Reckon this Honda will be VAT-free on importation?

Hi,

I am possibly going to try import a 242 Honda CR-V from a dealer in Belfast. It's a July 2024 car and has 20,000km on it. They gave me the V5 logbook and a TSS form. Do you think Revenue will accept this so it will be exempt from VAT and import duty?

Fiona (Dublin)

Aug 2025 Filed under: importing

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Expert answer

Hi Fiona,

So long as the TSS shows that the car was imported into Northern Ireland according to the Windsor Framework, then yes, it should be exempt from VAT and import duty. We always advise readers to double-check with Revenue before committing to a sale.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor