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The Single Administrative Document (SAD)
VRT Ireland are customs experts that specialise in vehicle imports from the UK, Japan and other countries to Ireland. We provide a customs agent service where we will complete your SAD Document and entire customs declaration process for you and enable you to clear customs quickly and easily. We act as your ideal partner for managing Customs Declarations as well as acting on your behalf as Customs Clearance Agents to enable expedient and cost-efficient importation of vehicles. We are a leading solutions provider for any individual or business wishing to import vehicles to Ireland. At the end of the customs declaration process, you will be issued a SAD document which is required to prove you have cleared customs when registering your vehicle at your VRT appointment.
SAD Customs Documents for Importing Cars in Ireland
What is the SAD document? The Single Administrative Document (SAD) is a standardised form used within the European Union and many other non-member countries for the customs declaration of imports, exports, and goods in transit. The SAD customs declaration is generally completed electronically by a customs agent with customs expertise using specialist software. In order to complete a SAD Document, one needs to know specific information about the vehicle, such as consignor, consignee, method of transport, vehicle classification, invoicing details, and the vehicle’s origin, customs procedures, and other details.
In order to register a vehicle imported from UK, Japan and other countries to Ireland you need a SAD document. To get a SAD document for a vehicle you are importing you can request a customs declaration and one of our team will prepare this for you.
How to Complete SAD Customs Documents
Completing a SAD is nothing short of complex, which is why customs clearance agents are almost always hired to undertake the complexities involved in processing SAD documents for importing and exporting cars and other vehicles in Ireland.
In the case of Importing Cars from the UK into Ireland, a customs agent submits the SAD document digitally to Revenue on behalf of the individual or business importing the vehicle to Ireland. Submitting the SAD is only half the story, once submitted, various customs procedures apply and the customs agent engages with the customs authorities until such time as the vehicle clears customs. Once cleared, the customs agent will issue you the required document to prove your vehicle has cleared customs. You will then bring this with you when VRTing the vehicle. You can submit a request for a SAD document here.
What is Contained in the SAD Document?
In brief, the information contained within the Single Administrative Document conveys:
- The type of good being traded (e.g. a car)
- Whether it’s being imported, exported, or transited
- The good’s EU TARIC commodity code and customs tariff
- The customs procedure code (CPC), i.e. is the good being released or is it being assigned to a subsequent customs procedure?
- The origin of the goods (where was the car produced)
- The country of dispatch (where is the car being exported from)
- The value of the good and the taxes due
- Details of the importer and exporting of the goods
- Transport information
- Many customs codes related to the good being traded
- References to supporting documentation (invoices, transport documents etc.)
To complete a SAD document and submit to revenue, you need specialist software and you need to be a customs expert. Also if an SAD is completed incorrectly, it will not be possible to clear customs and it could also result in future penalties if taxes are underpaid at the time of import. As a result, the majority of people and businesses importing vehicles to Ireland, hire a professional customs clearance agent such as VRT Ireland.
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henever a vehicle is imported from the UK into Ireland, customs duties in Ireland must be duly paid and a customs declarations must be submitted. This process has become complex after Brexit, and the process of customs declarations is time-consuming and potentially costly should anything go wrong. To make the process simple and straightforward, consider retaining VRT Ireland. Our team of experts will assist with the preparation and submission of customs declarations to facilitate importing your vehicle into Ireland. See Page – customs declarationsC
alculate the Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) due when registering your imported vehicle here in the Republic of Ireland with our dependable VRT Calculators. Calculate VRT and NOx Emissions Levies so that you have an estimate of VRT and NOx levies prior to importing or registering a vehicle in Ireland. See Page – VRT CalculatorsH
ow much will it cost to import your vehicle from the UK to Ireland? In some cases, you’ll have to pay customs duties depending on whether the vehicle was imported from Great Britain or Northern Ireland, respectively. You must also pay VAT on all imports. Estimate how much you’ll have to pay with our robust UK Car Import Costs Calculator today, and request our customs declaration service for personalised assistance during the entire process. See Page – UK Car Import Costs CalculatorI
s your imported vehicle from the UK under warranty? Whilst valid in the UK, your warranty may not be valid when the vehicle is formally registered here in Ireland. That’s why we’ve partnered with Carprotect.ie to provide customers with Used Car Warranty quotations and warranty coverage. Use voucher code VRTIE10 when referred to Carprotect.ie and save more on your used car warranty in Ireland. See Page – Used Car WarrantyG
et detailed partial or full car history checks and reports through our partners at MotorCheck. Car History Checking yields useful information such as VIN numbers, previous ownership records, mileage checks, colour changes, and much more. Find out the full history of your desired imported vehicle with their services today. See Page – Car History CheckingW
henever importing vehicles from the UK into Ireland, individuals must take into consideration the fluctuations in currency exchange between the Pound Sterling and the Euro. TransferMate provides a safe, swift, and cost-effective UK Foreign Exchange service that can potentially save you hundreds of euros on currency exchange whilst providing a secure means of transaction between all parties involved. See Page – UK Foreign ExchangeO
