Importing a car from overseas to France

Importing a car from overseas to France

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Mazdarati

Original Poster:

128 posts

220 months

Sunday 20th December 2015
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Hello guys,

I found a car which is 1991 year in Dubai , is it hard to get it to France and to register it ?
How much should I pay ? vat ? Customs ?

Thanks

Rushjob

1,988 posts

265 months

Monday 21st December 2015
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If the car is not a version which was sold in France then think carefully before you press the go button.

Have a look here https://www.frenchentree.com/france-forum/topic/a-... for a bit more info but I don't think it will be straightforward.

Good luck though!

leyorkie

1,683 posts

183 months

Monday 21st December 2015
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1991 is pre Certificate of Conformity so has to be approved on an individual basis.
I have not come across anyone who has taken this route.
Everything has to be CE marked, glass (including lights) plastic lenses, seat belts etc.

What make model are you considering and what makes it worth the effort?

Roverload

850 posts

143 months

Saturday 2nd January 2016
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Does this make 1950's 60's american cars a no no or is there a different rule for classics?

Ian

leyorkie

1,683 posts

183 months

Saturday 2nd January 2016
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Over 30 years old is different.
You apply to the FFVE for a classic certification and take it from there.
It's with cars between 15/16 years old and under 30 years that you have problems.

Roverload

850 posts

143 months

Saturday 2nd January 2016
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leyorkie said:
Over 30 years old is different.
You apply to the FFVE for a classic certification and take it from there.
It's with cars between 15/16 years old and under 30 years that you have problems.
Good news! Thanks!