How to drive a car from Lithuania to Ukraine yourself and how much it will cost

The Lithuanian automobile market is one of the largest markets in Europe, represented by the sale of both new and used (used) cars and spare parts for them! On it you can find cars imported from the American market (USA), Asian market (South Korea, in rare cases China), and of course from European countries: Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Poland, Switzerland, Holland and many others . Lithuania is no less famous for the dismantling of spare parts cars imported from the UK, Japan and the USA, where used cars, including damaged ones, are cheap.

Brands of cars presented on the Lithuanian market:

AC, Acura, Alpina, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroen, Fiat, Ford, Genesis, Honda, HTM, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Iveco, Jaguar, Jeep, KIA, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Ravon, Renault, Skoda, Smart, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Venturi, Volkswagen, Volvo, VW and many others.

Both new and used cars are in demand. If the age of the car does not exceed three years, it is considered to be new. Among new cars, the leader in sales is the Fiat brand, especially the Fiat 500, Fiat Doblo models, followed by Toyota, Jeep; Volkswagen, Dacia, Skoda. The leading brands in the premium segment are BMW, Audi and Mercedes. Both new and used cars are brought from Lithuania to Russia; most often they buy cars whose age ranges from 3 to 5 years, since this category of car age is optimal for customs clearance. In Lithuania, you can buy a car at specialized car markets in Siauliai, Kaunas, Klaipeda and the largest in the city of Vilnius. Another popular way is to find the desired model on the Internet and contact the seller to discuss the terms of purchase. Car delivery from Lithuania is somewhat easier than from European countries; Lithuania is located much closer to Russia and has common borders with the Kaliningrad region and Belarus. These are important points to consider if you plan to buy an inexpensive car. Despite fluctuations in the ruble exchange rate, car prices in Lithuania are lower than in Russia. A car wears out significantly less on European roads, which allows you to be confident in its quality.

Not only cars, but also auto parts are imported from Lithuania to Russia. Spare parts include all elements of cars, which, as a rule, have individual serial numbers:

• gearboxes (automatic or manual transmission);
• diesel and gasoline internal combustion engines;
• bodies and their elements;
• chassis and cabins;
• elements of car interiors;
• suspension elements;
• brake elements;
• and many other auto spare parts.

Customs clearance of spare parts for a car can be done at regular (non-excise) customs.

Vintage cars over 30 years old, which are of cultural and historical value, are imported from Lithuania to Russia. The technical condition of such vehicles must meet special requirements. Customs clearance of vintage cars should be carried out at customs posts specifically designed for cultural property, and not at posts for vehicles. PTS is not issued for such cars! Vintage cars are not intended to be driven on public roads; they should be treated like museum pieces.

Car buyers must select a car, purchase it and deliver it to Russia. At the same time, it must be cleared through customs, receive a PTS and register with the traffic police.

Important! Cars whose environmental class is lower than Euro-4 cannot be imported into Russia! With the exception of cultural values!

Methods for importing cars to Russia from Lithuania:

1. At your own pace, you can either personally drive or be an accompanying person. Often used by individuals. This method is considered the most accessible and cheapest;
2. By a motor carrier on a car carrier or in the back of a truck;
3. By sea in a container from the port of Lithuania to the ports of Russia: St. Petersburg, Novorossiysk, Vladivostok. The method is not fast and not always cost-effective;
4. Air delivery. The method is fast, but expensive;
5. By rail, in a carriage or on a platform, this method is not the most popular.

The delivery method is selected individually, taking into account: the buyer’s wishes, the cost of the car, and the risk associated with delivery.

Cars imported from Lithuania to Russia must be cleared through customs. Passing customs clearance is a mandatory stage of importing a car, after which you can obtain license plates (numbers). Customs clearance of a car is carried out at customs posts specially designed for this purpose. To ensure that customs clearance is not long and does not require unnecessary costs, you need to know customs rules well. If you do not have the necessary knowledge and experience or you feel unsure, then it is better to contact our specialists who will help you complete customs clearance without delay!

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Features of customs clearance of cars (vehicles) from Lithuania to Russia in 2020 by individuals

A special feature of customs clearance of cars imported by individuals from Lithuania to Russia is the need to connect to the GLONASS system. Connection documents must be presented to customs along with the submission of the customs declaration. When clearing customs, individuals must pay customs duties established by Decision of the EEC Council dated December 20, 2017 N 107, which consist of customs duty, recycling fee and a single duty rate, the amount of which depends on the age of the car, its cost and engine size. Individuals do not pay excise tax!

