Which Country Need To Pay Import Duties And Taxes?

When ordering internationally, it is important to be aware of your country’s import duties, taxes, and customs fees. If you are unfamiliar with these charges, more information is often available on your government’s website. This article helps give an indication what to expect, with examples.

Regulations

Each country has specific regulations and naming conventions for these fees. Here are examples from selected countries:

• Australian Border Force
• Switzerland Customs
• Japan Customs
• Canada Border Services Agency

Import Tax And Duty Free

Selected countries are free of tax and import duties under certain value of goods. For your information, you can import tax and duty free up to*:

• Australia, AUD 900
• New Zealand, NZD 1000
• Switzerland, CHF 150

These are indications. For the most recent information, please check your local customs website.

Specific Countries With Important Considerations

• Canada
  • Shipments to Canada are always sent DDP, delivery duties paid, via UPS. (Don’t know what DDP is? Check out this article)
• United Kingdom
  • Orders with a pre-tax product value below £135 pay tax to our storefront at the time of purchase, and we pay that to HMRC.
  • Orders with a pre-tax product value above £135 pre-pay import duties and fees at the time of purchase, and we get billed by UPS who pays that to HMRC.
• Canary Islands
  • Shipments to the Canary Island get VAT tax at purchase due to being a part of Spain, but end up also being required to pay GST at the time of import.
  • For these orders, please reach out to us directly after paying tax twice for assistance.
• Brazil
  • Brazil has a complex import system with high import taxes. Before you place an order to Brazil please make sure that you are aware of the current rules and regulations. We highly advise you to check your local governments website.
• Türkiye/Turkey
  • As of August 2024, shipments to Turkey with a total value below €30 are subject to a tax rate of 30% for EU countries. Shipments exceeding €30 or 30kg require broker clearance. The previous €150 threshold for flat-rate taxation no longer applies.
  • Shipments to Turkey can only be sent via DeutschePost, who utilize non-UPS brokers to facilitate customs clearance. These brokers may charge additional fees on top of Turkish import duties and taxes.
• Norway
  • Orders shipping to Norway are UPS - Express Saver (DDP) which means we'll be collecting taxes at purchase and it will be shipping through the VOEC system.

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