At the moment, there are 2 main markets from which imported cars are delivered to us. These are the USA and Germany. And since in the first case the delivery cost can reach several thousand dollars (payment for ferry services), in the second case you can also drive a car for 300 euros, provided that you do all this yourself. However, driving a car is only half the trouble, because it also needs to be cleared.
And here right at the car owners there may be problems and confusion. In this article we will try to tell in detail how to clear a car from Germany, and what you should know before leaving.
How to act?
To get started, notify customs in advance that you intend to import a car from abroad. This is done exclusively in writing. After that, the customs will require a deposit to be made to the account of the IATP (Moscow Automobile Customs Post) or to the account of the IATP (Moscow Regional Automobile Customs Post). The money you paid will be taken into account when clearing a car at the border. In fact, the cost of payments should be reduced. However, be careful - if you change your mind about importing a car, the deposit will be refunded to you within 2-3 years, so think and make important decisions in advance.
Before you clear a car from Germany, you should drive it to the territory of Russia. Paperwork begins upon the arrival of the car at a customs point. The import of the vehicle will be permitted only when it is identified. You should have a certificate of control over the delivery of the car in your hands. Do not forget to pay customs duties. Next, send the car to the MATP or MOATP. You need to come to the post in advance and stand in line. On the appointed day, give notice that the vehicle has arrived. After that, you should place the car in the warehouse of the temporary storage warehouse and conclude an agreement there. Next, the inspector will inspect the vehicle. If necessary, you can make an independent assessment of the car. After completing the relevant documents, your car will be completely legal for operation in Russia.
note
When considering how to clear a car from Germany, consider one nuance. Some motorists argue that customs clearance of broken cars will cost less. This is fundamentally wrong. Payment of customs duty is based on the year of manufacture of the car and the working volume of its engine. When learning how to clear a truck from Germany, check if it meets the EURO-2.3 standard, etc. The inspectors do not take into account the rest. And let the vehicle be with broken windows and a mangled body, all the same, the price of the duty will be the same.
Useful advice for those who want to clear a car from Germany
Customs clearance calculator. Probably everyone has heard of such an option. Similar calculators are on many automotive sites. When filling out the appropriate fields, it displays the estimated cost of a cleared car for free. Therefore, when deciding how to clear a car from Germany, first check the price of duties, even if it is approximate.