smart (Geely-Benz) · 🇷🇴 Romania
smart #1 (smart #1) in Romania — Local Name, Rules & Costs
Romania has no market-specific badge for the smart #1 (smart精灵#1, smart Jīnglíng #1) — it is sold there under the global export name smart #1.
What it is called in Romania
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | smart #1 (smart精灵#1 · smart Jīnglíng #1) | Domestic name |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | smart #1 | Global export name (no market-specific alias) |
🇷🇴 Romania import rules at a glance
- Customs duty
- 10%
- VAT
- 21%
- Age limit
- No limit
- Emission standard
- Verify
- Drive side
- LHD
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.
- RAR single-vehicle type approval 2-8 weeks + ITP inspection
How to import this car into Romania
- Romania sets no age cap on imported vehicles — confirm current practice with your clearing agent before shipping.
- Complete single-vehicle type approval — Romania is an EU member state and applies the common EU regime.
- Budget 10% customs duty plus 21% VAT on top of the vehicle price.
- No drive-side conversion needed: Romania is a left-hand-drive market, same as China.
Frequently asked questions
What is the smart #1 called in Romania?
Romania has no market-specific badge for the smart #1 (smart精灵#1, smart Jīnglíng #1) — it is sold there under the global export name smart #1.
How much tax do I pay importing a smart #1 into Romania?
Importing a used smart #1 into Romania means a 10% customs duty and 21% VAT. Certification, inspection and registration fees apply on top.
Can I import a used smart #1 into Romania?
Yes, used imports are possible: there is no age limit on imported vehicles. Romania is a left-hand-drive market, so vehicles must be left-hand drive.
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FOB pricing, Romania market rules and landed-cost estimates for the smart #1 — via AutoGlobal.