GMC Van off an American line — what it changes in duty
The answer depends on the car: the GMC Van 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 GMC Van assembled?
Production of the GMC Van is often spread across continents, which is why the question of where it is built has several answers at once. For duty, only the country of the plant your car came off matters: the States mean 0%, any other country 10%. Model history and target market change nothing.
| Plant | Country | VIN prefix | Cars in our database | Duty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lordstown | United States | 1GT | 4 | 0% duty |
| Flint | United States | 1GT | 3 | 0% duty |
Made in USA • Tax 0%
How do you check a specific car?
The quickest filter is the first three characters of the number — on a Van with American assembly that is usually 1GT. A filter is not proof, though: we check the plant tied to the full VIN, because only that answers the condition. The check runs in seconds and costs nothing.
How much will you save?
The gap is 10% of customs value, plus a side effect: 23% VAT is charged on the value with duty added, so a zero rate also lowers the tax base. On a Van assembled outside the USA neither effect fires. Work the result out in the calculator — the rates are fixed, the customs value is not.
Work out the import costWhat the import cost is made of
The structure is the same for every car and only the first line differs. A Van off an American line comes in at 0% duty, a car outside the preference at 10%; after that comes excise by engine size (3.1% or 18.6%) and 23% VAT. Customs value follows the hammer price and transport.
| 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
Our customs agency handles the formalities. We gather the assembly data for the GMC Van, prepare the declaration and see the clearance through. The rate finally granted is the customs office's decision, taken on the documents submitted.
What to watch for when buying at auction
Risk on a GMC Van from auction sits in three places: the extent of the damage, the completeness of the paperwork and the history of earlier repairs. None of them touches the duty rate, which follows the assembly country alone, but all three decide what getting the car roadworthy really costs.
| Damage | Cars in our database |
|---|---|
| Normal wear | 3 |
| Front end | 2 |
| Side | 2 |
From the USA or from Europe?
The comparison only means something after a VIN check. The same GMC Van bought in the States can come in at 0% or 10% depending on the assembly plant, so a car from the USA is not one cost category. On the European side clearance falls away, and usually so does the choice of versions.
Current GMC Van listings
$0
1985 GMC Van
1GTEG25H6F7503057
5.0 L • V8 • RWD • AT
Not provided • 17k km
$200
1994 GMC Van
1GTEG25H7RF533081
5.0 L • V8 • RWD • AT
Not provided • 360k km
$300
1984 GMC Van
1GTEG25H4E7502536
5.0 L • V8 • RWD • AT
Not provided • 357k km
$250
1993 GMC Van
1GTEG25H1PF507914
5.0 L • V8 • RWD • AT
Not provided • 365k km
$225
1995 GMC Van
1GTEG25H8SF548551
5.0 L • V8 • RWD • AT
Not provided • 177k km
$425
1986 GMC Van
1GTEG25H5G7507375
5.0 L • V8 • RWD • AT
Run and drive • 100k km
$225
1985 GMC Van
1GTEG25H7F7509935
5.0 L • V8 • RWD • AT
Not provided • 117k km
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As of Aug 6, 2026