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A €15 000 car from Germany costs €15 891 – €16 221 landed and registered in Latvia.
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Transport Germany → Riga: €550 – €800. The range was rechecked against published prices from Kurbads, BB Logistik and Elite Cars.
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€5 000
Petrol
€5 891 – €6 221
Tax: €33 (when registering in October) · Delivery: €858 – €1 188
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Diesel
€10 881 – €11 211
Tax: €23 (when registering in October) · Delivery: €858 – €1 188
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Diesel
€15 891 – €16 221
Tax: €33 (when registering in October) · Delivery: €858 – €1 188
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Diesel
€25 895 – €26 225
Tax: €37 (when registering in October) · Delivery: €858 – €1 188
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Electric
€40 797 – €41 127
Tax: exempt · Delivery: €797 – €1 127
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Sign the purchase agreement, pay for the car. Receive all documentation — registration certificate and invoice.
Use a car carrier service or drive it yourself. Transit insurance is required.
For EU internal imports, customs is not required. For non-EU — fill out customs declaration and pay duties.
At CSDD pay the €110 natural-resources tax, €41.88 registration set, €19.25 unit-number comparison, €36.95 first inspection and the operation tax for the rest of the year. CSDD tariffs checked 27 September 2026; operation-tax rule checked 28 September 2026.
For a vehicle previously registered abroad, complete the first Latvian inspection within five days after registration in Latvia. After a visual assessment, CSDD may grant Latvian road-use permission without technical control if a valid authorisation from the previous EU, EEA or Swiss registration country and its inspection data can be verified through the European Commission platform. Otherwise technical control is required within that deadline. Registration alone does not permit driving: valid road-use permission and OCTA insurance are required.
If buying from a licensed EU dealer and receiving a VAT invoice — VAT is already paid and doesn't need to be paid again in Latvia.
If buying from a private seller or dealer not charging VAT — you must pay 21% VAT in Latvia on the car purchase price.
Always check the car's VIN number before purchase. Many cars in Germany have hidden damage history.
TÜV is Germany's mandatory technical inspection. If TÜV has expired, the car may be technically unsafe.
A lower price in Germany doesn't always mean a good deal. Add transport, taxes and other fees.
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| Country | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | €550 – €800 |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | €200 – €400 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | €400 – €700 |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | €300 – €500 |
| 🇫🇷 France | €800 – €1200 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | €800 – €1200 |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | €800 – €1200 |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | €800 – €1200 |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | €550 – €800 |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | €500 – €800 |
| 🇺🇸 United States | €1200 – €2000 |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | €1500 – €2500 |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | €400 – €800 |
* Prices are approximate and may vary depending on carrier, season and car size.
Imports from the EU have 0% customs duty. For imports from the US, Japan or UK, the calculator charges 10% duty on the car price plus transport, then 21% VAT on the price, transport and duty combined. Check a possible 0% rate for cars over 30 years old with VID; the calculator does not apply it automatically.
If buying from a licensed EU dealer with a VAT invoice — VAT doesn't need to be paid again. If buying from a private seller — 21% VAT must be paid in Latvia.
At the first permanent registration of an M1 or N1 car in Latvia, pay the €110 natural-resources tax, €41.88 for registration, certificate and two plates, €19.25 for the unit-number comparison, €36.95 for the first inspection, and vehicle operation tax for the rest of the year. There has been no separate registration tax since 1 January 2017. Sources: CSDD tariffs (checked 27 September 2026) and Section 5(4) of the Vehicle Operation Tax Law (checked 28 September 2026). Pay VAT to the SRS where it applies.
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Car import from Germany typically takes 1–3 weeks: transportation (5–10 days), CSDD registration (1–2 days), technical inspection (1 day).
For a vehicle previously registered abroad, the first Latvian technical inspection must be completed within five days after registration in Latvia (Road Traffic Law, Section 16(5⁵)). CSDD may grant Latvian road-use permission without technical control after a visual assessment if a valid authorisation from the previous EU, EEA or Swiss registration country and its inspection data can be verified through the European Commission platform. Otherwise technical control is required after registration, within that deadline. Registration and the five-day deadline alone do not permit driving: valid road-use permission and OCTA insurance are required. checked: 2026-09-27.
A fully electric M1 or N1 car still incurs the €110 natural-resources tax and €36.95 first inspection. The registration set and unit-number comparison are free when the car first receives special EV plates; vehicle operation tax is €0. Source: CSDD tariffs checked 27 September 2026; the statutory exemption was checked 28 September 2026.
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A car carrier from Germany to Riga usually costs €550 – €800; the range was rechecked against Kurbads, BB Logistik and Elite Cars prices.
A customs broker is not needed: a Germany-to-Latvia purchase stays inside the EU, so there is no customs declaration. If you would rather not handle the import yourself, we bring the car in turnkey.
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This calculator is an informational tool. Actual import costs may vary depending on specific circumstances, exchange rates and regulatory changes. Always consult a customs specialist or CSDD before starting the import process.