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Import auta z USA

Clearing and registering a US car in Poland — 0% or 10% duty

We clear cars from the USA: we check whether the car qualifies for 0% duty (built in the USA), calculate excise and VAT, prepare the documents and put it on Polish plates.

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0%duty on US-assembled cars from 1 Jul 2026
10%if the car was built outside the USA
to 31 Dec 2029zero-rate period
30 daysto register after import

Figures checked against official sources.

0% duty from 1 July 2026

Under EU Regulation 2026/1455, from 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Dec 2029 cars of US origin enter the EU duty-free. What matters is where the car was built, not where it was bought: a BMW X5 from Spartanburg, a Mercedes GLE from Alabama or a US-built Tesla qualify; a Jeep Compass from Mexico or Chrysler Pacifica from Canada don't.

What you need for the zero rate

You must prove US origin and direct shipment from the USA to the EU. The VIN hints at the assembly country but is not proof on its own — exporter and shipping documents are needed. We check before you buy so you don't overpay 10%.

Copart and IAAI auctions

Auction cars clear on the same rules. Damaged cars are cheaper, but budget for repairs before the inspection.

Excise and VAT

Excise is charged on the customs value plus duty: 3.1% or 18.6% for petrol and diesel, less for hybrids, 0% for electric. 23% VAT when cleared in Poland.

Registration

After customs — inspection, OC, sworn translation of the title and invoice, the registration office and plates.

Step by step

Step by step: Cars from the USA

01Documents
  • Invoice / bill of sale
  • Certificate of Title
  • Bill of lading
  • Proof of origin — for 0% duty
  • Owner's passport or residence card
02How it works
  • Calculation from VIN and price
  • Origin check
  • Customs and excise
  • Inspection, translation, OC
  • Registration and plates
Customs calculator

What customs and registration will cost

Choose where the car is from, the engine and price — we calculate duty, excise, VAT, inspection and registration.

Conditions: 12+ months living outside the EU, the car is yours and used for 6+ months before the move, imported within 12 months, cannot be sold for 12 months.

An estimate: the authorities set the final customs value and taxes. Exchange rates and shipping costs affect the total.

Duty —
Excise —
VAT 23%—
Inspection149 zł
Registration and plates~160 zł
Total taxes and fees—

Our service — from 500 zł, depending on how complex your case is.

Get an exact calculation

Car documents in English, Korean or another language? Sworn translation — DocsCenter →
OC insurance is required before registration — get it at PolisaCenter →

Customs or registration request

A few questions about the car — we reply with a calculation. You can attach photos of the invoice, title or registration.

Photo or scan of the document (optional)Up to 10 files: photos or PDF (invoice, title, registration). Makes the calculation more accurate.
Questions

Questions and answers

01Bought in the USA but built in Canada — 0% duty?

No. The zero rate depends on the assembly country, not the purchase country. Canadian- or Mexican-built cars pay 10%.

02Can I clear the car in Germany or the Netherlands?

Yes — VAT is then paid at that country's rate and excise in Poland. We'll advise what works best for you.

03How long does shipping from the USA take?

Usually a few weeks by sea plus time in port, depending on the carrier.

Guide

Related articles

Guide

0% duty on cars from the USA: which cars qualify

From 1 July 2026, US-built cars enter the EU duty-free. Which cars qualify and what documents you need.

Read the article →
See also

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Sources

· AutoCenter (Konstantyn Wrocław)

Send a request

Quick request

Name and phone — we'll call back and work out customs and registration for your car. The price depends on how complex your case is. Taxes and state fees are calculated separately in the calculator.

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Quick request

Name and phone — we'll call back and work out customs and registration for your car.