Importing your car from the USA to Portugal involves several costs.
1. Shipping Costs:
Shipping a car from the USA to Portugal typically starts around $1,595 USD (approximately 鈧�1480 EUR), but can range from 鈧�2,500 to 鈧�3,500 depending on factors such as:
The specific ports of origin and destination.
The size and weight of your car.
The shipping method (e.g., roll-on/roll-off vs. container).聽 聽
Additional services like storage, cleaning, and terminal handling charges.
2. Import Taxes and Duties:
Value Added Tax (VAT): The standard VAT rate in Portugal is currently 23%. VAT is generally applied to the value of the car and shipping costs, especially if the car is less than six months old or has traveled fewer than 6,000 km. Even if you've paid sales tax in the USA, you will likely have to pay VAT in Portugal on a car considered "new" under these criteria.聽 聽
Vehicle Import Tax (ISV - Imposto Sobre Ve铆culos): This tax is usually a maximum of 10% of the car's value. However, the exact amount depends significantly on the car's engine cubic capacity and CO2 emissions. There are discounts available for certain types of vehicles (e.g., electric, hybrid, natural gas, and 7-seater cars).
3. Customs Clearance and Fees:
You will need to complete customs procedures. If you are importing from a non-EU country like the USA, it's often necessary to use a customs agent ("Despachante Aduaneiro") to handle the Customs Importation Declaration (DAU) and other formalities. Agent fees can range from 鈧�400 to 鈧�600 or more for non-EU imports.聽 聽
4. Vehicle Inspection (IPO):
Your car will need to undergo a mandatory technical inspection (IPO - Inspec莽茫o Peri贸dica Obrigat贸ria) at a Category B inspection center to ensure it meets Portuguese safety and environmental standards. This typically costs around 鈧�40 EUR. You'll need documents like the car's registration papers, and potentially a Certificate of Conformity (COC) for the inspection.聽 聽
5. Registration Fees:
To register your imported vehicle in Portugal, you'll need to pay a registration fee to the Institute of Mobility and Transport (IMT). This fee is approximately 鈧�45 EUR if you have a Certificate of Conformity or National Homologation, and 鈧�165 EUR if you don't. Registering online might offer a small discount.聽 聽
6. Certificate of Conformity (COC) or Homologation:
The COC is a manufacturer's document that confirms the vehicle meets EU standards. Cars from the USA typically do not have a COC. You will likely need to obtain a national homologation through the IMT, which can be a more complex and potentially costly process.聽 聽
7. Obtaining Portuguese License Plates:
Once your car is registered, you'll need to get Portuguese license plates from a specialized shop. This typically costs between 鈧�15-鈧�20 EUR.聽 聽
