Car enthusiasts are well aware that the cost of cars in our country is much higher than that in Europe, the USA, or even more so in Japan. This situation leads to the fact that some of our compatriots buy cars abroad, mainly in Lithuania at low prices. It is this country that has significantly expanded its car market in recent years. But the price can increase significantly when the car is cleared. Therefore, you need to take into account some of the nuances when buying a car in Lithuania.
Cars are purchased in bulk throughout Europe and delivered to Lithuania, due to which you can buy a car there at a very low price. At the same time, Lithuania is a member of the European Union, which means that it is subject to all laws and customs procedures, as well as to other EU member states. Thus, when exporting a car from Lithuania, you need to adhere to certain rules.
Required documents
When exporting and further importing a car, you will need to establish the official status of the goods of the Customs Union. This can be confirmed by:
- registration of transport on the territory of Lithuania, issued in the form of a certificate;
- or the same certificate with a mark of deregistration. It must be certified by the head of the Regitra (analogue of MREO);
- certification of the TS-25a form;
- customs declaration indicating the route of return home;
- a sales contract (or a reference invoice) drawn up by the seller on a letterhead;
- insurance.
You also need to issue a vehicle passport (PTS). Please note that the vehicle must comply with the Euro 4 emission class. Otherwise, you will not be given a TCP. The duty to fill in the line on the environmental class of the vehicle lies entirely with the customs authorities. They do this on the basis of the certificate of conformity "Conclusion on the conformity of the chassis" and "Approval of the vehicle type".
What to look for when buying
According to customs legislation, the procedure for calculating and paying various customs duties and payments for imported cars is strictly defined. So, the size of the duty will be influenced by the type of imported car (car, passenger, cargo), year of manufacture, engine volume, customs value.
Please note that the customs value is the average price of the imported car in the free market, not the amount paid for the car when it was purchased. Therefore, when buying, first of all, you need to find out the year of manufacture of the car. The coefficient of customs duty for cars older than 5 years is twice as high as for cars of later years of production. Please note that documents for European cars sometimes indicate the year of first registration, rather than the year of manufacture.
Also pay attention to the engine size. The larger it is, the more you will pay for customs clearance.
Before buying, be sure to check the vehicle data on the Regitra website. Pay special attention to the VIN number. All his numbers should be clearly visible and not cause you any questions.
In order to find out the approximate cost of customs clearance, you can use online calculators. Keep in mind that the amount in the calculator will often not exactly match the actual amount for customs clearance. Therefore, consider this point and have a reserve of cash.
