Importing Private Vehicles

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Privately used cars and jeeps owned by foreigners may be imported on 3
main conditions;
1 the vehicle must be less then 5 years old
2 The vehicle must have a current tax disc and MOT form the country of
origin
3 The import taxes must be paid within 1 year of the car arriving in
the TRNC.
The level of duty levied on vehicles except for classic cars is based
on engine size and value at the time of importation according to the
mid line valuation in Glasses price guide. The guide below refers to
all cars except classic cars but is subject to change so best check
with the customs dept in Lefkosa. Telephone 0090542 8530977.

Cars of European Origin
less then 1600cc tax level is 40.04% plus $US 1200
1600CC TO 2000CC tax level is 40.04% plus $US 3000
More then 2000CC 40.04% plus $US3600.
Cars of non European origin
Less then 1600cc 65.12% plus$US1200
1600-2000CC 65.12% plus $US 3000
Over 2000cc 65.12% plus $US 3600

European Classic cars all engine sizes 22.14% plus $US 600
Non European Classic cars 57.92% plus $US 600