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Importing a car from Poland – real costs in 2026?
Guys, seriously considering buying a car in Poland and driving it back to Ukraine. Prices there are tempting, especially 2019–2022 models. But everyone scares me with customs — they say now it’s expensive and complicated. Who cleared a car recently? How much did the whole thing (duty + excise + VAT + broker if used) end up costing you in percentage or hryvnia? And is it still worth it compared to buying here?
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It’s still worth it if you choose the right car, but yeah, 2026 killed the old discounts — now it’s full rates. For a typical 1.6–2.0 diesel/petrol 2019–2021, I usually see total customs around 35–48% of the purchase price on the invoice. My friend just did a Golf 2020 2.0 TDI — car €11,800, customs + transport + small repairs ≈ ₴280–290k on top. Without experience it’s easy to overpay or get stuck with paperwork. I went with a company that handles everything: valuation, docs, customs line. This article helped me a lot before deciding — real examples and current calculator for Poland imports https://tamognia-prosto.com.ua/ua/posluhy/rozmytnennia-avto/rozmytnennia-avto-z-polshchi/ . Saved a bunch of nerves and about 15–20k by avoiding mistakes. If the car is good, it still pays off.