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Importing a Classic Car from the UK

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  • 11-03-2024 6:43pm
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    ApePiaggio
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭


    Hi, Can anyone give me advice on importing a classic car from the UK. Its an Italian make and about 40 years old, worth £6,000. I will go to collect it in the uk and bring it back to Ireland. My question is, do i have to pay an import tax when i arrive at the port in Ireland and do i have to pay VAT in Ireland? If so how much? Secondly, what is the registration process (does it need vrt, nct?)?

    Thank You

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    hoodie6029
    Registered Users Posts: 3,472 ✭✭✭hoodie6029


    The VRT will be a flat rate of €200 as it’s over 30 years old. As it’s over 40, it was been NCT exempt.

    As for the customs and VAT, I’m not sure since Brexit. There are a few older threads here from the last few months that might be helpful to browse on that.

    Best of luck with the new motor!

    The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.



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    mustang68
    Registered Users Posts: 1,106 ✭✭✭mustang68


    It's the "normal" 23% vat rate, no duty as the car is over 30.



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    steinbock123
    Registered Users Posts: 609 ✭✭✭steinbock123


    Am considering a classic from the UK, registered new in NI in 1986. Price is twenty grand sterling. The car was in NI for over twenty years, and was then sold to the UK, where it has remained since, although it still retains its original NI registration number, as this was obviously still valid over in England. Will I get hit with the 23% VAT if I buy it and bring it over??



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