Chrysler IMPERIAL off an American line — what it changes in duty
The answer depends on the car: the Chrysler IMPERIAL is assembled in several countries, and the preference goes only to one that came off an American line. That car enters the EU at 0%, the rest at 10%. Neither the model name, nor the build year, nor the auction location settles it — the plant country in the production record does.
Where is the Chrysler IMPERIAL assembled?
The Chrysler IMPERIAL comes out of plants that do not always sit in the same country, and those plants set the rate. A car from an American line enters the EU at 0%, a car from a plant elsewhere at 10%. Every row here is built from real cars in our database, not from a manufacturer's plan.
| Plant | Country | VIN prefix | Cars in our database | Duty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere | United States | 1C3 | 5 | 0% duty |
| Windsor | Canada | 2A3 | 1 | 10% |
Made in USA • Tax 0%
How do you check a specific car?
Type in the VIN of your IMPERIAL and we read the country and city of the assembly plant from the manufacturer's data. A plant in the States means the car qualifies for 0% duty; any other country means 10%. Do it before you bid, because the rate moves the sensible limit.
How much will you save?
The saving is a percentage, so it grows with the value of the car. A Chrysler IMPERIAL from an American plant comes in at 0% instead of 10%, and lower duty shrinks the 23% VAT base. Excise stays: 3.1% on smaller engines, 18.6% on larger ones. The calculator does the rest.
Work out the import costWhat the import cost is made of
The bill is made of a few fixed percentages and one variable, which is the customs value of the car. Duty is 0% on a IMPERIAL assembled in the USA and 10% on the rest, excise is 3.1% or 18.6% by engine size, and 23% VAT is charged on the value with duty and excise added.
| Component | Rate |
|---|---|
| Duty — car assembled in the USA | 0% |
| Duty — everything else | 10% |
| Excise | 3.1% up to 2.0 l, 18.6% above 3.5 l |
| VAT | 23% |
Rates, not amounts — the calculator works the sum out on current data.
Zero-duty paperwork — our job
Zero-duty paperwork is our half of the job. We read the assembly plant from production data, prepare the customs declaration and deal with the agency on your behalf. You pick a IMPERIAL and bid — we run the procedure.
What to watch for when buying at auction
An auction description talks about damage, not about origin, and the other way round. A IMPERIAL with a wrecked front can be assembled in the USA and come in at 0%, while an untouched car from the same sale comes from Mexico and pays 10%. Check both separately.
| Damage | Cars in our database |
|---|---|
| All over | 1 |
| Front end | 1 |
| Mechanical | 1 |
From the USA or from Europe?
Europe hands you a car ready to register; the States hand you a wider choice of versions and of damaged cars. On a IMPERIAL origin joins the list: a car assembled in the USA clears at 0%, one from outside the preference at 10%. That is the first thing to check when you compare offers.
Current Chrysler IMPERIAL listings
$25
1991 Chrysler IMPERIAL
1C3XY56R7MD172586
3.3 L • V6 • FWD • AT
Not provided • 294k km
$1,300
1993 Chrysler IMPERIAL
1C3XV56L0PD154102
3.8 L • V6 • FWD • AT
Run and drive • 152k km
$100
1992 Chrysler IMPERIAL
1C3XV56L2ND743116
3.8 L • V6 • FWD • AT
Run and drive • 174k km
$200
1993 Chrysler IMPERIAL
1C3XV56L0PD172003
3.8 L • V6 • FWD • AT
Not provided • Not provided
$50
1993 Chrysler IMPERIAL
1C3XV56L6PD174791
3.8 L • V6 • FWD • AT
Not provided • Not provided
Frequently asked questions
Similar models with zero duty
Related pages
As of Aug 6, 2026