Vehicle recycling tax enters into force

Recycling tax on imported vehicles entered into force on September 1.

According to the law, amending the Tax Code, the tax applies to the importing of vehicles, as well as their manufacturers, except for those, who undertake to ensure the utilization of vehicles, and is included in the appropriate register.

Persons, who import vehicles belonging to diplomatic authorities and international organizations, vehicles previously exported from Ukraine, as well as refurbished cars older than 30 years (not for commercial passenger and freight services), are exempted from paying tax.

Also, tax shall not be paid by non-residents, who temporarily import cars for personal use into Ukraine, as well as transiters.

The tax amount is defined as the product of the tax rate and conversion rate.