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Importing a US car to Armenia in 2026: EAEU duty, VAT, EVs

Individuals in Armenia pay the EAEU flat rate: for a 3–5-year-old car it depends only on engine size (euros per cc), not on the price. We found no age ban. How damaged salvage-title cars are registered isn't officially published — check with your broker.

Updated: 2026-11

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Key facts

Ageno ban found

DutyEAEU flat rate: 3–5 years — €1.5–3.6 per cc

VAT20% for commercial imports

EVsVAT-free in 2026 (model year 2024+), 0% duty within quota

Salvageregistration rules not found

Right-hand driveonly if converted to left-hand drive

Duties and taxes

Since 1 Jan 2020, individuals pay the EAEU flat rates under EEC Council Decision No. 107; no separate VAT.
Under 3 years: 54% or 48% of value with a minimum of €2.5–20/cc depending on price.
3–5 years: €1.5 / 1.7 / 2.5 / 2.7 / 3.0 / 3.6 per cc (up to 1,000 / 1,500 / 1,800 / 2,300 / 3,000 cc / over 3,000).
Over 5 years: €3.0 / 3.2 / 3.5 / 4.8 / 5.0 / 5.7 per cc.
Age is counted on the declaration date. For individuals, shipping and insurance aren't added to the customs value (State Revenue Committee).
Commercial imports: 20% VAT on customs value + duty + excise.
Armenia is in the EAEU, so a car cleared here can move to Russia, Kazakhstan or Kyrgyzstan without paying duty again. But since 28 Sep 2026 Kazakhstan registers only cars under 5 years for individuals (one a year), and Russia's unified recycling fee for EAEU cars was postponed — its status as of November 2026 is unconfirmed.

Damaged cars and salvage titles

No public rules were found on registering damaged or salvage-title cars.
Since December 2019, right-hand-drive cars can be imported if converted to left-hand drive before registration. Not relevant for US cars.

EVs and hybrids

VAT: EV imports are VAT-exempt in 2026 (Law ՀՕ-487-Ն of 17 Dec 2025). From 1 Feb to 31 Dec 2026 this applies only to EVs built in 2024 or later.
0% duty within the 2026 EEC quota: 15,000 EVs and series hybrids plus another 5,000 from 7 Aug 2026 — 20,000 in total.
Only for permanent residents of Armenia; such cars can't be transferred to Russian or Kazakh citizens or residents.
Outside the quota the normal rate applies (media say "usually 15%", not officially verified).

Documents

No official list found. Brokers name: US title, auction bill of sale, bill of lading, passport.
Per brokers: a transit declaration from the border to the customs office, then a goods declaration. To register with the road police you need the clearance document, a roadworthiness test and insurance.

Shipping from the US

US port → container to Poti (Georgia) → car carrier to Yerevan.
Broker estimates: East Coast to Poti ~22–32 days, Poti–Yerevan 3–5 days, ~5–8 weeks in total (sometimes 2–3 months).
Sea freight from ~$1,100 per car; a 40-ft container for 2–4 cars costs $1,200–2,000.

Example: 2021 Toyota Camry 2.5, $10,000

Imported by an individual at the EAEU flat rate, 2,487 cc. The car's price doesn't affect the amount.
If the car is 3–5 years old on the declaration date: 2,487 × €3.0 = €7,461.
If it's over 5 years (a 2021 car is already about 5 by the end of 2026): 2,487 × €5.0 = €12,435.
Excludes environmental tax, registration and broker fees (amounts unconfirmed). Rough estimate.

Still being checked

Whether the EEC flat rates still apply unchanged to individuals in 2026 — the last official explanation is from 2019.
Environmental tax on import: sources contradict each other.
Registration procedure for damaged cars and repair requirements.
Recycling fee, registration and plate fees.

Cars to look at

EVs for Armenia (VAT-free until 31.12.2026)Wrecked electric cars Almost intact

Sources

This is a reference, not legal advice. Rules change often: confirm the numbers with customs or a licensed broker before you buy.

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