Importing a car from the US or Canada consists of several cost components: the purchase at auction, sea transport, customs duty, excise duty, VAT and transport to Poland. Below you will find an approximate breakdown, and for an exact quote for a specific vehicle use our calculator or contact our team.
Costs
Cost of importing a vehicle
Importing a car from the US or Canada involves several cost components. Below is an approximate breakdown, and you can calculate an exact quote for a specific vehicle in our calculator.
Estimated cost components of importing
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Purchase price (auction) | The winning bid on Copart/IAAI, depending on condition and demand for the model. |
| Auction fees | Auction platform fees charged on the hammer price. |
| Transport to a port in the US/Canada | Depends on the distance from the auction yard to the loading port. |
| Sea transport | To a port in Rotterdam, Bremerhaven or Gdynia - the longest leg of the transport. |
| Customs duty | Calculated based on the customs value of the vehicle and the applicable rate. |
| Excise duty | Depends on engine capacity (and drivetrain type for hybrids/electric cars). |
| VAT | Calculated on the customs value plus customs duty and excise. |
| Transport to Poland | Delivery from the European port to your address or to our office. |
| Workshop (optional) | Repairs, adapting to EU standards, detailing - based on an individual quote. |
Exact customs, VAT and excise rates depend on engine capacity and buyer status (private person / company) - calculate them precisely in the calculator for a specific car.