HomeHow much does it cost to clear a motorcycle from Japan to Russia through customs: calculator

In our country, motorcycle vehicles made in Japan, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Korea, the USA and other countries are in demand.
Import duties on motorcycles are high, but this does not discourage interest. Most of the motorcycles are imported from Europe, Japan, Germany and Italy. Moreover, these are often used motorcycles from the 90s and 2000s. The tax is lower on used equipment. In Europe and Japan, there is a more careful attitude towards vehicles, service is well developed, and the roads are different. In most cases, it is more profitable to independently purchase a motorcycle abroad and clear it through customs for your own needs. The possibilities of choosing a model and price when purchasing independently are much wider. The nuances of this procedure should be considered in more detail.

Content

• When is it worth importing a car from abroad?
• How to clear a car through customs
• Customs clearance procedure
• What determines the amount of customs duty?
• Calculation of customs clearance costs
• Features of importing an electric vehicle
• Customs clearance of a car from Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia
• Customs clearance of cars from the USA and Europe
• How much does it cost to clear a car from Japan through customs?
• "Autocode" for customs cleared cars

In 2021 (from January to October), according to the Federal Customs Service, more than 185 thousand cars and almost 18 thousand trucks were imported into Russia from abroad. Why do Russians bother so much and go to other countries to buy a car? Together with a customs clearance expert, we will figure out what are the advantages of moving a vehicle, from which countries it is more profitable to import cars, and how to properly carry out customs clearance.

Scooter - what is it?

A scooter is a motorized vehicle designed for 1-2 people. The engine is often installed gasoline. It differs from other types of motor vehicles in its design features and operating principle:

• instead of a standard gearbox, it has a V-belt variator;
• wheels of small diameter;
• a specific way of placing the driver;
• there is storage space in front, behind or under the seat.

ATTENTION!
We work only with legal entities. Scooters are imported from both Asian and European countries, but vehicles from China are the most popular due to their attractive cost and functionality.

When is it worth importing a car from abroad?

It is worth moving a car from another country for several reasons:

• if you want to save money on buying an imported car;
• get a reliable car from the manufacturing country;
• purchase a rare model that is difficult to buy in Russia.

It seems that bringing a car from abroad is simple. I bought it and returned with the long-awaited new thing to Russia (or brought it with the help of an intermediary).

In fact, you will have to go through several stages of customs clearance, otherwise you will not be able to register the car with the traffic police, and therefore not use it in our country either.

Alena Khotmirova, customs clearance expert:

– Not so long ago, the business of transporting cars from abroad, clearing them through customs and then selling them on the territory of the Russian Federation was a very profitable business. In recent years, due to increased customs duties, importing cars from abroad does not bring significant profits. And compliance with all formalities during customs clearance (insurance, GLONASS, etc.) can be difficult.

For illegal movement across the Russian border, a fine of three times the price of the car is provided. The most severe punishment faces transporters who evade paying customs duties (if we are talking about non-payment of 1 million rubles or more). Here you can already earn a half-million dollar fine or go to jail for up to two years.

It is worth bringing from abroad only what is profitable. These are used cars from three to five years old, for which a minimum customs duty is established. Consider cars with an engine capacity of up to 1,800 cubic meters; they also offer loyal payments. Relocating more powerful vehicles older than seven years is considered the most expensive.

Alena Khotmirova, customs clearance expert:

— Considering that the import duty depends on the year of manufacture of the car, it is now most profitable to import cars that are 3-5 years old. At the same time, choose those manufacturers who do not have production facilities in our country, but are popular among car enthusiasts.

Also read: Review of sites for selling used cars: pros and cons for sellers

How to clear a car through customs

Customs clearance is carried out in order to legalize a car for use in Russia. It includes an inspection of documents and the visual condition of the car.

If you want to move an imported car, first find out how much it will cost to register it. You can calculate the cost yourself using an online calculator, or contact a customs broker. Then you need to pay for customs services (customs services), which guarantees trouble-free crossing of the Russian border. Its amount is equal to the approximate cost of the car.

