Poland

Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Poland

  • Year Restrictions

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  • Destination Port

    Gdynia

  • Time of Shipment

    33-40 Days

  • Vessel Schedule

    Weekly (Container)

  • Shipping Line

    Euroafrica Shipping Lines

  • Inspection

    No Inspection Required

Shipping Ports:

Port of Gdynia and Port of Gdańsk are the ports of the Country.

Left-Hand Drive Vehicles:

Left Hand Vehicles are used in the country and Left-Hand Drives are allowed to import in the country.

Inspection

A passenger car must undergo a roadworthiness test no later than 3 years after it was first registered, then no later than 5 years after it was first registered and no later than 2 years after the first roadworthiness test, and then no later than 1 year after the previous roadworthiness test. In other words, it must be tested within 3 years, then within the next 2 years, and then once a year from then on.

Documents Required:

  • Original car documents to prove ownership
  • Original registration documents - it must be registered in the current owner’s name
  • Insurance of the vehicle
  • Original Bill of Lading
  • Purchase Invoice

Duties and Taxes:

If the car is older than 6 months and has over 6,000 km on the clock, the excise tax is paid in Poland. However, cars must pay an excise tax dependant on the age and size of vehicle and engine, and 22% VAT.

Registration of a Imported Vehicle:

You can register your vehicle at the district authority (starostwo powiatowe) or town council (urząd miasta) in the town where you are living or staying.

To register an imported vehicle you should submit the following key documents:

  • Proof of ownership of the vehicle or a document confirming transfer of the vehicle
  • Proof of registration, if the vehicle has been registered
  • Certificate that the vehicle has passed a roadworthiness test
  • For passenger cars or motor vehicles classed as 'other' (quad bikes and light quad bikes), a document certifying payment of excise duty in Poland
  • Proof of the customs clearance if the vehicle
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