TAXES & CUSTOMS
International customers are responsible for any customs fees or taxes charged by their country. This is a standard procedure in most countries
Below is some general information for a few countries, but I recommend checking the most up-to-date details directly in your own country.
If you don’t see your country listed, please check your local сustoms information regulations to avoid any surprises.
United States
Customs duty
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Ranges from 0% to approximately 37%, depending on the product category.
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The average effective rate is around 5–6%, across various items.
Sales tax (VAT/GST)
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Not collected at U.S. customs on imports. Sales/use tax may apply after domestic delivery.
Threshold for duty‑free import (de minimis)
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The previous exemption for parcels under $800 FOB has been eliminated. As of August 29, 2025, all commercial shipments are subject to duties, regardless of value, unless otherwise exempt.
Canada
Customs duty
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Varies by HS code and origin, typically between 0% and 35%; averages around 5–9%.
Sales tax (GST/HST/PST)
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Charged separately depending on destination province; typical combined rates range 5–15%.
Threshold for duty‑free/tax‑free import (de minimis)
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Duties not charged on goods from US/Mexico valued ≤ C$150 FOB; from other countries, duty exemption is under C$20.
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GST/HST taxes not charged on goods valued ≤ C$40 FOB.
United Kingdom
Valuation method: CIF (cost + insurance + delivery)
Customs duty
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Goods may be subject to 0–17%, depending on type — average around 5%. Some categories (e.g. books) are duty‑free.
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The official UK tariff de minimis (duty exemption) for commercial import is £0, meaning duty can apply at any value.
Sales tax (VAT)
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20% VAT is charged on total CIF value plus any customs duty.
Threshold for duty‑free import
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Although no duty‑free threshold applies, goods under £135 VAT value may avoid customs duties, but VAT still applies unless collected at sale.
Australia
Valuation method: FOB or CIF as applicable
Customs duty
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Most goods subject to up to 5% duty;
Sales tax (GST)
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10% GST applies to imports valued above the low‑value threshold.
Threshold for duty‑free/importer GST
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Shipments with FOB value up to AUD 1,000 are exempt from duties and GST at the border. GST on low‑value imports is collected at the point of sale via the formal Low Value Imports (LVI) scheme.