Funds are transferred to a customs deposit three to four days before departure abroad. After receiving the funds, the driver will be given a customs receipt. If there is an overpayment, the money will be returned upon the driver’s request within 4-6 weeks.

Alena Khotmirova, customs clearance expert:

— If the driver drives himself, he needs to fill out the passenger customs declaration TD-6. If it will be transported by container, TD-6 is not needed. You need to inform customs of the ship's name and container number.

Also read: Rules for selling a car 2021

Is it possible to import a motorcycle without paying state duty?

People are interested in legal ways to avoid paying state duty. There are no legal methods; we can only advise “temporary import”. Its period is up to one year. However, temporary import is possible only for bikes intended for personal use. Therefore, it is prohibited to use them for commercial purposes or rent them out. After this period (1 year), you will need to re-issue official papers and pay customs duties. Therefore, if a person is going to use the vehicle for a long time, then this method will not work.

In addition, if you do not register the motorcycle, then it cannot be used legally. The person will experience undesirable consequences in the form of problems with law enforcement agencies.

Customs clearance procedure

The verification is carried out in several stages.

Stage 1: filling out the customs declaration. The document contains information about the owner and the vehicle. After filling out the declaration, you will be assigned a registration number, which will later be entered into the database.

Stage 2: transfer of the declaration and documents for the car to the inspector. When crossing the border you will be inspected:

• Original documents for the car and the sales contract (we recommend making copies in advance).
• Customs receipt and certificate. Issued at customs when the driver provides security for customs clearance (at least 5 days before entering Russia).
• Insurance. It cannot be done in advance, but it can be easily completed online at the representative office of the insurance company abroad or at the border. You do not need to be present in person or transport the car to obtain insurance.
• Sensor and button ERA-GLONASS.
• Vehicle Design Safety Certificate (VSSC). Some certification organizations issue it without the fact of installation, but with a signed installation agreement. The registration period is 1 day.

Inspectors will also be interested in the purpose of importing the car to check whether there are benefits in paying duties, and the mileage of the car.

Stage 3: decision making by the customs service. After checking the documents, the inspector will send the car for inspection. If the documents are not available, the employee will ask you to deliver them.

Stage 4: vehicle inspection. The check is carried out at a special site in the presence of the driver. The customs officer will check the accuracy of the data from the declaration. If violations of the rules for importing cars are discovered or the authenticity of the documents raises doubts, the inspector will draw up a protocol on the violations and send the car to a temporary storage warehouse. The car can stay there for no more than two months, during which time the driver needs to complete customs clearance.

If no violations are found, the employee will put an o in the declaration, sign it and affix a stamp. Then he will make an inventory of the documents in two copies and transfer them to the customs clearance (CTS) and currency control (VC) department. There they will check the cost of importing a car and the cost of transporting it to the Russian border, sign each copy of the inventory, put down dates and send the documents to the customs payments department (CPD).

Having calculated the total amount, the OTP employee will put a personal stamp, signature, his full name, the date of inspection, then transfer the package to the car registration department. Information about the car will be entered into the database, after which the driver will be issued an import certificate and vehicle title.

Also read: State duty for deregistration of a car in 2021

Registration

The scooter must be registered within 10 days from the date of purchase. Required documents:

• Russian Federation passport of the owner;
• confirmation of ownership;
• PTS;
• OSAGO;
• application for registration;
• checks confirming payment of state duties.

State duties are established for:

• registration certificate;
• issuing numbers;
• making changes to the PTS.

After inspection, a certificate and numbers are issued.

Calculation of customs clearance costs

Payment No. 1: recycling fee

This is a mandatory payment for all cars imported into Russia. Using this money, the car will be scrapped in the future. The one-time fee amounts are fixed. They do not depend on the size and power of the vehicle. Only age affects:

• 3,400 rubles - for new cars (less than three years old);
• 5,300 rubles - for a car (over three years old.

Payment No. 2: money for installing the ERA-GLONASS system

All cars crossing the Russian border must now have the ERA-GLONASS security system. She independently calls rescuers in the event of an accident. If the car is not initially equipped with EROY-GLONASS, you will have to spend about 30 thousand rubles plus for installation.

