Latvia

Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Latvia

  • Year Restrictions

    No Age Limit

  • Destination Port

    Freeport of Riga

  • Time of Shipment

    Container (29-36 Days)

  • Vessel Schedule

    Container (Weekly)

  • Shipping Line

    Amber Shipping Line

  • Inspection

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Shipping Ports:

Freeport of Riga, Rostock Port, Port of Saint-Petersburg and Ports of Stockholm are the ports of the Country.

Left-Hand Drive Vehicles:

Left Hand Drive Vehicles are used in the country and also Left Hand Vehicles are allowed to be import.

Documents Required for customs clearance:

  • Original Certificate of Title and Registration
  • Original Commercial/Purchase Invoice
  • Drivers License and International Driving Permit
  • Import license

Temporary Importation:

Temporary importation of vehicles is allowed only for one year. Temporary importation is subject to a two percent deposit at the Customs office in Riga, Latvia along with application for temporary import of the vehicle.

Taxes and duties:

  • Vehicles under seven years - 1600cc petrol or 1800cc will incur 10 percent duty and 10 percent VAT.
  • Vehicles over seven years - 1600cc petrol or 1800cc will incur VAT only of 18 percent.

Note- Customs applies book value as the minimum if declared value drops below the customs book valuations.

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