all diesel and petrol passenger cars and SUVs are subject to a Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) levy dependent upon the quantity of emissions produced per kilometre. Various emissions thresholds exist, with a maximum cap of €4,850 for diesel vehicles and €600 for all other vehicles.
Take advantage of our robust, up-to-date VRT calculator with NOx emission calculation today.
Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Emission Levy
A NOx levy will be applied to all VRT category A vehicles (passenger and SUVs) with effect from 1 January 2020.
This will replace the diesel surcharge introduced in Budget 2019 and apply to both petrol and diesel vehicles.
The levy will be charged based on Nox mg per kilometre as follows:
Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Levy before 1/1/2021
NOx emissions
(NOx mg/km)
Amount payable per
mg/km
The first 0-60 mg/km
€5
The next 20 mg/km or part thereof up to 80 mg/km
€15
The remainder above 80 mg/km
€25
Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Levy from 1/1/2021
The NOx levy that is applied to all VRT category A vehicles (passenger cars, including SUVs) will change with effect from 1 January 2021. The levy will be charged cumulatively.
NOx emissions (NOx mg/km)
Amount payable per mg/km
The first 0-40 mg/km
€5
The next 40 mg/km or part thereof up to 80 mg/km
€15
The remainder above 80 mg/km
€25
The NOx charge will be capped at a maximum of €4,850 for diesel vehicles and €600 for other vehicles.
Relief for Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
(PHEVs)
Relief for hybrid electric vehicles and PHEVs is being extended until 31 December 2020. Hybrid electrics with CO2 emissions in excess of 80 g/km and PHEVs with CO2 emissions in excess of 65 g/km do not qualify for the VRT relief from 1 January 2020.
Our Services
Customs Declarations/Agent ServicesVRT CalculatorUK Car Import Costs CalculatorUsed Car WarrantyCar History CheckingUK Foreign ExchangeIrish Registration Plates
VRT Ireland assists customers with customs declarations and the preparation of all documents required to make a successful submission to customs authorities. Our team can help you import your vehicle from abroad with minimal delay, whilst providing customs authorities with clear, attestations of the vehicle’s origin, value, and all customs duties and levies calculated. Allow our team to assist you with customs declaration so that you can save plenty of time and hassle.See Page –customs declarations
Whenever you need to register a vehicle in Ireland, ensure you’re aware of the VRT costs by using our robust VRT Calculators. We also have VAT calculators, NOx emission calculators, and customs duties calculators to help ensure that you have the full picture of import taxes. Our calculators are up-to-date and after inputting the vehicle details needed, you’ll be given an account of all variables in a clean, easy-to-read report that can be used during customs declarations as well.See Page –VRT Calculators
Every vehicle imported from the UK into the Republic of Ireland is subject to import costs. Customs duties, VAT, and ancillary costs must all be considered by an importer. Calculating these values can be complex, which is why we offer customers a reliable and up-to-date UK Car Import Costs Calculator to help estimate the import costs in detail. Our team at VRT Ireland can provide customs agent services to facilitate the import of your vehicle into Ireland.See Page –UK Car Import Costs Calculator
Anything can go wrong with a vehicle, which is why extensive and comprehensive warranties are necessary. The problem, however, is that warranties on vehicles from the UK will not remain valid in Ireland unless they are manufacturer warranties. Take advantage of the Used Car Warranty services offered by our trusted partners over at Carprotect.ie. Their competitively priced and comprehensive warranties are valid for cars imported into Ireland from the UK. Request a quote today.See Page –Used Car Warranty
It’s important to know the history of a vehicle before spending the time and effort (and money) to have it imported from the UK. That’s why we highly recommend the comprehensive Car History Checking services offered by our partners at MotorCheck. Need to know the finance history of a vehicle? Its VIN and VLC number? History of burglary? Don’t regret it, MotorCheck it!See Page –Car History Checking
With the constantly fluctuating currency exchange rates between the Euro and the Pound Sterling, finding low, competitive rates on foreign transactions is necessary if you hope to save money rather than waste it. Banks and other financial institutions don’t always offer the best, near-market rates, which is why we recommend TransferMate’sUK Foreign Exchange services. Swift foreign transactions that are secure, all at competitive rates that can save potentially hundreds of euros.See Page –UK Foreign Exchange
Don’t expect to be driving around Ireland’s roads and motorways with UK number plates for long. All imported and registered vehicles in Ireland must be fully legally compliant, which includes the use of valid Irish Registration Plates. Get premium, high-quality registration plates direct and online from our trusted partners over at Plates365.com. They offer affordable number plates for your imported car, 4×4, motorbike, or trailer.See Page –Irish Registration Plates
Customs Declarations/Agent Services
VRT Ireland assists customers with customs declarations and the preparation of all documents required to make a successful submission to customs authorities. Our team can help you import your vehicle from abroad with minimal delay, whilst providing customs authorities with clear, attestations of the vehicle’s origin, value, and all customs duties and levies calculated. Allow our team to assist you with customs declaration so that you can save plenty of time and hassle.See Page –customs declarations
VRT Calculator
