Customs clearance is a mandatory administrative process for every vehicle imported from outside the European Union, including the USA. Without proper clearance, registration and legal use of the car in Europe is impossible.
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Most vehicles from the USA arrive in Germany, the Netherlands or Belgium. Clearance can be done at the first EU entry port or in Poland under transit procedures.
The declaration is filed electronically by a customs agency or importer, along with all required documents.
Authorities calculate charges based on vehicle value, shipping costs and applicable tax rates.
Once duties and VAT are paid, the vehicle is cleared for EU circulation.
Duty is calculated from vehicle value plus shipping to the EU port.
VAT is calculated from vehicle value + shipping + duty.

Missing documents may cause delays or additional inspections.
Mając na celu ograniczenie ryzyka przy imporcie samochodów z USA, w Apex Cars analizujemy raport CARFAX, status tytułu prawnego oraz historię szkód jeszcze przed licytacją. Dzięki temu nasi klienci wiedzą, co faktycznie kupują, zanim poniosą realne koszty.

These errors may result in fines or vehicle seizure.
In most cases – yes. A professional broker: