anyone need any advice on duties on imported car

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
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Message Posted:
17/05/2009 11:59

anyone want advice on latest duties i have it just payed mine

neilhodgin


Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 256

Message Posted:
17/05/2009 12:22

Spill the beans then

Pipie


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Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
17/05/2009 12:30

bet it was a shock !!!!!1

KickingK


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Posts: 90

Message Posted:
17/05/2009 12:51

I notice on my last visit in April, there are not so many Brit cars anymore. I presume this is because so many had not paid duty/taxes owed.



CatalkoyKid - As you have a smiley face at the end, I take it, it wasn't all that bad!?

catalkoykid


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Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
17/05/2009 13:32

its cheaper than 6 months ago, its not 60% or 40% its 28% plus so much per cc of the car

KickingK


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Posts: 90

Message Posted:
17/05/2009 13:48

How come? Is it because customs have taken all the cars that have not had the duty paid on them? Mind you the duties were rather high, considering what you pay back in the UK for road tax.



How old is your car? As I take it, it is not necessarily the age of the car, it is if you have paid up-to-date all the duty owed on the car. It just seems that so many have lost their cars, old & new.



I wonder why the decrease.........................

catalkoykid


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Message Posted:
17/05/2009 13:56

3 years old but its on glasses guide, price 28% of that plus so much per cc, depends on the size of the engine.they only lose them if they dont pay the duty, or its been here for more than a year.

catalkoykid


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Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
17/05/2009 14:00

Figures and Percentages of Import Duties of TRNC













0-1650cc USD 2,02 @cc









1650-2250cc USD 2.52 @cc





2250-3000cc USD 4,02@cc





Over 3000cc USD 5,02 @cc

KickingK


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Posts: 90

Message Posted:
17/05/2009 14:09

Catalkoykid - Thank you for info. We have to sort ours when we are next out. Be nice to save some pennies! ;-)

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
17/05/2009 15:05

Catalkoykid

Is there there an age restriction on the car and or residency stipulation tied in with car age ?

If you have residency as opposed to just visiting for long periods do the terms vary

Who do you speak to so that you are sure that you are not bringing over a car that won't be allowed to stay

I've two possible cars that I could choose from both low mileage and mine from new a Sept 2003 20k miles and Jan 2006 41k miles.

catalkoykid


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Message Posted:
17/05/2009 20:26

http://www.e-kktc.com/index.php?men=3349&submen=267





there is no residency stipulation tied in with car age, read the link got any probs mess me

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
17/05/2009 20:41

would a car that has a glasses book value of 10grand and made in the EU and is 3litre have just short of 15 grand duties to pay on it..or have they reconed it up wrong?

catalkoykid


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Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
18/05/2009 06:02

$12000 for cc = £8000



£10000 glasses guide price at 2.8 =£2800





so i make it £10800

catalkoykid


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Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
18/05/2009 06:06

most 3 litre cars are 2999cc so it comes under 3000cc which is 4.2$, rather than 5.2$, lower cc cars do the best, but you have to work out what a 3 litre car whatever the make is going to cost you here.

elkiton



Joined: 15/03/2009
Posts: 514

Message Posted:
18/05/2009 07:09

Paid mine in Feb this year....Ford Ranger (pickup), 2005, weight 1875 Kilo, 2.5L Diesel, 40,000 miles......Import taxes complete were £3.5K

best regards TonyE

wanderer


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Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
18/05/2009 08:03

Catalkoykid great TRNC website thanks for your helpit looks as if the cars are too old unless I become a full time resident see copy of web page

" MotorVehicles

For cars imported to the TRNC there is a three years age limitation with the exception of:-

Persons of Cypriot origin and over the age of 18 who have been away from the country for ten years or more and proves that they have re-migrated for permanent residence (university and college graduations are not taken into consideration. For further details, please read the Foreign Trade (Regulatory and Inspection) Law.

Persons of Non-Cypriot origin and over the age of 18 who have migrated for permanent residence is required to prove with official documents"

ntation their income is totally coming from abroad and they have no connection with government duty. For further details, please read the Foreign Trade (Regulatory and Inspection) Law"

catalkoykid


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Message Posted:
18/05/2009 08:43

http://www.trncproperty.eu/index.php?men=413&submen=372





check this

catalkoykid


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Message Posted:
18/05/2009 08:44

9. Bringing your items to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus



For Foreign Visitors;



Ø You can bring cars not older than 5 years into TRNC or if you are the owner of the car for the last five years. (Each Foreigner has the right to use a duty free car not exceeding 1 year).



