Importing a Japanese used car to Russia
Russian customs charge import customs duties on personal motor vehicles, with the exception of motor vehicles belonging to foreign diplomats.
In order to transport a motor vehicle across the Russian border, the importer must pay a deposit to Moscow customs in advance. The amount of the deposit depends on year of manufacturing and the engine volume in c.c.
At the beginning of 2002, the deposit amounts were as follows:
Cars over 3 years old with an engine volume of under 2500 c.c: 1,500 Euro
Cars over 3 years old with an engine volume of over 2500 c.c: 3,500 Euro
Cars under 3 years old with an engine volume of under 2500 c.c: 7,000 Euro
Cars under 3 years old with an engine volume of over 2500 c.c: 15,000 Euro
(The above prices are subject to change at any time without prior notice).
The deposit can be used at the moment of import customs clearance in payment of import customs duties.
The deposit does not always fully cover the full amount of import duties that you will be charged for your motor vehicle when bringing it into Russia. The actual amount of import customs duties will depend on the value of the car, the year of manufacturing, the engine type and volume in c.c. and the engine horse power.
General Regulations
All goods and means of transport moved through the customs border of the Russian Federation must be declared to the customs authorities of the Russian Federation.
A customs declaration is issued within 15 days of the date the goods are presented to the customs authorities of the Russian Federation.
Current legislation establishes appropriate penalties for violating customs regulations. In particular, for failing to declare goods and means of trans-port in the established procedure, a fine may be exacted equalling from two to five times the amount of the minimum monthly wage amount as stipulated by legislation.
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