Apart from imports as part of a move for your MAZDA importation voiture de la Reunion, imports of used vehicles into Réunion are subject to duties and taxes. The tax base is made up of : 1- in the case of a sale between a dealer and a private individual or between private individuals : the transaction value, i.e. the price paid, net of tax and plus the cost of bringing the vehicle to Réunion (transport and insurance in particular).

reference to the argus price if the vehicle is in a normal state of wear MAZDA la Reunion; the prices shown in this publication are reduced by 15% ; the taxable value is then determined by deducting the VAT charged by your MAZDA de la Reunion agent, which is included at the mainland rate, and adding the cost of transport to La Réunion (transport and insurance in particular). Taxation - Customs duties For vehicles imported from outside the European Union concerning your MAZDA importation voiture de la Reunion, the applicable customs duties can be consulted in RITA. - VAT In the context of trade between the EU and Réunion, goods purchased inclusive of VAT and intended for private individuals are not subject to VAT when imported into Réunion, provided that proof of VAT payment is provided. In all other cases, VAT is charged at 8.5%.

Loading your vehicle is possible! When transporting your MAZDA la Reunion in a container, it is entirely possible to load your vehicle to optimise its transport. However, we advise you to load only the rear seats and the boot. The front seats must remain accessible for manoeuvring and moving the vehicle in the parks.

Customs duties and vehicles When importing a vehicle into Réunion, you are subject to a specific customs duty: Octroi de Mer. This is made up of two taxes: dock dues, which depend on the engine capacity of the vehicle, and regional dock dues, which are set at 2.5% of the value of the vehicle. If you are importing a vehicle, you will have to pay this tax to the customs department through your MAZDA dealer in Reunion.

Your vehicle during your move from mainland France If you are moving to Réunion, your vehicle may be exempt from the duties and taxes in force.

This exemption is only valid if your vehicle is considered as a "removals-free" vehicle. To do this, it must be included in the inventory of your imported personal effects. Your vehicle must also meet two essential criteria: it must be more than 6 months old (and have been driven) and it must not be a professional MAZDA import vehicule la Reunion vehicle.

Don't forget that if you buy a vehicle in mainland France, you must make customs declarations before your departure.

What is the basis for calculating the tax on your MAZDA import vehicle Reunion? The pre-tax purchase price of the vehicle defines the basis for calculating tax. Other costs may be added to this pre-tax purchase price. Whether or not the vehicle comes from the European Union also determines the rate of tax on the vehicle.

Transporting a vehicle to Réunion is possible If you want to transport a vehicle to Réunion, the main cost is the sea freight itself.

However, there are other factors to take into account: the size and type of vehicle, the mode of transport, the place of departure, and whether or not you are moving house.

There are many reasons why you may need to import a vehicle to/from Réunion. The first and most common is moving house. You then want to take your vehicle back with you MAZDA la Reunion import: that's quite normal. The second is for business purposes. Perhaps you frequently need to import vehicles to/from overseas France.

In all cases, importing a vehicle into Réunion is subject to specific legislation and taxation. You will need to complete an import declaration and enclose a set of documents: vehicle registration document, certificate of adMAZDAstrative status, affidavit, notice of transfer, etc.

Importing a vehicle into Réunion also means paying the following taxes to the customs authorities:

VAT at 8.5 %, except for commercial vehicles for MAZDA la Reunion import. Please note: if you have purchased your vehicle inclusive of VAT, customs will not refund the metropolitan VAT. Dock dues, determined according to the size of your vehicle: length, height, weight. Length is the most important criterion, particularly for professional vehicles such as lorries or trailers. Note that for the latter, the Octroi de mer is fixed: 4 % of the vehicle's value excluding tax. If you are importing a passenger vehicle, the rate varies between 4 % (electric vehicles) and 34 %. Fixed regional dock dues. For Réunion, this rate is 2.5 %. You are exempt from this tax if your vehicle is electric. Port duties amount to €65.8688/tonne for cars and €36.3779/tonne for motorbikes.

As you will have realised, it is not necessarily cost-effective to import a vehicle to/from Réunion. Ultimately, everything depends on the origin of your MAZDA la Reunion import vehicle, its cubic capacity and your personal circumstances (moving house, etc.). If you still wish to choose this option, don't hesitate to contact one of our Long Cours advisers.