Customs Declaration Ireland

Do I need to make a Customs Declaration for a vehicle imported from the Germany?

For vehicles imported from the EU you are not required to complete a customs declaration. Customs declarations only apply to vehicles from outside the EU.

Has importing a Vehicle from the UK to Ireland changed since BREXIT?

The importation of a vehicle from the UK is now treated as an import from a non-European Union (EU) country. When importing a vehicle you will now be required to (i) Complete a customs declaration, (ii)Pay or account for customs duty, if applicable, (iii)Pay VAT at 23%, (iV)Pay VRT. You are required to complete a customs declaration and clear customs when your vehicle enters the state from outside the EU.

What types of vehicles require a customs declaration?

All vehicles imported from outside the EU require a customs declaration. At customsdeclaration.ie we have completed customs declarations for cars, vans, trucks, HGVs, tractors, motorcycles, caravans, camper vans, classic vehicles, boats and other goods. Contact us today if you need our assistance clearing customs.

What is a Customs Duty?

As part of the customs declaration process you may be required to pay customs duty. This is generally determined based on the country of origin of the vehicle and the type of vehicle. Vehicle origin typically means where the vehicle was manufactured not where you are importing the vehicle from. UK origin cars imported from the UK are subject to 0% customs duty. EU (e.g.

Am I required to pay VAT?

As part of the customs declaration process you are required to pay VAT, currently 23%. If you are VAT registered you can choose to postpone VAT and include the VAT in your VAT return.