Used Car Export Country Guide Europe - Belarus
创建于2024.09.12
Used Car Export Country Guide-Belarus
1. Basic Information
The Republic of Belarus (hereinafter referred to as Belarus) is a landlocked country located in Eastern Europe, bordering Poland to the west, Russia to the east, Lithuania and Latvia to the north, and Ukraine to the south. Its capital is Minsk, with a land area of 207,600 square kilometers and a population of 9.2 million. In 2023, the GDP was US$79.85 billion, up about 21.4% year-on-year, and the per capita GDP was about US$8,679. Belarus is a firm supporter and important participant in the joint construction of the "Belt and Road". In 2022, China and Belarus were upgraded from "comprehensive strategic partners" to "all-weather comprehensive strategic partners", and China and Belarus deepened cooperation. In 2023, Belarusian President Lukashenko visited China, and the two countries issued a joint statement, and bilateral relations further developed. In 2023, the bilateral trade volume between China and Belarus exceeded US$84.4 billion, an increase of about 62% year-on-year. China exported US$58.4 billion to Belarus, an increase of about 78.39% over the same period last year: Belarus exported US$200 million to China, an increase of about 44.5% year-on-year.
White money is rich in non-metallic minerals, ferrous and non-ferrous metals are scarce, oil and natural gas can be used in a small amount, and the most important mineral material, salt, is 7 tons; it ranks third in the world in terms of available resources. With more than 100 years of mining, the potash mining and processing industry is monopolized by the state. Belarus’ hot rock reserves exceed 22 billion tons, ranking first among the CIS countries. Other major minerals include granite, dolomite, limestone, peat and chalk, fireproofing materials and ash. Peat reserves are 4.4 billion tons. It is rich in drinking mineral water and medical mineral spring resources.
(2) Automobile market situation
According to statistics from the Belarusian Automobile Association (BAA), a total of 25,408 vehicles were sold in Belarus in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 47.5%, including 21,761 passenger cars and 3,647 light commercial vehicles. In 2023, there are 20 brands and 78 models on sale in the Belarusian automobile market. Among them, the market share of Chinese automobile brands reached 82.6%. Geely Automobile's sales in Belarus accounted for about 90% of the sales of Chinese brand vehicles, occupying the absolute mainstream. market position.
In January 2021, the Belarusian government reviewed the "National Electric Vehicle Development Plan 2021-2025" and issued a series of policy measures, including tax incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles, the promotion of electric vehicle recycling, and the development of charging infrastructure. At present, there are about 1,600 electric vehicles in Belarus, and Belarus plans to modernize 250 electric vehicle charging stations. At the same time, considering the rapid construction of Chinese electric vehicles in Belarus, in order to avoid charging incompatibility issues, Belarus decided to add Chinese C8T standard connectors to the charging stations. And the city's electric sub-China fast charging network plans to build 86 fast charging stations by 2030, of which 26 are located in Minsk.
(III) Policies and regulations on the import of used cars
1. Import policy
There is no age limit for imported second-hand cars in Belarus, but cars older than five years will be subject to high tariffs. Vehicles before 2007 must comply with Euro 4 environmental standards. Imported vehicles must be equipped with ABS, at least one front airbag and isofix attachment points for child safety seats. In December 2023, Belarus adopted a tax-free policy for individuals to import electric vehicles, which will last until December 2025.
2. Tax policy
Second-hand cars imported into Belarus need to pay customs duties, value-added tax, customs clearance fees, scrap recycling fees, etc.
(1) Tariff: determined based on the type of importer, vehicle age, vehicle value, engine displacement, etc. At the same time, according to Belarus Decree No. 140, the parents (adoptive parents, adopters) of Category I and I disabled people, the parents (adoptive parents, adopters) of the family, and the parents (adoptive parents, adopters) and guardians (guardians) of disabled children under 18 years old can import used cars. Enjoy 50% tariff discount.
(a) Personal import: For vehicles under 3 years old, the customs duty is determined based on the vehicle value.
Tax.
(b) Personal import: For vehicles over 3 years old, the tariff is determined based on the age and displacement of the vehicle.
(c) Imports by legal entities: tariffs are determined based on vehicle displacement and age.
(2) Value-added tax: 20% of the vehicle value. At the same time, before December 31, 2025, a 0% value-added tax rate will be applied when electric vehicles are imported into Belarus for personal use to encourage the use of electric vehicles. This provision does not apply to legal entities.
(3) Recycling fees: The recycling fees in Belarus are related to the type of importer, the age of the car and the engine displacement.
3. Documents required for import
• Bill of lading
• Passport and visa
•Proof of Insurance
• driver's license
Source: China Used Car Export Country Guide 2023
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