Question 1

A është hequr dogana për veturat nga Amerika? Has customs duty on US cars been removed?

Accepted Answer

Kosovo announced on 1 August 2025, applied from 8 August, that goods of US preferential origin are exempt from customs duty, with proof of origin required. VAT and excise still apply. A car built outside the US and merely sold there does not qualify. Confirm the documents Kosovo Customs requires before you ship.

Question 2

How do I know if a car was built in the USA?

Accepted Answer

The first character of the VIN: 1, 4 or 5 is the United States, 2 is Canada, 3 is Mexico. The free decoder on this site reads the full VIN and names the plant.

Question 3

Which port do cars for Kosovo arrive at?

Accepted Answer

Most come through Durrës in Albania or Bar in Montenegro, then by road. Some come overland from Germany or the Netherlands after entering the EU there.