Payment No. 3: customs duty

Customs fees are charged for processing documents. It depends on the cost of the car.

Payment No. 4: Customs duty

The final price tag for customs clearance, as mentioned above, depends on several characteristics of the car:

• car prices;
• Year of release;
• engine power;
• carrying capacity (applies only to trucks).

Rates in Russia:

Let us show with an example how much it costs to clear a car through customs. For example, you buy a 2021 Renault Logan with a 1.2 liter engine for 4,500 euros. Less than three years have passed since its release, which means we use the first table.

In terms of cost, the car ranks first (up to 8,500 euros), calculations are made from 54% of the price, at least 2.5 € per 1 cubic meter. cm.

We first calculate by percentage. We multiply the cost of the car by 54%: 4500 euros x 54% = 2430 euros. Then we multiply the cost per 1 cubic meter. cm per engine capacity: 2.5 euro x 1200 cc. cm = 3000 euros.

Of the two amounts, it is better to choose the larger one, since the amount of the duty is constantly changing. In case of overpayment, after the inspectors calculate how much it costs to clear the car through customs, the amount can be returned back.

Payment No. 5: excise tax

The larger the engine capacity and the older the car, the higher the excise tax. This is an indirect tax that is levied during customs clearance.

Payment No. 6: VAT

Value added tax is also calculated separately depending on the year of manufacture, type of fuel, and so on.

Calculate how much it costs to clear a car through customs in Russia, taking into account taxes, excise taxes, etc. not so easy. The approximate cost can be calculated using a special calculator or contact a customs broker. He charges 10-15 thousand rubles for his services.

Alena Khotmirova, customs clearance expert:

– Considering the innovations in the legislation regarding the mandatory installation of the GLONASS button, insurance and other things, I would advise you to contact professional brokers. It is extremely difficult to clear customs on your own.

Also read: How to register a car sale

Customs clearance of motorcycles and cars in 2021

Procedure

Unfortunately, the motorcycle market in Russia is not represented by a very large number of models, both domestic and foreign. Therefore, some fans of this vehicle prefer to buy it abroad, where there is much more choice.

In order to cross the border without any problems with the purchased motorcycle, you need to calculate and make all the necessary payments for it in advance. Money is deposited into the account of the customs authority either by the buyer himself, or by his representative or intermediary. The procedure is as follows:

1. Direct purchase of a vehicle. In this case, the seller must provide all the necessary documentation for the transaction:

• for individuals – invoice (or bill of sale);
• for legal entities - a contract indicating all the terms of the transaction.

2. Determination of the customs code of the vehicle. It consists of ten numbers, and it is not difficult to determine them yourself. Further payments will be calculated based on this code.

3. Calculation of required payments. These include VAT, excise tax, duty and customs duty.

4. Drawing up a declaration and making payments.

When calculating, you need to be careful, because the lack of even one kopeck or ruble will lead to the fact that the motorcycle simply will not be allowed through customs. After all these steps, the vehicle is ready to cross the border.

What payments need to be made

All payments required for payment can be divided into two groups:

1. Mandatory – those that must be entered in accordance with legal requirements. These include:

• customs duty;
• duty;
• VAT;
• excise tax (paid for motorcycles with a power above 150 hp).

2. Additional – the buyer has no direct obligation to pay them, but he will still have to do it. These include:

• payment for broker services - it is quite difficult to carry out the customs clearance procedure on your own, so you will have to use intermediary services;
• certification.

It is worth considering in more detail each of these payments, as well as the procedure for calculating them.

Customs clearance fee

This fee is the lowest in cost, its size depends on the type of buyer:

• for individuals the fee is 250 rubles;
• When importing a large consignment of goods, legal entities will pay a fee calculated on the basis of the total cost of all vehicles.

Duty

The basis for calculating the duty is the customs value of the motorcycle. It includes two components:

1. Purchase price of the vehicle. The buyer must confirm the declared value with relevant payment documents. If the customs authorities have any doubts about the reliability of this figure, the cost of the motorcycle will be determined by them independently. This is done on the basis of an assessment, data from trade catalogs of companies selling products, or using other methods available to the customs authority.

