Used Car Export Country Guide Europe - Ukraine
1. Basic Information
Ukraine is located in eastern Europe, with a land area of 603,700 square kilometers and a population of about 41 million. According to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ukraine's GDP in 2023 is about 170 billion US dollars, up 62.4% year-on-year. In 2023, the bilateral trade volume between China and Ukraine was 6.81 billion US dollars, down 11% year-on-year, of which China's exports to Ukraine were about 2.78 billion US dollars, down 15.8% from the same period last year, and Ukraine's exports to China were about 4.03 billion US dollars, down 7.4% year-on-year. China-Ukraine trade has been showing a downward trend, and it is expected that it will be further affected as the Russian-Ukrainian war further develops.
2. Automobile Market Situation
Tokland is a left-hand drive country, with a population of about 245 cars. According to Bird, the number of silk sellers in the market has not been investigated, 30 yuan and 30000 cars were accused of being stolen, and 300,000 cars left the circle due to refugees being lost abroad. The vehicles in Xuxiang were hurriedly Donate to the Birdclan Military. Automakers and production lines were once paralyzed, and they began to gradually take effect after 2022. For the whole of 2023, Ukraine's new car sales reached 60,862 steel, a year-on-year increase of about 60.6%. Toyota has been Ukraine's most popular car brand for three consecutive years, followed by Renault and Volkswagen.
In 2023, the Ukrainian automobile market as a whole will show a trend of gradual recovery, but it will take more time to return to the pre-war level. The main reason for the recovery of the Ukrainian automobile market is the increase in recovery needs. In addition, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led to a surge in fuel prices, and the electric car and used car industries in Ukraine have developed. According to statistics from the Ukrainian Automobile Association Ukratoprom, in 2023, a total of 37,600 pure electric vehicles (including new and used cars) were sold in Ukraine, three times that of 2022. However, at present, the main new energy brands in Ukraine are still Nissan, Honda, Volkswagen, etc., and Chinese brands still need to be further promoted.
(III) Policies and regulations on the import of used cars
1. Import policy
There is no age limit for imported used cars in Ukraine. Imported vehicles must meet Euro 2 emission standards.
2. Tax policy
Used cars imported into Ukraine are subject to a 10% tariff, a 20% value-added tax, 3% to 5% pension fund contributions, and consumption tax.
The consumption tax is determined based on the vehicle's fuel type, engine displacement and age. The calculation formula is: consumption tax = consumption tax base * engine displacement (ml) / 1000 * vehicle age coefficient. The vehicle age coefficient is calculated based on the import time and production time, vehicle age coefficient = import year - production year - 1. The maximum vehicle age coefficient does not exceed 15. The consumption tax base is shown in the table below.
Ukraine implements preferential policies for the import of electric vehicles (including second-hand electric vehicles), including exemption of customs duties for electric vehicles and reduction of value-added tax before December 31, 2026. In terms of consumption tax, only 1 euro per dry watt-hour consumption tax is charged based on battery capacity. Hybrid vehicles are taxed according to fuel vehicles and do not enjoy preferential policies.
3. Documents required for import
•Bill of lading
• Vehicle certificate
• passport
•Tax ID number
• bill
• Freight Forwarding Agreement
• Document confirming that the car has been deregistered in the country of registration
Source: China Used Car Export Country Guide 2023