A large number of Ukrainian motor vehicle lovers are increasingly getting the opportunity to buy a vehicle outside their country. In such cases, it is very appropriate to use a customs clearance calculator. The calculator was developed to calculate the cost of customs clearance of those vehicles that are imported to the territory of Ukraine by its citizens with the most frequent frequency. These include the following TS:
- Cars.
- Motorcycles.
- Trucks.
- Buses
What does it cost to pay?
Due to the difficult economic situation that has reigned in Ukraine for more than three years, many citizens are eager to buy a car abroad, because its cost there is much lower. However, this difference in price is offset by the large amount of duties that must be paid at the border. The lack of any clarity in the calculation of taxes introduces great uncertainty.
In Ukraine, customs clearance of cars involves the payment of a very large number of taxes. But it is worth noting that many of them have been canceled. The carrier must pay the import duty, excise duty and value-added tax (VAT).
Import duty in Ukraine
Import duties are the first thing that needs to be paid to the treasury during customs clearance of a car in Ukraine. It is counted on goods that are imported into the customs territory of Ukraine. There is no single rate for this duty. Its size may vary depending on the vehicle that is being imported. The rate is determined by the "Customs Tariff of Ukraine". The amount of the duty is calculated based on the customs value of the vehicle. On average, it is about 10%. For example, when importing passenger buses with an engine of 5 liters or more, a 10 percent rate is applied.
Customs value is the total amount of money that must be paid when imported goods cross the country. The basis for calculating customs value is the price of the goods. In addition to the price, the customs value also includes payments that are not included in the invoice: deductions to brokers and commission agents, transportation, loading and unloading costs.
Excise and VAT
Customs clearance of cars in Ukraine involves the payment of excise duty. This tax is not the same for certain types of vehicles. Its size depends on the age of the car, the type of internal combustion engine, its volume and power. The excise tax on new vehicles increased significantly in 2014 - twice.
At the end of the summer of 2016, the excise tax on used cars was reduced. Since August 2016, the excise tax on vehicles with a gasoline engine, the volume of which is not more than 1 liter, has become equal to 10 eurocents. Until August 2016, it was at 1.11 euros. If the engine capacity is up to 2 liters, then it is necessary to pay 0.063 euros per 1 cubic meter. see, which is 1.3 euros less than before the bill. The VAT rate is 20%. This tax is calculated from the amount of excise duty and customs duty.
Legislative changes
The procedure for customs clearance of cars in Ukraine has undergone some changes after the relevant law was passed in 2017. It is now impossible to import vehicles into Ukraine that are over 5 years old.
Also, all cars must comply with the Euro-5 standard. The essence of the standard is to reduce the harmful effects on the environment. If the machine does not comply with Euro 5, then it must be re-equipped. According to experts, the prices of vehicles that do not meet the standard and whose age exceeds 5 years will significantly decrease. At the same time, the cost of re-equipping cars for Euro-5 will be increased. The reaction of European sellers to the Law of Ukraine on customs clearance of cars was not long in coming. Prices for used vehicles rose by an average of 500-1000 euros.
Taxes Canceled
There are three types of taxes that you no longer have to pay when importing a vehicle into the customs territory of Ukraine. This is an import and disposal fee, as well as a special duty. Previously, the size of the special duty was 6.46% of the customs value for vehicles with an engine capacity of up to 1.5 liters and twice as much with an engine of up to 2.2 liters.
Import duty amounted to 5% of the customs value of the vehicle, and another 5.5 thousand and 11 thousand hryvnias for cars and trucks, respectively, had to be paid for disposal. In addition, the disposal rate increased depending on the type of engine. For its calculation, coefficients were taken, which were determined by current legislation.
In addition, the fee was canceled at the first registration of the vehicle in the traffic police. When purchasing a car with an engine of 3 liters, it is necessary to pay a transport tax of 25 thousand hryvnias in Ukraine.
Possible cancellation of customs clearance of cars
Over the past few years, Ukrainian MPs have been actively speculating on the topic of canceling customs clearance of cars in Ukraine. More than seven years ago, the first steps were taken towards this, when Ukrainian citizens collected signatures for an electronic petition. But it was not considered by the president of the state. But nevertheless, the government went to meet the inhabitants of the country and abolished some duties, and also reduced the size of the excise tax. This greatly simplified the life of Ukrainian car owners.
At the moment, one should not expect next steps on the part of the Ukrainian government aimed at simplifying the procedure for customs clearance of vehicles or its complete cancellation. However, for more than two years now, in the news of the media, there have been some periodic reports that the customs clearance of cars for combatants in Ukraine may be canceled.
In 2016, a bill was submitted for consideration, in which it was proposed to exempt participants in the anti-terrorist operation from customs duties when clearing vehicles. Cancellation applies to cars with a gasoline or diesel engine, the volume of which is from 1 to 3 liters. However, the law has not yet been adopted, so importing a car into Ukraine without customs clearance is not yet possible.