1) What is a Customs duty? #
Customs Duty is a tariff or tax imposed on goods when transported across international borders. The purpose of Customs Duty is to protect each country’s economy, residents, jobs, environment, etc., by controlling the flow of goods, especially restrictive and prohibited goods, into and out of the country.
Dutiable refers to articles on which Customs Duty may have to be paid. Each article has a specific duty rate, which is determined by a number of factors, including where you acquired the article, where it was made, and what it is made of.
※Due to the different tax policies of different countries/regions, if taxes occur, buyers are responsible for customs duty/VAT. Thank you for your understanding.
2) Does it always get taxed? #
Follow the Customs policies of the Country/Region where your shipping destination is located,there are cases where Customs duties and consumption taxes are levied based on the total value of the article(s) and factors such as quantity, size or weight.
Please note that will it be taxed or not all depends on local Customs,and we are not aware of all taxation details.
If you want duty-free shopping,you can choose shipping method marked with green FREE DUTY sign. (According to the shipping destination and the article, the shipping method that supports duty-free will change)
3) How much does the Customs cost? #
Each country has its own customs policies, laws, and regulations. The duties, taxes, or levies imposed on your order are determined by the destination country. We cannot provide the duty rate or confirm whether it will apply in advance. For more accurate information, please contact your country’s customs office if needed.
Here is some relevant information for your reference:
● General guidance on the tariff starting amounts for various countries.
Country | Tariff Starting Amount | Currency |
---|---|---|
Australia | 1000 | AUD |
Austria | 150 | EUR |
Belgium | 150 | EUR |
Brazil | 0 | USD |
Bulgaria | 150 | EUR |
Canada | 20 | CAD |
Chile | 30 | USD |
China | 50 | CNY |
Colombia | 200 | USD |
Costa Rica | 0 | USD |
Croatia | 150 | EUR |
Cyprus | 150 | EUR |
Czech Republic | 150 | EUR |
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea | 5000 | KPW |
Denmark | 150 | EUR |
Ecuador | 400 | USD |
Estonia | 150 | EUR |
Faroe Islands | 0 | USD |
Finland | 150 | EUR |
France Guadeloupe | 0 | USD |
France Métropolitaine | 150 | EUR |
French Polynesia | 20000 | XPF |
Germany | 150 | EUR |
Greece | 150 | EUR |
Greenland | 0 | USD |
Hungary | 150 | EUR |
Iceland | 150 | EUR |
India | 250 | INR |
Indonesia | 100 | USD |
Ireland | 150 | EUR |
Israel | 75 | USD |
Italy | 150 | EUR |
Japan | 10000 | JPY |
Kazakhstan | 500 | EUR |
Latvia | 150 | EUR |
Liechtenstein | 0 | USD |
Lithuania | 150 | EUR |
Luxembourg | 150 | EUR |
Mexico | 50 | USD |
Morocco | 0 | USD |
Netherlands | 150 | EUR |
New Zealand | 1000 | NZD |
Norway | 350 | NOK |
Peru | 200 | USD |
Philippines | 10000 | PHP |
Poland | 150 | EUR |
Portugal | 150 | EUR |
Puerto Rico | 800 | USD |
Republic of Korea | 150 | USD |
Romania | 150 | EUR |
Russia | 10000 | RUB |
Saudi Arabia | 0 | USD |
Singapore | 400 | SGD |
Slovakia | 150 | EUR |
Slovenia | 150 | EUR |
South Africa | 27 | USD |
Spain | 150 | EUR |
Sweden | 150 | EUR |
Switzerland | 100 | USD |
Thailand | 1500 | THB |
Turkey | 0 | USD |
United Arab Emirates | 270 | USD |
United Kingdom | 135 | GBP |
United States | 800 | USD |
Venezuela | 100 | USD |
Zambia | 50 | USD |
Zimbabwe | 10 | USD |
※This is only a partial list of available countries. Some countries do not have a fixed starting point for tariffs, or their rules are too complex to summarize. The information provided is for reference only and may not reflect the latest changes in customs regulations. We recommend contacting your local customs office for the most accurate information.
● Some relevant official web pages.
1. Customs Clearance | EMS
http://www.emslogistics.org/custom.html
2. EMS Homepage
3. Customs Duty Information | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/kbyg/customs-duty-info
4. Taxation and Customs Union – European Commission
https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/
5. VAT for e-commerce
https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-e-commerce_en
4) How to pay Customs duty? #
The payment method varies according to the customs policies of different countries/ regions and the service of different express companies. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our customer service.