🇷🇴 Romania · EU East · 74 models
Chinese Cars in Romania: Model Names & Import Rules
Romania is an EU member state — imports pay the common EU tariff plus national taxes, and cars first registered outside the EU need single-vehicle type approval.
🇷🇴 Romania import rules at a glance
- Customs duty
- 10%
- VAT
- 21%
- Age limit
- No limit
- Emission standard
- Verify
- Drive side
- LHD
- RAR single-vehicle type approval 2-8 weeks + ITP inspection
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Frequently asked questions
Can I import a used Chinese car into Romania?
Yes, used imports are possible: there is no age limit on imported vehicles. Romania is a left-hand-drive market.
How much tax do I pay importing a Chinese car into Romania?
Importing a used car into Romania means a 10% customs duty and 21% VAT. Certification, inspection and registration fees apply on top.
Which Chinese models are tracked for Romania?
We track 74 models with local names and import rules for Romania, including the BYD Yuan Plus, BYD Seagull, BYD Song Plus, Chery Tiggo 7. The full list, grouped by brand, is below.