2. The cost of transporting a motorcycle to the border.

Example of customs duty calculation:

• motorcycle cost - $2,300;
• the cost of delivering it to customs is $400;
• the interest rate of duty is 16%.

Duty = (2300 + 400) * 0.16 = $432

If the buyer does not agree with the reasonable value of the motorcycle, he can turn to a procedure such as an independent examination. It is carried out at his expense and lasts at least 3 days. It is advisable to carry out this procedure in cases where the cost calculated by customs officers is much higher than what was actually paid. If the difference is small, the buyer may be left at a loss, because additional costs are associated with the examination:

• payment for the examination itself – from 2000 rubles. and higher;
• the cost of storing a motorcycle at the customs terminal, payment for forced downtime.

Value added tax

The tax rate is 18%, and the tax base is the sum of the customs value of the motorcycle, duty and excise tax (if any). For the example mentioned earlier, the procedure for calculating VAT will look like this:

VAT = (2300 + 400 + 432)* 0.18 = $564

Brokerage fees and certification

A customs broker is an intermediary who will help you interact with customs authorities, correctly calculate all payments and fill out a declaration. The specific cost of brokerage services depends on the region of the country, but on average it is 5,000 rubles.

In addition, the broker will help with motorcycle certification - the cost of this procedure is about 3,000 rubles.

Technical side of the procedure

Before the vehicle arrives, the buyer must ensure that all necessary papers (invoice, registration certificate) are handed over to the broker. Based on this documentation, the intermediary draws up a customs declaration and sends it to the place of expected arrival of the cargo (that is, the motorcycle). The number of this declaration must be provided to the driver or other person whose responsibilities include accompanying the vehicle.

After full prepayment of all payments (which is a mandatory condition for the passage of a motorcycle), all that remains is to wait for the cargo to arrive and independently meet it at the appropriate customs point. There you will also have to fill out certain documents and papers, which will be discussed in more detail on the spot.

If the entire procedure was completed correctly and in compliance with legislative requirements, the owner can only register it with the relevant authorities and register it. The complex customs clearance procedure ends here, and the buyer can operate the purchased vehicle under general conditions.

Questions and answers

Andrey Recently cleared his car through customs. After that, I was given a temporary passport for the vehicle. How long can I ride with it?

Ivan I purchased a car in the Moscow region this year. Next week I'm going to take her to Georgia. Tell me, will I need to clear it through customs again?

Alexey moved from Kyiv to Moscow this month, arriving in his own car. I am currently in the process of obtaining a temporary residence permit. How long can I drive with Kyiv license plates?

Evgeniy I would like to complete the procedure for customs clearance of a car using borrowed funds or a loan. How to do it?

Alexander I am bringing a car from France, how much will the customs clearance procedure cost?

Vladimir Tell me, how does the customs clearance procedure happen if I am coming from Ukraine? Where will I have to pay the money?

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Features of importing an electric vehicle

The procedure for customs clearance of electric vehicles is almost no different from customs clearance of conventional cars. The difference is possible only in the amount of customs duties, which consists of the following indicators:

• customs clearance fee (tied to the customs value of the electric car): from 500 (at a price of 200 thousand rubles per car) to 100 thousand rubles (at a price of 30 million rubles per car);
• import duty 15%;
• VAT 20%;
• standard recycling fee;
• excise tax rates calculated from engine power.

Also read: How to communicate with a car buyer by phone

Contacting intermediaries

As mentioned above, to carry out this operation you can turn to intermediaries. Working with them has a lot of positive qualities.

• Firstly, you can save a lot of time. Oddly enough, when working without intermediaries, the wait for data processing by government agencies can exceed several months.
• Secondly, specialists will help you avoid many pitfalls when registering a product. They will select a reliable seller for you, negotiate with him, etc.
• Finally, intermediaries take care of all paperwork responsibilities. This is very important, since any mistakes can significantly complicate the customs clearance procedure morally and financially.

