It is becoming more and more difficult to buy a foreign car abroad with its subsequent import into the Russian Federation. The introduced changes in customs duties, obtaining a certificate for a used car ultimately increase the cost of used vehicles. The main reason why you should still buy a car in Estonia is to buy a model that is not sold in Russia in a normal state.
Instructions
Step 1
There are two ways to buy a foreign car abroad. The first is that you drive the car yourself and solve all the problems yourself. The second way is to hire a “ferryman”, a specialist who will take care of all the problems associated with the purchase, delivery and customs clearance. You can also contact a car company that specializes in buying cars overseas.
Step 2
All options have their pros and cons. So, if you go yourself, you have the opportunity to choose a car yourself and thoroughly inspect it before buying. If you use the services of a specialized distillation company, you will get some guarantees.
Step 3
When using the services of "ferrymen" you will incur additional costs. However, in most cases they pay off by saving time. To protect yourself from possible troubles, be sure to draw up a contract. Write in it the terms for purchasing a car, price, model, age and equipment, the amount of cash incentives to the intermediary.
Step 4
If you decide to buy a car on your own, issue a passport for the trip in advance, if necessary, a visa. You shouldn't go into the unknown. Stock up on a few addresses and make an appointment with the sellers two days before departure. Use the services of a reputable dealer to be sure of the car's pedigree and “fair” mileage.
Step 5
Begin inspection of the car with a service book. Be sure to pay attention to what stamps are in it. These should not be marks from the same salon. Look at the measurements of the compression of the cylinders, consider the condition of the body. Make sure the engine is running quietly.
Step 6
Check the data sheet. The number of owners recorded in it is also important. Pay attention to the period of technical inspection. If it expires, then the car will be more difficult to overtake. Be sure to write two sales contracts: yourself and the seller.
Step 7
The purchased car must be cleared through customs. There are two ways. If the import is registered for an individual - at a uniform customs rate. If the import is made to a legal entity - according to the aggregate customs payment.
Step 8
When imported by the first method, the amount of the duty depends on the volume of the engine. In the second case - not only on the volume of the engine, but also on its power, even the type, as well as the customs value of the vehicle. Remember that all imported foreign cars are divided into 3 age categories: age up to 3 years, from 3 to 5 and older than 5 years. Each category has its own rules for calculating the duty, read them on the website of the customs service.
