Importing an American Car to Luxembourg: 2026 Guide

This guide summarizes what you are responsible for when registering a car in Luxembourg and the indicative costs for 2026. Values should be confirmed with the authorities or a broker before each purchase.

How does delivery work in Luxembourg?

• Selection in the USA. Licensed dealer in the USA, with access to thousands of cars in every state. Before any commitment, you will receive photos, available documents, and the type of title (clean, salvage, rebuilt).
• Maritime transport. From the USA to Europe, with assistance until arrival.
• Customs processed. The car is cleared through customs upon entry into the EU: customs duties are never paid a second time in Luxembourg.
• Delivery to Luxembourg. Delivery to your dealership or your address. You can also choose a car from our stock in Portugal.

Customs duties and VAT

Customs duties. From July 1, 2026, cars manufactured in the USA, with proven origin, enter the EU with 0 % duty (Regulation (EU) 2026/1455, in force until 12/31/2029). Classic cars 30 years old or more, in original condition and of a discontinued model, enter as collector's items (code 9705), also with 0 % duty. In both cases, nothing to pay in Luxembourg.

VAT. For a reseller with a valid VAT number (VIES), the sale is made without Portuguese VAT, and the VAT is self-assessed in Luxembourg. For a private individual, the VAT from the Portuguese invoice or the margin scheme applies. The exact framework is specified in each proposal.

Registration tax

Luxembourg does not charge a registration tax. Approval and registration fees are payable.

Approval: SNCA

A car without a European COC is approved by SNCA (Sandweiler), which verifies compliance before registration.

Historic vehicle regime

If the car is over 30 years old since its first registration, in its original condition, and of a type that is no longer in production, it can be classified as a véhicule historique by the SNCA (decision within 1 to 2 weeks); this designation will be included in the registration certificate.

Annual tax

Annual tax on vehiclesTax is based on CO2 emissions for vehicles manufactured after 2001, and on engine displacement for vehicles manufactured before 2001. Historic vehicles pay a low fixed amount; those manufactured before 1950 are exempt.

Indicative costs in Luxembourg (2026)

Heading	Indicative value
Registration tax	It doesn't exist.
SNCA Approval	Administrative fee
Historical classification (SNCA)	1 to 2 weeks
Annual tax — historical data	Low fixed amount

Indicative prices, excluding transport and car costs. Taxation changes frequently: please confirm with the Luxembourg authorities or a customs broker.

For resellers and individuals

• Resellers. Dealer prices and terms negotiated on a case-by-case basis, with access to B2B program.
• Private individuals. We also sell directly, with the legal guarantee of conformity.
• Pre-purchase inspection. Upon request, made by an industry professional (paid service).

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Frequently asked questions

Does Luxembourg have a registration tax? No. The costs are the SNCA and registration fees, and then the annual tax.

How is historical status obtained? Request to SNCA for a car that is over 30 years old, in original condition and out of production.

Does a Luxembourgish reseller pay Portuguese VAT? No: with a valid VAT number, you can purchase without Portuguese VAT and automatically calculate the Luxembourg VAT.

Other destinations in Europe

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All destinations: importing an American car to Europe

Sources: guichet.public.lu (vehicle import); snca.public.lu (historical vehicle). Last checked: October 2026.

In stock or on its way

Public prices, without Portuguese registration.

1972 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed — LS 6.0 engine, 22/24-inch wheels61 500 €1966 Ford Mustang Convertible — California car, automatic convertible top.49 000 €1969 Plymouth Road Runner — Drag car, new 440 engine64 500 €1982 Chevrolet Corvette — 24,251 original miles, Cross-Fire Injection34 000 €1966 Ford Mustang — Red, V8, Carfax report37 500 €1968 Chevrolet K10 4x4 — Restored show truck, 46,000 original miles.64 500 €

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