Importing a car to Ukraine 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 Ukraine
| Import duty | 10% of customs value |
| Excise | sedan: $600 · suv: $900 · pickup: $900 |
| VAT | 20% |
| Clearing (typical) | ~$250 |
Estimates — the exact all-in figure (auction fees + US inland + ocean + these customs) is on the calculator, in UAH.
Which titles can you import to Ukraine?
Key rules
| Age limit | No hard age limit, but excise rises with engine size and age; electric cars get preferential treatment. |
| Steering | Left-hand drive only — right-hand-drive cars can't be registered. |
| Salvage / damage | Salvage and rebuilt titles are common and registrable after a technical inspection; 'parts only' / non-repairable can't be registered for the road. |
| Clearing time | Typically ~3–7 days at customs after the car arrives at port. |
Documents you'll need
- US title (or title-in-transit)
- Auction invoice / bill of sale
- Export declaration (Dovidka / EX-1)
- Ukrainian customs declaration
Ukraine import — questions & answers
How much does it cost to import a car to Ukraine?
On top of the winning bid you pay auction fees, US inland transport, ocean freight and Ukraine customs — import duty 10%, VAT 20%, 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 Ukraine?
Salvage and rebuilt titles are common and registrable after a technical inspection; 'parts only' / non-repairable can't be registered for the road.
Is there an age limit for importing a car to Ukraine?
No hard age limit, but excise rises with engine size and age; electric cars get preferential treatment.
Left-hand or right-hand drive for Ukraine?
Left-hand drive only — right-hand-drive cars can't be registered.
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