How to clear a car from Poland
Buying a car from abroad is a very popular way to buy a good car for a relatively low price. When it comes to the country of export, most often Ukrainians choose Poland, because the prices there are much cheaper than in other European countries.
What should be done in order to choose a good car, what is the procedure for customs clearance of a car from Poland without nerves and unnecessary spending of money, what documents to prepare, who to turn to for help? If you have already asked yourself such questions - get answers!
Cars from Poland: clear customs yourself or contact an intermediary
If you are interested in how to clear a car from Poland, then you have turned to the address. In this blog, we will tell you how to clear the car through customs yourself or with our help.
The first thing you need to know is that customs clearance of a car from Poland is no different from customs clearance of a car from any other European country. In Ukraine, the procedure looks the same. Only documents can change, because different countries have their own laws. Documents may differ or be completely different. You can find out exactly which papers are required for a car from Poland at the place of purchase or at the relevant authority. In Poland it is Uzhonda.
It is possible to clear a car for an individual or buy a car with Polish license plates for a legal entity. In the first case, you can completely and completely handle it yourself. In the second case, the services of intermediaries may be partially required.
There is an option to use the help of an intermediary in both cases. There are companies that can buy, drive and clear a car from Poland or any other European country without your participation. And all you need is to sit at home and wait for your car, which will be delivered to your doorstep in a few days.
One such company is WEST AUTO HUB. The specialists who work there will help you issue all the necessary documents for crossing the border and will do everything necessary for customs clearance of the car. But, if you still want to do everything yourself, you need to follow the instructions. You can learn more about the intermediary company's services on the Services page.
Instructions: how to clear customs from Poland to Ukraine
Step 1: Determining the budget
This is a basic step. Your budget will depend on which car you can buy abroad, what year of production, configuration, condition, etc. In most cases, customs clearance + all additional costs (travel, accommodation and food in Poland) will cost about 40-50% of the potential cost of the car. Therefore, when choosing a car in Poland, you should focus on half of your budget.
Step 2: Choosing a car in Poland
It is best to start searching for a car on the Internet, find several options, call the owners and clarify the details. In this way, you will be able to cut off unnecessary and inappropriate options. It is also important to choose cars in the same city or in neighboring cities to save on moving from place to place. After all, it often happens that the car looks perfect on the Internet, but in reality it needs major repairs. Please note that you can import into Ukraine cars no older than 1995 (from "Euro2" to "Euro-6").
Step 3: Search for a broker
They are the ones who calculate the cost of customs clearance and draw up the necessary documents. However, this step is not mandatory. You can try to do everything yourself, but a broker will help you do everything quickly and without unnecessary costs.
Step 4: Driving
If you did everything right in step 2, then this step will be given to you without difficulty. It is important to plan the route in advance and book a hotel or hostel. Remember that you need a visa or biometric passport to cross the border. It is important to look at all options and choose the most optimal for you. Check the documents and condition of the car. If possible, send the car to a car service center for an expert inspection.
Step 5: Registration of the purchase of a car in Poland
Buying a car in the salon is easy. All necessary documents will be issued to you right there. It is more difficult to buy a car from a private individual. First of all, there are many resellers who constantly monitor the market - they disassemble all good cars very quickly, and it is more expensive to buy from them. If, however, you find and buy a car from a private individual, specify exactly what documents you need, because they can change and be different in each Voivodeship. According to the standard, you will need to issue a purchase order and go to Uzhond, where you will receive a certificate of deregistration of the car. They will also issue you a train card, transit technical passport, transit numbers, and insurance there.
Step 6: Preparation for departure
If you used the services of a broker, you need to give him all the documents for further processing. If not, you will have to issue the documents yourself.
Step 7: Entry into Ukraine
If all the documents are ready, you can safely enter the border and follow the "red corridor". In the documents, it is mandatory to write that the car is being followed for customs clearance. You will also need to pay a customs clearance deposit, which will later be used for all subsequent payments. This amount is calculated by the broker. You can also do it yourself and ask a friend on the Ukrainian side to make a payment to the bank, or leave the car at the border and go to the nearest bank yourself.
Step 8: Preparation of additional documents
You also need to issue a certificate of conformity and a certificate of expert assessment. Here, too, it is better to work with a broker. They often face similar questions, so they know well how to issue all documents correctly and without overpayments.
Step 9: Customs clearance of a Polish car in Ukraine
After clearing customs, the new owner has 10 days to clear customs. If you can deal with the pile of documents that were issued to you at customs, deal with it and make all the additional payments. If not, you are also better off working with a broker.
The cost under the new law and an example of calculations
The grace period for customs clearance of cars has already ended. Now all car owners from Europe and the USA must pay the full cost of all fees when clearing customs.
You can find out how much it costs to clear customs from Poland using a special calculator. You need to know the car brand, vehicle type, year of manufacture, engine type, engine volume and power, VIN code. All these data can be entered into a special calculator and get the result in a moment. You can also try to calculate the cost yourself, but it is much more difficult.
Is it possible not to clear customs for a Polish car?
It is possible, perhaps. But if you want to legally drive your car from Poland to Ukraine, customs clearance is mandatory. There is an option not to clear the car if you take it back to Poland within 10 days. But the deposit (we wrote about it above) must be paid. If the car is returned to the territory of Poland, the deposit will be returned to you.
Why is customs clearance of cars from Poland popular?
There is a very simple answer to this question - it is profitable. Compared to other European countries, Poland is much closer and cars are cheaper there. As a result, the final price of a car from Poland will be cheaper than the exact same one from Germany or another country.
The procedure for crossing the Polish-Ukrainian border by car for customs clearance
We have already written about how to cross the border yourself. If you are not sure that you will be able to prepare all the documents correctly, it is better to cooperate with the company. WEST AUTO HUB offers its services to everyone who wants to buy a car from abroad. Managers will help you complete all the documents and make all the calculations.
What documents are required for customs clearance of a car from Poland to Ukraine?
Among other important documents are the bill of sale, certificate of deregistration of the car in Poland, train map, transit technical passport, transit numbers, insurance. All these documents are drawn up in Poland in Ujon when buying a vehicle. You will also need a passport of a citizen of Ukraine for identification and an identification code. If you cooperate with a broker, he will help you issue a PD and an import declaration. You may also need a certificate of origin "Euro1" and a certificate of compliance with Ukrainian standards (from "Euro2" to Euro-6).
More detailed information on how to clear customs from Poland to Ukraine can be obtained from our managers. You can also order a service from them "turnkey car" that will separate you from all the hassle of delivering a car from Poland.