Whenever you need to register a vehicle in Ireland, ensure you’re aware of the VRT costs by using our robust VRT Calculators. We also have VAT calculators, NOx calculators, and customs duties calculators to help ensure that you have the full picture of import taxes. Our calculators are up-to-date and after inputting the vehicle details needed, you’ll be given an account of all variables in a clean, easy-to-read report that can be used during customs declarations as well.See Page –VRT Calculators
UK Car Import Costs Calculator
Every vehicle imported from the UK into the Republic of Ireland is subject to import costs. Customs duties, VAT, and ancillary costs must all be considered by an importer. Calculating these values can be complex, which is why we offer customers a reliable and up-to-date UK Car Import Costs Calculator to help estimate the import costs in detail. Our team at VRT Ireland can provide customs agent services to facilitate the import of your vehicle into Ireland.See Page –UK Car Import Costs Calculator
Used Car Warranty
Anything can go wrong with a vehicle, which is why extensive and comprehensive warranties are necessary. The problem, however, is that warranties on vehicles from the UK will not remain valid in Ireland unless they are manufacturer warranties. Take advantage of the Used Car Warranty services offered by our trusted partners over at Carprotect.ie. Their competitively priced and comprehensive warranties are valid for cars imported into Ireland from the UK. Request a quote today.See Page –Used Car Warranty
Car History Checking
It’s important to know the history of a vehicle before spending the time and effort (and money) to have it imported from the UK. That’s why we highly recommend the comprehensive Car History Checking services offered by our partners at MotorCheck. Need to know the finance history of a vehicle? Its VIN and VLC number? History of burglary? Don’t regret it, MotorCheck it!See Page –Car History Checking
UK Foreign Exchange
With the constantly fluctuating currency exchange rates between the Euro and the Pound Sterling, finding low, competitive rates on foreign transactions is necessary if you hope to save money rather than waste it. Banks and other financial institutions don’t always offer the best, near-market rates, which is why we recommend TransferMate’sUK Foreign Exchange services. Swift foreign transactions that are secure, all at competitive rates that can save potentially hundreds of euros.See Page –UK Foreign Exchange
Irish Registration Plates
Don’t expect to be driving around Ireland’s roads and motorways with UK number plates for long. All imported and registered vehicles in Ireland must be fully legally compliant, which includes the use of valid Irish Registration Plates. Get premium, high-quality registration plates direct and online from our trusted partners over at Plates365.com. They offer affordable number plates for your imported car, 4×4, motorbike, or trailer.See Page –Irish Registration Plates
Why Work with Us?
Reliability
Our team will reliably and successfully assist you no matter whether you’re importing a single vehicle or a fleet of vehicles from the UK. Our NOx calculations, customs duties calculators, and customs agent services are all designed to facilitate the entire importing process. You’re in good hands when you choose to work with VRT Ireland.
Customer Service
Our commitment to top-notch customer service extends to everything we do. We will work closely with you to ensure that the entire importing process for your vehicle is smooth and without any major bumps in the road. We will also negotiate with customs authorities and Revenue on your behalf should any problems arise.
Vast Experience
For many decades, importing vehicles from the UK, when it was an EU member, was a relatively straightforward affair. We have developed a wealth of experience in assisting clients with the importing process in light of Brexit and all of the subsequent changes that have accompanied the UK’s departure from the European Union.
Reliability
Customer Service
Vast Experience
Our team will reliably and successfully assist you no matter whether you’re importing a single vehicle or a fleet of vehicles from the UK. Our NOx calculations, customs duties calculators, and customs agent services are all designed to facilitate the entire importing process. You’re in good hands when you choose to work with VRT Ireland.
Our commitment to top-notch customer service extends to everything we do. We will work closely with you to ensure that the entire importing process for your vehicle is smooth and without any major bumps in the road. We will also negotiate with customs authorities and Revenue on your behalf should any problems arise.
For many decades, importing vehicles from the UK, when it was an EU member, was a relatively straightforward affair. We have developed a wealth of experience in assisting clients with the importing process in light of Brexit and all of the subsequent changes that have accompanied the UK’s departure from the European Union.
NOx Emission Calculation – FAQs
What is a NOx levy?
The Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) levy was imposed on all petrol and diesel vehicles classified as Category A in Ireland, which includes passenger vehicles and SUVs. The NOx Emissions Levy was imposed on 1 January 2020 and supersedes the diesel surcharge which was in effect previously in Budget 2019.
What are NOx emissions?
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) are highly reactive and poisonous gasses that are created by combustible fuels such as diesel and petrol which are burned at high temperatures. NOx emissions are pollutants released by vehicles, machinery, and equipment that use internal combustion engines or otherwise require fuels to be burnt at high temperatures.
What are the NOx emissions of my car?
The Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions of your car are recorded on the Certificate of Conformity (CoC), which must be provided by either the vehicle seller or the vehicle’s manufacturer in the case of new vehicles. The amount of NOx emissions produced by your vehicle are measured in milligrams of NOx emissions produced per kilometre.
NOx Emission Calculation was last modified: February 7th, 2022 by vrtmanager
