How to import used cars to Russia from China
Vehicle Requirements
- Euro V emission standard (Euro 5)
- Pre-installed with ERA-GLONASS emergency call system (we can retrofit this for you).
- Full compliance with Customs Union TR CU 018/2011.
Certification by Vehicle Age
| Vehicle Age | Certification Type | Test Requirements | Validity period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≤ 3 years | OTTC certification | Lab test (brakes/lights/emissions etc.) | 3 years |
| ＞3 years | SBKTS certification | Test-free, original technical documentation required | Single Pass |
Tax & Fee Structure
Import Tariffs
- Individuals
- Pay based on vehicle value (<3 years)
- Pay based on vehicle age & displacement (≥3 years)
- Legal entities:Pay based on engine displacement + vehicle age
Other Costs
- VAT: 20% of the value of the vehicle.
- Excise duty: 0-1,302 RUB/horsepower (based on engine power)
- Recycling Tax:Different recovery factors for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and trucks.
- Individuals:Tax rate depends on vehicle age
- Legal entities:Tax rate based on age + engine displacement
Tax calculator Example(for personal imports)
Click to see the composition of taxes and fees(for example, Toyota Land Cruiser 3.0L Diesel)
- Tariffs：Vehicle up to 3 years old = Customs valuation x 15%;More than 3 years old = 1,500RUB + displacement surcharge
- VAT：(Customs valuation + tariffs) x 20%
- Consumption Tax：204 hp × 1,302 RUB per hp = 265,608 RUB
- Recycling Tax：Vehicle age 5 years × base rate (2024 passenger car = RUB 20,000)
Duty Free Special Access
Personal tax exemption policy:Individuals may import duty-free one motor vehicle with an engine displacement of not more than 1.8L (subject to fulfilment of either condition):
- Migrants to Russia from other countries
- Russian citizens who have lived outside the country for ≥ 6 months continuously
Corporate tax exemption policy:VAT exemption for one year on vehicles imported and registered as legal capital of a newly registered business
Temporary imports:
- Vehicles temporarily imported and used for ≤ 1 year are exempt from customs duty.
- If the vehicle has been used for more than 1 year, 3 per cent of the total price of the vehicle will be taxed every month.
Suggestions for optimising customs clearance timescales and costs
Route Selection
- As of 2024.08.01, it is recommended to choose vehicles within 3 years of age to avoid high scrap tax.
Preparation of documents
- Apply for EAC certification pre-inspection in advance (save 7-10 working days)
- Payment of excise duty through authorised agents (reduces administrative costs by 20%)
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