Informative guide, current as of July 2026 — exact scales are confirmed on your simulation and order form.
Import conditions
You can import a new vehicle or a used vehicle under 3 years old. The conditions concern age, powertrain and displacement.
- Used: under 3 years old at the customs declaration date
- New vehicle: no age limit
- Petrol, hybrid or electric powertrain (diesel banned)
- Petrol displacement capped at 1,600 cc for used vehicles
- Payment in foreign currency from a personal account
The 3 years are counted to the day
Age is assessed at the customs declaration date, not the purchase date. With a ~90-day transit, a vehicle close to the limit can become ineligible en route — our simulator warns you automatically.
Allowed powertrains
The rule is simple: petrol (within the applicable displacement ceiling), hybrid or plug-in hybrid, or fully electric. Diesel is banned from import.
Diesel banned
Diesel vehicles cannot be imported.
Required documents
The typical file includes:
- Identity document and proof of residence
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Purchase invoice or sales contract
- Certificate of conformity / foreign registration card
Customs clearance & DTD
On arrival at the port, the vehicle moves under a customs transit declaration (DTD): you have 30 non-renewable days to complete clearance. Duties and taxes are settled at the scale in force on the declaration date — which is also when the vehicle's age is assessed.
DTD: 30 days, non-renewable
Beyond this deadline the file is blocked and penalties apply. CashAuto tracks this countdown day by day in your customer area.
Figures change
Ceilings, scales and rebates are set by finance laws and may change. Every order is checked against the values in force on the day.
Frequently asked questions
Can I import a diesel vehicle?
No. Diesel is not allowed for import.
Which vehicles can I import?
A new vehicle, or a used vehicle under 3 years old at the customs declaration, with a petrol, hybrid or electric powertrain.
When are taxes paid?
At customs clearance, within the 30 days of the DTD. Their amount is estimated line by line from your simulation.
What if my vehicle turns 3 during shipping?
It becomes not importable: age is assessed at the customs declaration. We refuse upfront any order without a sufficient safety margin.