Importing a Car from the USA to Poland
Many US export cars come straight from damage auctions. Enter the VIN below for a free preview of its US record — salvage-auction sale records with damage photos, theft records, an odometer timeline, and available US listing and price records back to 2015 (coverage varies by VIN) — before you bid at a US auction or wire money to an exporter. EU import duty (10%, or 0% for US-built cars under the 2026 EU-US agreement) plus 23% VAT and excise tax apply; Poland is one of Europe's largest importers of US salvage-auction vehicles, so a damage-history check is essential.
The $12.99 Used Car Report — works worldwide
One-time purchase (billed in USD): salvage-auction records with damage photos where published, reported salvage records, theft records, odometer timeline, and available US listing & price records back to 2015 (coverage varies by VIN). See a sample report
Need the federal record instead (recalls, complaints, original window sticker)? That's the $9.99 Full VIN Report.
Importing to Poland: taxes & steps
| Customs duty | 10% of customs value (car + freight + insurance) — 0% for US-origin cars under Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 |
| Excise (akcyza) | 3.1% (engines ≤ 2.0L) or 18.6% (> 2.0L); hybrids 1.55%/9.3%; PHEV ≤ 2.0L and BEV 0% (exemptions run through 2029) |
| VAT | 23% on the duty- and excise-inclusive value |
| Collector exception | 30+ year vehicles in original condition: reduced VAT (typically 8%), duty/excise relief |
- Clear customs and pay VAT within 14 days of EU entry (AIS/e-customs); excise declaration via PUESC.
- Sworn translations (tłumacz przysięgły) of the US title and bill of sale for registration.
- Technical inspection (badanie techniczne) at an SKP station — US lighting usually needs conversion.
- Register at the starostwo within 30 days of clearance; excise-payment confirmation is required at the counter.
Rates verified October 2026; tax law moves — confirm with the destination authority before wiring money. Full process: the 2026 step-by-step import guide.
FAQ
What should I check before importing a US car to Poland?
What happened to the car in America: salvage-auction sale records with damage photos where the auction published them, reported salvage records, theft records, an odometer timeline, and the VIN's full US listing and price history — plus the federal record (recalls, owner complaints, service bulletins) and the original window sticker (for 12 brands) proving factory trim, options, and MSRP. Many US export cars come from damage auctions — verify before bidding, not after shipping. EU import duty (10%, or 0% for US-built cars under the 2026 EU-US agreement) plus 23% VAT and excise tax apply; Poland is one of Europe's largest importers of US salvage-auction vehicles, so a damage-history check is essential.
Why does the original window sticker matter for an import to Poland?
It is federal proof of the exact factory configuration and original MSRP — protection against a base vehicle being sold as a loaded one, and useful documentation for valuation and registration. CarWhere retrieves original manufacturer stickers for GM, Ford, Stellantis, Hyundai, and Genesis brands.
Can I check a US auction car's history from Poland?
Yes — the $12.99 CarWhere Used Car Report is a one-time purchase available worldwide (billed in USD): salvage-auction sale records with damage photos where published, reported salvage records, theft records, an odometer timeline with rollback flagging, and the VIN's available US listing and price records back to 2015 (coverage varies by VIN). The $9.99 Full VIN Report covers the federal record instead (decode, recalls, complaints, bulletins, window sticker where available). No subscription on either.