Is customs duty included in VRT for import?

Is "Customs Duty" on a non-EU import (e.g. a car from Japan) included in the figure got from the VRT calculator, or is it an additional charge?

Enoch Soames (Bray)

May 2018 Filed under: importing

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Expert answer

Hi Enoch,

No, customs duty, along with VAT, is another charge on top of VRT. Well, actually, VRT is a charge on top of customs duty and VAT. You have to pay the customs and VAT when the car enters the country, and then go and get it assessed for VRT. You can find more details on this from the Revenue website or by reading our How Much VRT is Paid in Ireland? guide.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe