Guidance on importing classic car
- Thread starter bigwinn
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abar121
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I have done it many times, but not for a few years. It's more complex / costly now, but no big deal.
You will need to get a shipping / transport company to complete the Port / Customs documents online and also provide a NOVA.
Once you have that and have paid the fees, plus 5% VAT (depending on age of vehicle), plus proof of age (foreign reg doc or from the manufacturer / club), you can apply for a V5 using a V55 forum. If it's older than 41 years, you don't even need an MOT or pay car tax.
Any questions, its best to call HMRC directly.
Have fun.
You will need to get a shipping / transport company to complete the Port / Customs documents online and also provide a NOVA.
Once you have that and have paid the fees, plus 5% VAT (depending on age of vehicle), plus proof of age (foreign reg doc or from the manufacturer / club), you can apply for a V5 using a V55 forum. If it's older than 41 years, you don't even need an MOT or pay car tax.
Any questions, its best to call HMRC directly.
Have fun.
Thank you. That gives me confidence.
How about transporting by myself as opposed to a shipping company? Is that simple or would you just get a company to do it on your behalf?
abar121
Active member
You can transport it yourself, but you need access to three HMRC / customs systems to do the paperwork for the port and to get the NOVA. So you will need an agent to do this for you.
Before the B word, zero fees for classics and 5mins to complete the NOVA yourself, but anyway still possible with a little help.
Thank you