How much to import a Toyota Land Cruiser?
Hello,
I am considering importing a 3.0-litre diesel 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Icon seven-seater. However, I can't find any VRT estimate on Revenue’s site. Would you have any idea how much would it cost to import it approximately?
Cheers,
Roman
Roman Spinu (Kells)Dec 2024 Filed under: importing
Expert answer
Hi Roman,
The VRT calculation for a private car import depends on two things. The first is the VRT band, determined by the car's CO2 emissions. That Land Cruiser will be in the top band, with VRT at 41 per cent of the OMSP. The OMSP is the Open Market Selling Price, the second item we need. Unfortunately, it's a tricky thing to estimate in some cases as it's the price Revenue believes the vehicle would sell for in Ireland, fully registered etc, which may not correspond with how much you pay for the car abroad.
In the case of the Land Cruiser, most are commercial vehicles in Ireland so it's not easy to get a good feel for their value as a passenger car. For the sake of our calculation, let's say it's €40,000, though I'd not be shocked if Revenue suggested higher...
With an OMSP of €40,000, the VRT would be €16,400.
This car will attract a very high NOx levy as well so don't forget that and, if you're importing it from England, Scotland or Wales, you'll also have VAT and import duty to pay.
Make sure you read our Guide to importing cars from the UK or the Guide to importing a car from Northern Ireland if that applies.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor@Shane_O_D