rder high-quality, premium Irish Registration Plates through Plates365.com. All imported vehicles in Ireland must have legally compliant number plates that meet the stringent legal requirements in Ireland. Not only do Plates365.com provide customers with great value for money, but their plates are fully compliant and versatile for just about any type of vehicle imported into Ireland such as cars, trailers, motorbikes, and 4x4s. See Page – Irish Registration Plates
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henever a vehicle is imported from the UK into Ireland, customs duties in Ireland must be duly paid and a customs declarations must be submitted. This process has become complex after Brexit, and the process of customs declarations is time-consuming and potentially costly should anything go wrong. To make the process simple and straightforward, consider retaining VRT Ireland. Our team of experts will assist with the preparation and submission of customs declaration to facilitate importing your vehicle into Ireland. See Page – customs declarations VRT Calculator
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alculate the Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) due when registering your imported vehicle here in the Republic of Ireland with our dependable VRT Calculators. Calculate VRT and NOx Emissions Levies so that you have an estimate of VRT and NOx levies prior to importing or registering a vehicle in Ireland. See Page – VRT CalculatorsUK Car Import Costs Calculator
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ow much will it cost to import your vehicle from the UK to Ireland? In some cases, you’ll have to pay customs duties depending on whether the vehicle was imported from Great Britain or Northern Ireland, respectively. You must also pay VAT on all imports. Estimate how much you’ll have to pay with our robust UK Car Import Costs Calculator today, and request our customs declaration service for personalised assistance during the entire process. See Page – UK Car Import Costs CalculatorUsed Car Warranty
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s your imported vehicle from the UK under warranty? Whilst valid in the UK, your warranty may not be valid when the vehicle is formally registered here in Ireland. That’s why we’ve partnered with Carprotect.ie to provide customers with Used Car Warranty quotations and warranty coverage. Use voucher code VRTIE10 when referred to Carprotect.ie and save more on your used car warranty in Ireland. See Page – Used Car WarrantyCar History Checking
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et detailed partial or full car history checks and reports through our partners at MotorCheck. Car History Checking yields useful information such as VIN numbers, previous ownership records, mileage checks, colour changes, and much more. Find out the full history of your desired imported vehicle with their services today. See Page – Car History CheckingUK Foreign Exchange
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henever importing vehicles from the UK into Ireland, individuals must take into consideration the fluctuations in currency exchange between the Pound Sterling and the Euro. TransferMate provides a safe, swift, and cost-effective UK Foreign Exchange service that can potentially save you hundreds of euros on currency exchange whilst providing a secure means of transaction between all parties involved. See Page – UK Foreign ExchangeIrish Registration Plates
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rder high-quality, premium Irish Registration Plates through Plates365.com. All imported vehicles in Ireland must have legally compliant number plates that meet the stringent legal requirements in Ireland. Not only do Plates365.com provide customers with great value for money, but their plates are fully compliant and versatile for just about any type of vehicle imported into Ireland such as cars, trailers, motorbikes, and 4x4s. See Page – Irish Registration Plates
Why Work With Us?
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As a leading provider of VRT and customs declarations solutions for customers importing cars from the UK to Ireland, you can rely on our professional expertise to ensure a speedy, hassle-free experience. Take advantage of our robust and comprehensive range of services today.
Customer Service
Every customer we work with will receive a bespoke, personalised service from start to finish. Whether you’re planning to import a car from the UK for personal reasons or wish to import a fleet of vehicles, our top-notch customer service will make the entire experience smooth and stress-free.
Vast Experience
When it comes to importing vehicles from the UK to Ireland, our team has plenty of professional experience and a full understanding of the complexity and nuance involved with UK-Irish car trading. Navigating the complex trade challenges posed by Brexit can be difficult – we make it easy and straightforward.
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| As a leading provider of VRT and customs declarations solutions for customers importing cars from the UK to Ireland, you can rely on our professional expertise to ensure a speedy, hassle-free experience. Take advantage of our robust and comprehensive range of services today.. |
Every customer we work with will receive a bespoke, personalised service from start to finish. Whether you’re planning to import a car from the UK for personal reasons or wish to import a fleet of vehicles, our top-notch customer service will make the entire experience smooth and stress-free. |
When it comes to importing vehicles from the UK to Ireland, our team has plenty of professional experience and a full understanding of the complexity and nuance involved with UK-Irish car trading. Navigating the complex trade challenges posed by Brexit can be difficult – we make it easy and straightforward. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can complete a SAD customs document?
Due to the complexity of the customs process, traders or agents are almost always used to assist with filling out SAD forms and submitting them to the relevant authorities in the importing/exporting country.
Do I need a SAD document?
If you intend to import a car from the UK, Japan and other countries outside the EU to the Republic of Ireland, you must declare the import using a SAD import document to Irish Revenue.
