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Car customs clearance from Poland
Hi everyone! Thinking about importing a car from Poland — the selection there is really good right now and prices look much better than local ones. But I’m not very familiar with the customs clearance process. I heard that in 2026 the rules changed quite a bit — full excise, VAT, no more big discounts. Could someone who recently went through this share how much it actually costs in total and what are the main pitfalls? Has anyone used customs brokers to avoid dealing with all the paperwork themselves?
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Yeah, lots of people are bringing cars from Poland now — choice and prices are indeed attractive. Since 2026 the old benefits are mostly gone, so you pay the full package: ~10% duty, excise (depends on engine size and year), plus 20% VAT. For a 2018–2020 car with a decent engine it often comes to 30–50% of the car’s value, but you have to calculate exactly with the online calculator for your specific model. I didn’t want to handle it alone — too easy to make a mistake with declarations. I used a service that does everything turn-key: prepares documents, accompanies at customs. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the current process and real costs specifically for cars from Poland https://tamognia-prosto.com.ua/ua/posluhy/rozmytnennia-avto/rozmytnennia-avto-z-polshchi/ — helped me understand everything and avoid extra expenses. If the budget allows, going through a broker is much calmer.