These days, you place an online order in a few clicks. You add the products to the shopping cart, pay and before you know, the manufacturer at the other side of the world starts preparing your order. The speed and convenience of shopping online and worldwide, we easily forget that importing goods comes along with a few administrative formalities. If the authoroties select and check the package, you can be charged additional costs such as import duties. So we’re here to help you estimate your import duties.
Even though we love to surprise you with a package, we definitely want to save you from this rather unpleasant surprise. That’s why we love to share a few tips for your next online order!
Import duties? Say what?!
Customs authorities can charge you import duties when ordering something outside the European Union. Authoroties check every package at multiple checkpoints and may apply additional charges.
- Import duties
European taxes are calculated on the value of the imported goods. The rate of charge applies to all countries of the EU and is defined in the European TARIC database.- Is the value of the shipment lower than €150? They will not charge you import duties.
- Is the value of the shipment higher than €22, but lower than €150? They will charge VAT.
- It’s important to always keep in mind that you don’t have to pay any taxes or extra costs if the value of the shipment is lower than €22.
- VAT
Value Added Taxes are calculated on the value of the shipment and, if applicable, the charged import duties.
estimate your import duties with this tool
Estimate extra costs thanks to the import calculator. This tool can predict import duties, duty taxes, customs clearance fees, and other related costs. It is frequently used for orders from international web shops. We use the same formula as customs authorities to provide a good indication of the total amount of extra costs. Warning! This tool gives an estimation. The actual amount can vary.
Ain’t no mountain high enough!
Import goods from Australia, China or Morocco? The tool is borderless, just like we are, and allows you to calculate the added costs for every country. The currency exchange rate value can be changed at will.
Here you go, let’s continue shopping with piece of mind! Have fun!
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