For Foreigners who would like to settle in TRNC;



Ø You can bring cars not older than 3 years. (Each Foreigner has the right to use a duty free car not exceeding 1 year).



All Foreigners have the right to bring unlimited amount of money to TRNC. While they are leaving from the TRNC, they cannot take back more than 10.000 $ or equivalent currency to 10.000 $.

wanderer


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Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
18/05/2009 09:26

catalkoykid

after 12 months the car has to leave also the car cannot be older than 5 years and must be owned for 5 years

If I read the prime ministers page right

It makes your head hurt or am I missing something?

I'm just down in Ozankoy

catalkoykid


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Message Posted:
18/05/2009 11:23

Jan 2006 41k miles. thought this 1 is under 5 years,who is to no what is going to happen in 12 months

j555kes


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Message Posted:
18/05/2009 11:47

This does make your head hurt!!

We intend bringing our car and paying the correct duties etc however at the moment we will not be there permanantly - are we likely to have problems, we have had the car from new and it will be just about exactly 3 years old when we arrive.

I seem to remember reading somewhere that you have to knock off all your ins and outs over the last year from the duty free year so if you have say spent 4 months in total in TRNC over the last year then you have 8 months duty free time for your car - does anyone know if this is correct.

Do you have to actually pay in us dollars or will they accept sterling or lira.

Even though you have this duty free period can you go and pay the duty that is due immediately?



Ta



J

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
18/05/2009 13:16

Message 13



cheers burt. seems some 1 down in lefkosia cant do there sums!!

catalkoykid


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Message Posted:
18/05/2009 13:20

no its converted to lira on the day, yes you can pay in the 1st month if you like,yes you are right about ins and outs

Tatum1


Joined: 23/03/2009
Posts: 337

Message Posted:
18/05/2009 14:05

my advice is do not bother importing at these rates Nicosia is full of new and used cars EG new Focus Ghia top of the range for less than 20 000 grand with no aggro

Tatum1


Joined: 23/03/2009
Posts: 337

Message Posted:
18/05/2009 14:06

my advice is do not bother importing at these rates Nicosia is full of new and used cars EG new Focus Ghia top of the range for less than 20 000 grand with no aggro

wanderer


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Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
18/05/2009 15:01

catalkoykid

You have been absolutely marvalous with your help very much appreciated.I owe you an Efes

The attraction of bringing your UK car out is that you know it perhaps from new and you do not have to sell in the UK and buy here

My one that's under 5 years old is a2.2 diesel (are they still charging extra for diesel) so the tax would be as much as the UK value

Could you buy and under 3 year old car in the UK register it in your name and bring it out

If and you can buy a 2007 1.25 Fiesta for £5000 in the UK you would be charged $2525 for the engine which at a rough 1.50 to the £ costs £1683 plus your 28% at Glasses Guide price @£5000 would be £1400 making the cost of the car £8083

So if you get one here for less its not worth the drive from the UK are my figures right?

Hatty


Joined: 13/07/2008
Posts: 260

Message Posted:
18/05/2009 15:05

If you buy a new car in the UK for export can you claim the VAT back?

wanderer


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Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
18/05/2009 15:23

Hatty Vat on used cars is on the profit margin and as such not included in the invoice

Individuals cannot reclaim vat

I think you can only get the vat back on new cars if they are exported outside the EU and you pay the tax on entry to the new country

steamerpoint


Joined: 15/08/2009
Posts: 204

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 13:52

Hi Catalkoykid,i have a 2009 Ranger at the port which i have to pickup on Monday but the amount of duty i need to pay varies depending on who you speak to..any ideas...also i am told i have to pay the duty at the port before collection is that also true?thanks in advance

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 14:03

UK VAT on new cars is exempt under the personal export scheme. You must leave the UK(EU) within 6 months of date of purchase. In this instance HMC&R consider TRNC to be outside EU.

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 14:05

steamer,

take a seat on that, we brought our ranger in 4 years ago, the tax bill was huge!

i guess its a 2009 with not many miles on the clock? be worried!!

we had the original purchase invoice from ford and they didn't care about that when they came to a valuation.

also do you know where your ranger was made??

usually romania but some were also made in thailand, it will make a big difference.

ford told us ours was a romainia car but trnc customs didn't agree, they went for the thailand version hence big tax money.



we claimed the vat back on our car, if you are purchasing the car for export tell the dealership so they can get the correct paperwork and it can be done. unless they have changed the rules in the uk recently.

