Ireland Landed
Cost Calculator
Calculate the exact customs duty, VAT and VRT you'll pay to import any car into Ireland — based on 2026 Revenue rates and current EU trade agreements.
Vehicle Details
Using default for petrol (40 mg/km). Enter your value for a precise NOx levy.
Origin & Source
No customs duty. The EU–Japan trade agreement removes the tariff on Japanese-built cars — you'll need a statement of origin proving where it was built.
Purchase & Shipping
Typical shipping for japan, including port charges and marine insurance. Switch to "Enter exact amount" if you have a quote.
Irish Market Value (OMSP)
VRT is charged on the car's OMSP — Revenue's view of what it would sell for in an Irish showroom today, not what you paid abroad. You can look yours up with the official Revenue VRT estimator or by checking similar cars on carzone.ie. Not sure? Tap "Help me estimate it" above.
Cost Breakdown
Indicative 2026 figures
Purchase Price
€15,000
Shipping & Transport
€1,500
CIF Value
Cost + Insurance + Freight
€16,500
Irish Import Taxes
Customs Duty (0.00%)
Preferential rate applies
€0
VAT (23%)
On CIF + duty: €16,500
€3,795
VRT (13.50% of OMSP)
110 g/km WLTP · OMSP €22,000
€2,970
NOx Levy
€200
Total Import Taxes
€6,965
Total Landed in Ireland
€23,465
Tax burden
42%
of CIF
This figure covers taxes and shipping only. Our customs clearance handling, and optional door delivery from the port if you'd like the car brought to you, are charged separately — ask us for a fixed quote.
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How Irish import tax works
Three charges stack in order. Each is calculated on top of the last.
Customs Duty
- 0% for Japan-built cars (EU–Japan EPA, from Feb 2026)
- 0% for UK-built cars with proof of UK origin (TCA)
- 0% for EU-manufactured cars imported from the EU
- 10% for everything else — India, Korea, USA, etc.
- 10% for EU-built cars sold through the UK
- Charged on CIF value (price + shipping + insurance)
- Charged on country of MANUFACTURE, not registration
VAT — 23%
- Always applies to Japan, UK/GB, India, AU, NZ imports
- EU/NI: only if under 6 months old OR under 6,000 km
- Calculated on CIF value + customs duty
- UK is outside the EU post-Brexit — VAT always applies
- Both thresholds must pass for a used EU car to be VAT-free
VRT
- 7% to 41% of Revenue's OMSP (Irish retail value)
- Calculated on CO₂ emissions band (WLTP figure required)
- Plus a NOx levy on petrol and diesel cars
- EVs pay 7% band + zero NOx levy
- EV relief up to €5,000 until 31 Dec 2026
- Classic cars (30+ yrs) pay a flat €200
- Revenue sets the OMSP — not your purchase price
Will you pay customs duty?
Duty depends on two things: where the car was built and where you're buying it. Change either below to see the rate — and your VAT — update.
Customs duty
0%
VAT on import
23%
Always applies outside the EU
0%
EU / NI single market
0%
Japan · EPA
0%
UK · TCA
10%
Other · WTO
2026 VRT CO₂ Band Reference
VRT is a percentage of Irish OMSP. Lower emissions = dramatically less tax.
| CO₂ (g/km WLTP) | VRT Rate | On €20k OMSP |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 50 | 7% | €1,400 |
| 51 – 80 | 9% | €1,800 |
| 81 – 90 | 9.75–10.5% | ~€2,025 |
| 91 – 100 | 11.25–12% | ~€2,325 |
| 101 – 110 | 12.75–13.5% | ~€2,625 |
| 111 – 120 | 15.25–16% | ~€3,125 |
| 121 – 135 | 16.75–19.25% | ~€3,600 |
| 136 – 150 | 20–25% | ~€4,500 |
| 151 – 170 | 27.5–30% | ~€5,750 |
| 171 – 190 | 35% | €7,000 |
| Over 190 | 41% | €8,200 |
Disclaimer: This calculator provides indicative estimates based on 2026 Revenue rates and current EU trade agreements. VRT is charged on Revenue's OMSP, confirmed only at NCTS inspection. Exchange rates are indicative mid-market figures. Tax rates, VRT bands, trade-agreement tariff schedules and reliefs change — the BEV relief and VRT bands are reviewed each Budget. This is not legal, financial or tax advice. Always verify with revenue.ie, the NCTS and a licensed customs agent before committing to a purchase.