Exporting a Jeep Wrangler from the US to Europe
Wranglers sell in Europe, but a US-sourced one still faces the full EU tax stack.
By Marcus Lane, Vehicle import & export specialist · 6 min read
10% duty and 21% Dutch VAT apply; the Netherlands also levies BPM, a CO2-based registration tax.
BPM can be substantial on a thirsty V6 — model it before shipping.
The full cost breakdown
Plug in your own purchase figure — everything below the vehicle scales only modestly with value. All amounts are researched 2026 estimates in USD.
| Vehicle (purchase price) | $40,000 |
| Seller-side export documentation | $150 |
| Ocean freight | $1,800 |
| Marine insurance (~1.5%) | $600 |
| 10% EU duty on CIF | $4,240 |
| Dutch import VAT is 21% on duty-inclusive value | $9,794 |
| Customs broker & port handling | $830 |
| Type-approval / inspection | $2,500 |
| Inland transport & registration | $1,500 |
| Estimated all-in landed cost | $61,414 |
Compliance & the fine print
EU type-approval plus the destination's registration taxes (like Dutch BPM) define the real cost.
Frequently asked questions
Why the Netherlands example?+
It adds BPM, a CO2 tax that surprises exporters.
Duty/VAT?+
10% / 21%.
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