steamerpoint


Joined: 15/08/2009
Posts: 204

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 15:27

Hi,now im really worried but i have two saving graces..i also claimed the vat back and also managed to buy it for 11k new but i guess as you say they will go on glass;s guide price not how much i payed..it has cost me 1k to get it here so i reckon if i get away with less than 10k duty it will still be a reasonable priced truck owing 22k plus registration£1000?...cangar quoted 32k euro for a lower model so if anyone wants a cheap..ish truck with wicked 22 inch alloys let me know..thanks for the advise and i will let you know what the dredded was on monday

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
26/08/2009 15:34

Steamer you won't know the actual amount payable until the vehicle is cleared through customs on the day and all the paperwork is processed. I would advise you to go early because it takes ages (or did in our case) and the paperwork has to be stamped and checked through various departments. Also don't forget that they close for a couple of hours for lunch and the afternoon session is quite short. When ours eventually got to the final hurdle where the money side of things is sorted out, the guys were ensconced in the office for over an hour and then someone came out with the amount scribbled on a piece of paper and said is this OK? By the that time the payment office was about to close and we couldn't face coming back the next day. You have to pay in cash in Turkish Lira.

Have you sorted out a company to do the customs clearance for you?

steamerpoint


Joined: 15/08/2009
Posts: 204

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 06:51

No at the moment i havent appointed anyone yet..can you recommend anyone?do you know what i require with regards to stamps photocopies etc?im guessing on passport with copies/log book with copies/stamps...to make matters worse our container turns up Friday...great... im very sure there going to want a slice as well

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 07:56

sorry steamer im in the uk till next week, is the car reg and plated in the uk and taxed if so you dont have to pay duties yet you have a month

Smiffies


Joined: 19/05/2009
Posts: 234

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 08:48

Hi Catalkoykid



I have a 1985 Mercedes Benz 280 SL Roadster, it is currently registered in Dubai and it will be 25 years old in January of next year.



It is an original manufactured German export, not USA, and is left hand drive.

I have made previous enquiries and have been informed I should be able to import it as a “Classic Car” through the TRNC Classic Car Club and will do that when I am able to do so.



My quenstion is:



Would the same standard conditions of import duty charges apply for my Merc or do they differ for classic vehicles?



Thanks for your information on this post, it’s very enlightening.



Regards



Steve

catalkoykid


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Message Posted:
27/08/2009 08:52

here is the man to speak to on classic cars@)

http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/16373.asp

Smiffies


Joined: 19/05/2009
Posts: 234

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 09:02

Thanks Catalkoykid,



I will contact him when I am there in September.



Regards



Steve

cavlryman998


Joined: 20/08/2009
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 09:24

Ref classic sl 25 years old 24% of the ORIGINAL price you need a statement of the value at the time of purchase in 1985 they will help if you contact sindelfingen mercedes.Failing that it is poss to get a valuation statement from the classic club here.They have just clamped down on impoerting lhd veh but I do not believe it includes classics I also have a 500sl so would like to meet.

jinyx


Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 161

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 10:36

I have bought a 2001 grand voyager2.5 diesel and the original idea was to drive it down through one of the usual routes with some personal family things in ie pictures, clothing, ect. whilst my wife and two kids fly over.

We are renting a house with the intention of applying for residency. After reading of the nightmares (and speaking to some who have done it) I changed my mind. One possibilty I was considering was importing the car into limissol on the gramaldi ro ro service, which is quite cheap ( about £400 including paperwork and customs clearence) and then driving it north into trnc. Can anyone tell me if this is possible ?, or is it worth it, considering the problems. As my wife and kids are flying out next wednesday and I am sat here looking at this car, I have to make a descision today , do I go ahead with the idea? or do I re-sell the car and ship the 20 or so boxs (and how?) and buy a car when actually there. PLEASE HELP!!!!! thanks

catalkoykid


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Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 10:50

taking the car into the south is not the way to do it,drive it over its no grate shakes,go to italy and get the ferry to turkey its easy enough.

jinyx


Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 161

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 11:07

Hi catalkoykid . why not the south then? and if not, where in Italy to where in turkey? and what will happen when arriving in trnc customs wise with the personal things and the car?

Smiffies


Joined: 19/05/2009
Posts: 234

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 11:22

Re Message 39



Hi cavlryman998



Thanks for your input. I have contacted Sindelfingen Mercedes who supplied me with the information on manufactured dates etc for my SL 280, but they could not supply details of new purchase value as they said it was the dealer’s requirement, which was different in various areas and countries.

I understand that the Classic Car Club needs to provide a certificate of Antiquity which can include a valuation for import duty purposes.

I am also led to believe that a left hand drive Classic vehicle, provided it meets current requirements, may have permission granted to be imported.

