Importing a car to Lithuania from US auctions
What it costs, which cars you're allowed to bring in, and the documents you'll need — before you bid on Copart or IAAI.
Customs cost to Lithuania
| Import duty | 10% of customs value |
| Excise | sedan: $0 · suv: $0 · pickup: $0 |
| VAT | 21% |
| Clearing (typical) | ~$300 |
Estimates — the exact all-in figure (auction fees + US inland + ocean + these customs) is on the calculator, in EUR.
Which titles can you import to Lithuania?
Key rules
| Age limit | No age limit; EU emissions homologation applies (Lithuania is a top US-car gateway into the EU via Klaipeda). |
| Steering | Left-hand drive only for EU registration. |
| Salvage / damage | Salvage/rebuilt registrable after EU technical inspection; flood/parts-only usually rejected. |
| Clearing time | Klaipeda is fast for arrival; EU homologation is the longer step. |
Documents you'll need
- US title
- Auction invoice
- T1 transit
- EU homologation
- Excise filing
Lithuania import — questions & answers
How much does it cost to import a car to Lithuania?
On top of the winning bid you pay auction fees, US inland transport, ocean freight and Lithuania customs — import duty 10%, VAT 21%, plus excise. Use our calculator for the exact all-in figure in your currency, before you bid.
Can I import a salvage or rebuilt car to Lithuania?
Salvage/rebuilt registrable after EU technical inspection; flood/parts-only usually rejected.
Is there an age limit for importing a car to Lithuania?
No age limit; EU emissions homologation applies (Lithuania is a top US-car gateway into the EU via Klaipeda).
Left-hand or right-hand drive for Lithuania?
Left-hand drive only for EU registration.
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