Intermediaries, as a rule, carry out their activities at special auctions. This entails the following costs:

• Commission.
• Fee for processing a package of documents.
• Delivery. As a rule, it is carried out through several points, so its cost is quite high.
• Services of the company itself for registration of goods.
• Delivery within the Russian Federation.

The total cost of services from such companies can range from $1,000 or more. This design method is ideal for those for whom time is more important. After all, there are a variety of cases when immediate customs clearance of goods is necessary.

Before buying a German car, you need to study the rules for customs clearance of cars from Germany. Then the procedure for customs clearance of a car will not turn into a “headache” for its owner. Find out what benefits there are when clearing a car through customs here. The word “benefits” can only be a stretch to describe some concessions for a narrow category of persons.

Customs clearance of a car from Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia

These countries are members of the Eurasian Economic Union and provide for a single customs territory. Belarus and Kazakhstan have the same amount of duties. After paying for them, upon entering Russia, all that remains is to pay the recycling fee and equip the GLONASS system. Belarus is also popular because of its proximity to Europe; good models go there.

There will be no significant savings with Armenia and Kyrgyzstan, although preferential customs clearance rules apply there. But at the border with Russia, you will most likely be asked to pay the remaining amount for registration, recycling fees and installation of GLONASS.

Features of customs clearance of spare parts for motorcycles

Particular attention should be paid to the import of spare parts for motorcycles. This is a huge, actively developing market. Let's take, for example, an internal combustion engine. It is prohibited for individuals to import gasoline internal combustion engines, and no tricks, such as presenting the title of the equipment on which the engine will be installed, are allowed. It is forbidden! You can import diesel engines and gasoline outboard motors. If there is an urgent need: just disassemble the internal combustion engine and import it in parts, in accordance with the classification codes of the Commodity Nomenclature of Foreign Economic Activity and current customs duties.

In the same way - transportation in disassembled form - a motorcycle is imported for spare parts. It is important that a motorcycle cannot be assembled from spare parts from a single imported batch. In two steps, separately, it is worth transporting the numbered units - the frame and the engine. Customs clearance is carried out at the border, without paying a deposit. And it is advisable to transport it through Finland. Difficulties may arise when importing through Belarus.

Customs clearance of cars from the USA and Europe

Importing cars from America and European countries is considered profitable, because prices on the secondary market there are much lower than in Russia. At auctions in the USA there are even very budget options. For example, a Chevrolet Bolt with all customs clearance costs will cost 16-18 thousand dollars. This is a little more than a million rubles. It is difficult to buy a model in Russia, and the price tag for it is set at around two million.

Customs clearance of cars from Germany is also in demand. For example, to drive a German Volkswagen Polo from 2010, you will have to pay about 4,200 euros (about 370 thousand rubles). The total, including the price, will be about 600 thousand. Due to the exchange rate, this is not very profitable now; cheaper options can be found in Russia.

Alena Khotmirova, customs clearance expert:

– Many foreign manufacturers have opened production facilities in Russia. Therefore, if you compare the cost of a foreign car plus customs clearance and the cost of a similar model assembled in the Russian Federation, it turns out that the difference is small. In some cases, used models are even cheaper on the Russian market.

Also read: How to prepare a car for sale: expert advice

How much does it cost to clear a car from Japan through customs?

There are also auctions in Japan where you can bargain and bring a car to Russia through an intermediary. But this is not always beneficial. For example, a resident of Irkutsk managed to get a Japanese Toyota Aqua for 670 thousand rubles including all customs expenses (at that time the price tag in Russia was approximately the same). Plus, the entire process of delivery and customs clearance took 3.5 months.

But in Japan you can find cars that are not officially supplied or have ceased to be supplied to Russia (Toyota Succeed, Nissan Serena, Toyota Mark X and others).

Alena Khotmirova, customs clearance expert:

— Where is the best place to drive your car from depends on your location. If you live in Vladivostok and plan to sell cars there, then, of course, it is more profitable and convenient to import the Japanese auto industry. Europe is suitable for central Russia. As for American models, it is worth carefully calculating the logistics. Due to long distances, transporting a car can be quite expensive.

Also read: How to increase the price of a car when selling