Importing to Ireland
Ireland is a strong market for Japanese imports. Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT), customs duty and VAT are paid on arrival.
Age limitNone
Drive sideRight-hand drive (same as Japan)
RegistrationCustoms declaration, then VRT inspection and payment at an NCTS centre within 30 days
Main portDublin
Transit timeAbout 6–9 weeks
Duties & taxes10% customs duty + 23% VAT + VRT (based on emissions and open-market value)
Regulations change frequently. The figures above are a general guide — we confirm the current rules and a full landed-cost estimate for your specific vehicle before you commit to anything.
Questions, answered
All questions →Almost certainly — we ship worldwide. See the country guides for popular destinations, or contact us and we will confirm your country’s rules, taxes and total landed cost before you spend anything.
We check your country’s current regulations before quoting and only offer vehicles that qualify — age, emissions, drive side and inspection requirements included.
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