Question 1

What makes up the customs cost?

Accepted Answer

Three payments: the customs processing fee (0.4% of the value), the import duty under the EAEU Common Customs Tariff and 12% VAT calculated on the sum of the value and duty. Tariff rates are the same for all EAEU countries.

Question 2

How is duty calculated for a used car?

Accepted Answer

If the car is up to 7 years old — 20% of the value, but not less than the minimum euro rate per cm³ of volume. If older than 7 years — only the euro rate per cm³, and the car's price no longer affects the duty. So clearing an old cheap car can cost more than the car is worth.

Question 3

And for a new car?

Accepted Answer

A new car is one with no mileage that has not been in use. The duty is 15% of the value, and 12.5% for petrol cars over 2.8 liters.

Question 4

How to clear an electric car?

Accepted Answer

While the EAEU preferential quota is not used up, no duty is charged on electric cars; after that — 15% of the value. VAT is not charged on electric cars under 5 years old. Series hybrids, where only the electric motor drives the wheels, are treated as electric cars.

Question 5

How accurate is the calculation?

Accepted Answer

This is a guideline. The final amount is set by customs: it checks the HS code, production date and customs value — and may apply a statistical value if the price in the documents is understated. Double-check the amount in the Customs Service calculator before buying.

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