We manage vehicle clearance for imports into Ireland, ensuring your car, van, or machinery is declared correctly and cleared without unnecessary delay.
Understanding Vehicle Clearance
Vehicle clearance is the process of declaring a vehicle to customs when it is imported into Ireland. It ensures that the vehicle complies with Irish Revenue and EU regulations before it can be registered or used.
This process includes submitting customs declarations, calculating duties and VAT, and providing the correct documentation. It is required for all vehicles entering Ireland from outside the EU.
Vehicle clearance is required when importing vehicles from the UK to Ireland, importing from non-EU countries, bringing in commercial vehicles, or importing machinery and specialist vehicles.
The process includes submitting a customs declaration, calculating applicable duties and VAT, verifying vehicle details and value, and completing clearance through Irish Revenue systems.
UK Vehicle Imports Explained
Since Brexit, vehicles imported from the UK are subject to customs procedures. This means that customs declarations are required, and VAT and duty may apply depending on the origin and value of the vehicle.
To complete vehicle clearance, you will need a purchase invoice, vehicle registration documents such as the V5C, transport documentation, and proof of origin to determine whether customs duty applies.
VAT is typically charged at 23% on imported vehicles. Customs duty of 10% may apply if the vehicle is not of UK or EU origin. In some cases, reliefs may be available, such as for returned goods or transfer of residence.
Japanese Imports Explained
Ireland has a strong market for imported Japanese vehicles, particularly performance and specialist models that are not widely available in Europe. Popular imports include vehicles such as the Subaru Impreza WRX STI, Toyota Celica, Nissan Skyline, and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (Evo), along with a wide range of Japanese domestic market (JDM) vehicles.
When importing a vehicle from Japan, customs clearance is required before the vehicle can be registered in Ireland. This includes submitting an import declaration, calculating any applicable customs duty and VAT, and ensuring the correct valuation and documentation are provided. We help importers manage the customs process from arrival through to clearance, helping to avoid delays and ensuring compliance with Irish Revenue requirements.
Why Businesses Choose Us
We support private individuals importing cars, car dealerships and traders, logistics and transport companies, and businesses importing commercial vehicles or machinery.
Complete Clearance Support
We provide a complete end-to-end vehicle import and clearance service designed to simplify the process for both individuals and businesses.
We prepare and submit customs declarations for all types of vehicles, ensuring compliance with Irish Revenue requirements. Our team handles import entries through Revenue systems and ensures accurate classification and valuation.
We manage customs entry filing, submit declarations through the Automated Import System (AIS), and handle all compliance checks and approvals required for clearance.
Returned Goods Relief (RGR) may allow goods, including vehicles, to be re-imported into Ireland without paying customs duty and, in some cases, VAT, provided certain conditions are met. This relief is commonly used when a vehicle that was previously in the EU has been temporarily exported and is later returned.
Our team can assess whether your vehicle may qualify for Returned Goods Relief and assist with the documentation and customs declaration required to support the claim. This can help reduce import costs and ensure the vehicle is cleared correctly upon arrival.
We calculate all applicable duties and VAT accurately, ensuring that you pay the correct amount based on the vehicle’s value and origin. We also provide guidance on any exemptions or reliefs that may apply.
Our approach helps you avoid overpayment or underpayment while ensuring the correct valuation is applied to your vehicle.
We assist with preparing and reviewing all required documentation, ensuring that everything is complete and accurate before submission.
Typical documentation includes the purchase invoice, V5C or logbook, transport documents, and proof of origin.
We provide dedicated support for UK to Ireland vehicle imports, managing all post-Brexit customs requirements and ensuring fast processing to avoid delays.
We handle clearance for cars and personal vehicles, vans and commercial vehicles, heavy machinery, and specialist vehicles. We also support dealerships and businesses importing vehicles in volume.
We assist with customs clearance for classic and vintage vehicles imported from the UK, Japan, the United States, and other international markets. Our team helps ensure accurate valuation, duty and VAT calculations, and compliance with Irish Revenue requirements, helping collectors, enthusiasts, and dealers complete the import process with confidence.
Vehicle clearance is the process of declaring and clearing a vehicle through customs when importing it into Ireland.
Yes, since Brexit, all vehicles imported from the UK require customs clearance.
VAT is typically charged at 23%, depending on the circumstances of the import.
A 10% customs duty may apply if the vehicle is not of UK or EU origin.
You will typically need a purchase invoice, V5C or logbook, proof of origin, and transport documentation.
Vehicle clearance is usually completed quickly when all documentation is correct and submitted accurately.
Yes, we provide a full-service solution and manage the entire process on your behalf.
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