CO₂ levy

CO₂ calculator: your import vehicle's target value and excess

Check online whether your import vehicle meets the statutory CO₂ target value. The calculator shows the target emission and the excess in g/km – the basis of the CO₂ levy. You only need two values from the COC.

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These are the two values you need

You will find both figures in your vehicle's EC certificate of conformity (Certificate of Conformity, COC):

Unladen weight: item 13.2 "Actual mass of the vehicle" – the higher the weight, the higher the permitted CO₂ emissions
CO₂ emissions: item 49 – the combined weighted WLTP value in g/km is decisive

How to settle the CO₂ levy after the calculation

Private individuals download the handling form, fill it in and send it with the documents to CO₂ Börse AG, Büelrainstrasse 15a, 8400 Winterthur. We need Formular 13.20 A in the original; the other documents as copies. Processing usually takes around 5 working days. Car dealers enter their vehicles directly on the dealer platform – where calculation and handling happen automatically.

What does the result mean?

If your vehicle exceeds the target value, a CO₂ levy is due on import – we handle it at a reduced rate compared with the federal government. If it is below the target value, we pay you a CO₂ bonus. We quote the exact amounts during the handling – transparently and with no hidden fees.

Questions and answers on the CO₂ calculator

Which vehicle values do I need for the calculation?

The calculation is made in accordance with the CO₂ Ordinance based on the COC: the unladen weight from item 13.2 and the combined weighted WLTP CO₂ value from item 49.

How is the CO₂ levy settled after the calculation?

Download the handling form, fill it in and send it with the documents to CO₂ Börse AG, Büelrainstrasse 15a, 8400 Winterthur. Formular 13.20 A in the original, the other documents as copies. Processing takes around 5 working days.

What is the CO₂ levy on car imports?

An incentive levy charged on imported vehicles that exceed the defined CO₂ emission limits.

How can I reduce the CO₂ levy?

Through the services of CO2 Börse AG, you benefit from reduced rates compared with the state levy – and from a bonus for low-CO₂ vehicles. We quote the exact amounts during the handling.

Importing a vehicle?

Car dealers settle the CO₂ levy electronically on our platform in seconds – registration is free.

Get in touch

Questions or a request? Write to us – we reply within 24 hours on business days.