Law / Importing cars in Poland from EU. What limitations are there?? [10]

Hi

I dont think age matters. You have to pay import tax of approx 3% on cars less than 2ltrs, and 13.6% for cars > 2ltrs. Also approx 1% customs tax. You also need to get the car checked for roadworthyness and you get a technical certificate so you can register the car.

USA, Canada / Importing a car from the US to Poland [12]

Hi westvillage - have anyone actually imported yet or checked tax details with the authorities? I'm still trying to get definite answers - not an easy thing in Poland :)

I know there are 2 tax bands if we import from elsewhere in the EU - around 3% for less than 2ltr and 13% > 2ltr - but is it different for cars from the US - I've heard figures of 22%! If not I'll check it out this week. Is there also the 22% VAT to pay from US on top of this?

Can anyone recommend a shipping company they've used? I'm looking to import a Lotus from the US - 1.8 ltr so I'm hoping it's a lower tax band.

Also what happens regarding insurance? I guess we have to get a technical check for the car before it's registered so how do you insure it to drive it from the port before you have this?

There's also another thread going on for this : polishforums.com/shipping_car_poland-4_7022_0.html

Thanks guys

Jeremy, Krakow