Customs glossary

Customs terms in plain language

12 terms

  • Мито

    Import duty — ~10% of customs value for cars.

  • Акциз

    Tax by engine displacement/type; 0 for EVs.

  • Митна вартість

    Tax base: contract price + delivery to the border.

  • УКТЗЕД

    Commodity code — determines rates.

  • ПДВ на імпорт

    20% of (customs value + duty + excise).

  • Брокер

    Licensed agent filing the declaration for you.

  • Транзит

    Driving the car through territory under customs control.

  • Лендед-кост

    Full cost: car + shipping + customs + certification.

  • Євро-5/6

    Emission standard required for import.

  • Свідоцтво відповідності

    Conformity certificate for first registration.

  • Copart/IAAI

    US insurance auctions with damaged cars.

  • Вантажна митна декларація

    MD-2 — the core customs clearance document.