What insurance do you have for your SL 500 and what is the cost on average?

My email address is:

smiffies@eim.ae

Drop me a line and maybe we can meet up for a bevy, when we are next over there, to discuss the Mercs.

Regards

Steve

catalkoykid


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Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 11:33

http://www.ferries.gr/marmara-lines/ancona-cesme.htm thats where you get ferry you will have trouble registering the car if it comes in from the south,i brought alot of boxes with me if they ask say its all just household goods & clothes

catalkoykid


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Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 11:36

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/italy/





theres the map of italy its only half way down italy to the port, then a easy drine to tascu and a crappy 10 hour ferry to girne

baxi7


Joined: 23/09/2008
Posts: 130

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 13:40

when you car arrives on the island - customs have you by the b---s . pay up or take it back of the island .

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 17:02

Hi Smiffies, do contact Tamer Konat at the Classic Car Club because he will prepare all the paperwork for you and sort out the import licence. He will also be able to advise you about getting the original valuation. You will need to join the Club in order to import the vehicle but it is not expensive and you will then be invited to all the days out, rallies, etc. He speaks perfect English so no hassle at all.

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
27/08/2009 19:51

mess 46 only if you dont do your homework, or listen to a friend of a friend.

Smiffies


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Posts: 234

Message Posted:
28/08/2009 11:04

Re message 47



Hi Joandjelly



Thanks for your message.

I have already been in touch with the Classic Car Club and they will help with all the details for importing my SL 280 when it is 25 years old in January 2010. unfortunately I have to wait till then.



Regards



Steve

Lofty


Joined: 28/08/2009
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
28/08/2009 17:53

Thank you for your advice, I have used the link you provided and found it very informative. Once again Thanks. Lofty

maxdog


Joined: 09/09/2009
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
12/09/2009 18:47

hi everyone i want to bring my brand new toyota pickup into north cyprus with a trailer as we are moving to kyrenia shortly iots 2998cc double cab 2009 how much for this anyone can help with this matter would be very helpfull can email me kevingibbs07@msn.com and any hints on travel to there would be good thanks a lot kevin xx

IvorBankloan



Joined: 14/08/2009
Posts: 180

Message Posted:
12/09/2009 18:56

Pregunta?



What if the car isn't from UK so hasn't got a Glasses Guide rating?

EG from UAE where fro example at the moment you could by a 2008 Pejero / Edge / similar sozed 4x4 for 30% less than in UK.

How would they value that?

zerochlor


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Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
12/09/2009 19:01

Message 52



hi ivor



if your car isnt in the glasses guide,they will ask you the value,as they did with some 1 who has a TVR make of car.



But you know YOU MUST BE HONEST when giving that value of your lovely car verbally!

IvorBankloan



Joined: 14/08/2009
Posts: 180

Message Posted:
12/09/2009 19:20

MMMMMM intetresting when in most ports they'd want to see a copy of the invoice or they value it.

If I can't sell our cars before I move to Cyprus I'l be bringing 2 rag top Porsche one of which isn't in an price guide because its 19 years old. Not quite a calssic yet so can't be worth much

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
12/09/2009 19:31

the invoice wont show the todays value if its almost 3 years old or however old it is .



How can they value it if not in glasses guide,they are customs men not car dealers.



what i told you about was from experience from some 1 with a car not in glasses guide.



if you are not the only name on the log book,dont bother bringing the 19 years old porsche,as you cant keep it here, but if you have owned the car from new,you can bring it and pay duty on it .

wanderer


Joined: 05/02/2009
Posts: 1653

Message Posted:
12/09/2009 21:17

Zerochlor

If you have owned the car for five years log book 5years you can import

judyr


Joined: 07/07/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
13/09/2009 16:38

Hi, I am hoping to move out next year and will bring my car - Peugot 206cc 1.6 may 2005 - 13,000 miles - book price is in the region of £7000 - £8000 I think. Car will be taxed etc for a year so will be 6 years old when duty becomes due. Can you give me an idea of how much to expect to pay? Thanks

Corbo



Joined: 13/09/2009
Posts: 627

Message Posted:
13/09/2009 21:15

I plan to come over for 5 months in a 2002 Saab which I have just purchased. I wold drive through Turkey and get the Ferry. Would this be OK?

IvorBankloan



Joined: 14/08/2009
Posts: 180

Message Posted:
25/09/2009 13:11

RE msg 55

Hi Zerochlor, thanks for that tip, I was going to bring the old Porsche cos is worth bugger all but in good condition but maybe I'd do better leaving it in moth balls and bringing a newer model.