Documents and information for customs clearance of a car in Russia by an individual:

1. Contract of sale;
2. Passenger car buyer's passport;
3. Technical certificate;
4. Payment of a deposit at customs in advance (if the car is planned to be imported under its own power);
5. Documents for installing GLONASS;
6. OTTS or SBKS depending on the age of the car;
7. Payment of recycling fee.

How to buy at the Lithuanian car market

There are four large car dealerships in Lithuania:

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They are all outdoors, but work according to a specific schedule. You need to go there when the market is open and choose the right car. Its windshield usually bears the price, mileage, owner's contact information, and a phone number. By calling it, you can arrange a meeting and discuss other important details.

Typically, sellers require a deposit of 100-200 euros, after which they deregister the car. They also help check vehicles at service stations; there are police stations near the markets where they check the car for legal purity. Further:

1. a purchase and sale agreement is concluded with a notary and a customs declaration is drawn up;
2. buy car insurance;
3. register the vehicle in the state institution “Regitra” (like the Russian traffic police) to obtain a Lithuanian vehicle title and transit numbers.

Car market in Lithuania

Features of customs clearance of cars (vehicles) from Lithuania to Russia in 2020 by legal entities and individual entrepreneurs

One of the features of customs clearance of cars from Lithuania by legal entities or individual entrepreneurs (IP) is checking the presence of the manufacturer’s mark in the ROIS (register of intellectual property). Copyright holders enter trademark names into the ROIS to protect their interests; if a car trademark is included in the ROIS, then you need to obtain permission - a power of attorney from the copyright holder in the Russian Federation.

Register of Intellectual Property Objects (ROIS)

The amount of customs duties paid by legal entities and individual entrepreneurs is significantly larger than those paid by individuals. They consist of customs clearance fees, import duties, excise taxes, VAT and recycling fees.

Documents and information for customs clearance of a car in Russia by a legal entity or individual entrepreneur:

1. Contract of sale;
2. Invoice for payment of the vehicle;
3. Registration of a legal entity or individual entrepreneur with customs;
4. Technical certificate;
5. Payment of a deposit at customs in advance (if the car is planned to be imported under its own power);
6. Documents for installing GLONASS;
7. OTTS or SBKS depending on the age of the car;
8. Payment of recycling fee.

Customs payments for customs clearance of a car by an individual

The amount of customs duties for customs clearance of a car by an individual is determined by Decision No. 107 of December 20, 2017, and there is no need to pay excise tax.

Table 1 shows the uniform rates of customs duties and taxes payable.

Table 1. Customs duties on cars from Lithuania for individuals

From the table we can conclude that customs clearance of used cars from Lithuania, aged from 3 to 5 years, is most profitable!

The recycling fee when importing a car is paid once. It is intended for disposal of the vehicle after removal from service. For individuals, the size of the recycling fee depends on the age of the car.

Table 2. Recycling fee for cars from Lithuania for individuals

Customs duty is paid for processing the customs declaration; its amount for individuals depends on the value of the car.

Table 3. Customs duty on cars from Lithuania for individuals

Lithuanian used car website Autogidas

The Lithuanian website for used cars Autogidas has the following coordinates:

With its help, you can buy not only used passenger cars of European brands, but also trucks, agricultural machinery, trailers, motorcycles, as well as purchase spare parts, repair vehicles, and perform tuning.

The search for the desired car is carried out on the main page of Autogidas. There is also information about cars already offered for sale. When you click on the photo of the selected vehicle, more complete information about it opens, as well as the seller’s contact phone number.

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The site does not sell cars. This is just a platform for posting advertisements for their sale. And to purchase you need to contact the owner.

The price of customs clearance of a car from Lithuania in 2021 by a legal entity

The cost of customs clearance of a car from Lithuania for legal entities is significantly higher than for individuals. The basis for calculating payments is the customs value of the car. Customs payments for customs clearance of a car from Lithuania consist of:

• VAT (value added tax), the amount of which is 20%.
• Customs duty , the amount of which depends on the age of the car, its cost, type and engine size. From 05/04/2020 to 12/31/2021, a zero rate (0%) of import customs duty was established for electric vehicles with the HS code 8703800002, according to the decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 29 of March 16, 2021.
• Excise tax is calculated based on the age and power of the car.
• Customs duty (fee for customs clearance of a car) depends on the customs value of the car.
• The recycling fee depends on the age of the car, power and engine size.

