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Importing Cars to Ireland

Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Ireland

Importing a used Japanese car to Ireland with Washin Auto: choose your vehicle, we prepare the export documents and ship it to your port, then you clear customs and register locally. Age limit: -. Typical shipping time: RoRo (24-34 Days).

Year Restriction

-

Destination Port

Dublin

Time of Shipment

RoRo (24-34 Days)

Vessel Schedule

RoRo (Monthly)

Shipping Line

Irish Shipping & Transport Ltd.

Inspection

NCT

Rules & Regulations

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Ireland

Right Hand Drive Vehicles

In Ireland, driving is done on the left-hand side of the road with vehicles steering on the right hand side.

Inspection

If the used vehicle entering in Ireland is 4 years old or more, then it should go through the National Car Test (NCT). This applies even if the vehicle has previously received any test abroad.

Duties & Taxes

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Ireland

  • Customs duty of 10% is applicable on used vehicles.
  • VAT of 21% is applicable on used vehicles.
  • Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) is applicable on the Open Market Selling Price (OMSP) of the vehicle.

Duties and rates on vehicles

  • Shipping: 700-900 Euros depending upon the size of the vehicle.
  • Customs: 10percent of purchase cost of the vehicle and shipping.
  • VAT- 21percent of purchase and shipping.
  • Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) is based on the Open Market Selling Price (OMSP) of the vehicle.

The OMSP depends on the market value, model, engine size, year, and roadworthiness condition of the vehicle. After the vehicle has been inspected the rate of VRT is calculated by Revenue. Since July 2008, VRT for cars is based on the level of CO2 emission from the car, not on the engine size of the car.

Exemptions from paying Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT)

While registering motor vehicle for the first time in Ireland, VRT is required to be paid. However, exemption on VRT is also given. The following are exempted from paying VRT :

  • Certain disabled drivers
  • Visitors to Ireland who have owned their vehicles abroad from more than six months and will reside in Ireland temporarily.
  • People moving permanently to Ireland and have owned their vehicles abroad for more than six months.
  • People posted to Ireland as part of the diplomatic corps.

In such cases, the importer is not allowed to sell the vehicle in Ireland for at least 12 months after it has been registered. If one is paying the required VAT, then is allowed to sell or disposed off the vehicle in Ireland once it has been registered. If the importer wants to dispose of the vehicle, then it must be deposited at an authorized treatment facility.

Documentation

Used Cars Import Documentation in Ireland

  • Original Certificate of Title and Registration.
  • Original Commercial/Purchase Invoice – must show proof of paying tax on the vehicle.
  • Irish Customs form 1076.
  • Original vehicle document stating owner’s name, engine & chassis numbers.
  • Certificate of Conformity for Complete Vehicle: All vehicles imported in Ireland from Japan must meet all emission and safety standards approved by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism. The vehicle’s emission category must comply with EURO 6 standards, ensuring environmental and safety excellence. 

    Used vehicle importer should complete a Declaration for Registration (Form VRT 4). If the imported vehicle is a motorcycle, then the importer should complete a Declaration for Registration (Form VRT 5).

    After the VRT is paid and vehicle is registered by the Revenue Commissioners, then the owner will receive

    • A receipt for the VRT paid showing the registration number assigned to the car.
    • A Form RF 100, which needed when applying for motor tax.

     If one wants to drive a vehicle in public places, then motor insurance is required on the vehicle. Motor insurance is required on the vehicle before one can pay motor tax. Charges for motor tax are proportionate to the size of the vehicle engine.

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Import Process Overview

Understanding the step-by-step process of importing a Japanese vehicle

1

Choose Your Vehicle

Browse our inventory and select the perfect Japanese car for your needs

2

Documentation

We help you prepare all necessary export and import documents

3

Shipping & Logistics

Secure shipping arrangements to your destination port

4

Local Clearance

Customs clearance and registration in your country