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?

Clean title

Clean — registers normally in Ukraine.

Salvage title

Salvage — importable; passes expert inspection at registration.

Rebuilt / prior salvage

Rebuilt — registers after inspection in Ukraine.

Flood / water damage

Flood — allowed but inspect thoroughly; higher scrutiny.

Parts only / non-repairable

Parts-only / non-repairable — not registrable in 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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