Disposal fee is not paid:

• when importing vintage cars, if they meet the requirements: they have original parts and have been restored;
• for temporary import into Russia, for example, for display at an exhibition.

Table 4. Recycling collection for legal entities and individual entrepreneurs

1 – coefficient ( k ). The base rate of the coefficient is 20,000 rubles. The amount of disposal fee is calculated by multiplying the Base rate by (k) - coefficient.

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In order to drive a car from Lithuania, you first need to select it. To do this, you can familiarize yourself with the selection directly on the spot by visiting one of the Lithuanian car markets or via the Internet. According to statistics, several thousand used cars are imported from this country to Russia every year.

In addition to this information, you will need to study the rules for customs clearance of vehicles that are relevant today. Let us consider the import of a vehicle exclusively by an individual.

When registering a car for a legal entity, the following payments will be added to the following:

• value added tax (VAT);
• excise tax

The customs procedure will require the owner to have detailed information about both the car itself and the methods of its import:

• forwarding to the address of the future owner;
• unaccompanied baggage;
• self-import (the owner can do it himself or ask a friend).

For a used car, you will need to pay a duty during customs clearance. Its size is determined individually. The cost of customs clearance depends on a large number of factors.

There are also certain rules for the import of cars by an individual:

• You are allowed to import only one car per year;
• the import of the second is permitted with the written consent of the head of customs;
• The import of the third will be carried out according to the general rules, as for legal entities.

An important nuance: vehicle passports are currently not issued for vehicles with environmentally friendly engine types EURO 1, EURO 2, EURO 3. Russia is pursuing a policy of gradual elimination of cars that are fueled with non-ecological fuels.

Customs clearance services for cars from Lithuania in Russia

Our customs broker (representative) offers you prompt customs clearance services for cars of all types and brands. We will help you clear a car during customs when importing or clear customs when exporting at any customs posts in Russia:

• at airports
• in seaports
• at automobile checkpoints (MAPP, DAPP)
• at railway checkpoints

We work with any participants in foreign trade activities:

• Individuals
• Legal entities
• Individual entrepreneurs

Features of the automobile border of the Republic of Latvia

Entering the territory of Latvia by car will require a valid visa, successful completion of customs control and compliance of the vehicle with the standards of the Schengen Union countries. In this case, a trip to Riga by car and visits to other Latvian cities will be successful.

General characteristics of the road border with Latvia

As for the countries that are members of the EU (European Union), crossing the Latvian border from their side is possible at any point on the existing routes. Citizens of non-EU member states cross the border with Latvia only at special checkpoints (checkpoints).

Map of vehicle checkpoints on the Russia-Latvia border

Currently, there are four checkpoints on the Russia-Latvia border. Choosing the best place to cross the border with Latvia by car largely depends on the direction of your movement and route.

1. Burachki - Terekhovo. Located on the direct route Moscow - Riga. Passing this checkpoint always takes a lot of time due to the high congestion of the M9 Baltic highway, which passes through it.
2. Brunishevo - Pededze. Convenient for those who plan to travel from the northern capital.
3. Ludonka – Vientuli. Suitable for those who approach the Latvian border from Nosovo.
4. Ubylinka - Grebneva. The nearest checkpoint is from Pskov. The M9 highway passes through here.

Waiting time and queues at the checkpoint on the Latvian-Russian border

The fastest time to pass the checkpoint is about 40 minutes. In the worst case, the wait can last 12 hours or more. There are dry toilets in the checkpoint area. You will have to take care of food and resting place yourself.

One of the reasons for the formation of queues at the checkpoint with Latvia is the many so-called “fuel trucks” or “gasoline shuttles”. This nickname was given to cars exporting cheaper gasoline from Russia to Latvia.

Terms and cost of services for customs clearance of cars from Lithuania

On average, customs clearance of a car from Lithuania to Russia takes 1 day!

In our company, the price or cost of “customs clearance of cars” imported from Lithuania to Russia is discussed individually depending on the tasks and place of customs clearance and is the minimum on the market. On average it is:

• for individuals: from 5,000 rubles;
• for legal entities or individual entrepreneurs (IP): from 10,000 rubles.

We are confident that we will become your reliable partner at customs!