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Import tax in Taiwan

Import tax in Taiwan

Import taxes and duties for shipping goods to Taiwan.

Overview of shipping goods to Taiwan.

When shipping goods to Taiwan, the recipient is required to pay import duties and taxes, regardless of whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. The assessment method is based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, meaning duties and taxes are calculated on the full value of the imported goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight. In addition to duties, shipments to Taiwan are also subject to sales tax, trade promotion tax, commodity tax, and excise tax, which in some cases is levied in the form of liquor tax and tobacco tax. A health welfare tax may also be levied on imported tobacco.

Customs duties for shipping goods to Taiwan.

Taiwan uses a variable tariff rate ranging from 0% to 30%, with an average rate of 6.52%. 
Certain types of goods can be shipped to Taiwan without paying customs duties. For example, books, laptop computers, and other electronic products.
 

Sales tax for shipments to Taiwan.

When shipping goods to Taiwan, Value Added Tax (VAT) will be charged on imported goods at the standard rate of 5%, calculated on the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive, Exchange) price plus duties, commodity tax, and excise tax (if applicable).
 

Minimum customs duties for shipping goods to Taiwan.

Shipments to Taiwan are calculated on a CIF (Cost, Inclusive of Tax) basis. Shipments valued at TWD3,000 or less are exempt from import duties. However, Value Added Tax (VAT) and other taxes will still be levied.

Other taxes and customs fees for shipping goods to Taiwan.

Shipments to Taiwan are subject to a Trade Promotion Tax at a rate of 0.04% on the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive of Charge) price (only if the total is >= TWD100).
Shipping to Taiwan is subject to commodity tax at different rates depending on the type of goods, calculated on the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive of Tax) price plus duties.
Shipments to Taiwan will be subject to a liquor tax on alcoholic beverages at varying rates depending on the unit of measurement (liters).
Shipments to Taiwan are subject to a tobacco tax. The tax is based on the quantity of tobacco products (TWD 590 per kilogram).
Shipments to Taiwan are subject to a Health Welfare Tax, an additional import tax on tobacco (calculated at TWD250 per kilogram).

Customs office locations and contact information for sending goods to Taiwan.

Further information regarding import procedures and restrictions for sending goods to Taiwan can be found on the Taiwan Customs website:  https://eweb.customs.gov.tw

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Import taxes in Sri Lanka

Import taxes in Sri Lanka

Import taxes and duties for shipping goods to Sri Lanka.


Overview of shipping goods to Sri Lanka.

When shipping goods to Sri Lanka, the recipient is required to pay import duties, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. The assessment method is based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, meaning duties and taxes are calculated on the full value of the imported goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight. In addition to duties, shipments to Sri Lanka may also be subject to sales tax, education tax, STRD tax (Standardized Duty and Responsibility Tax), transportation tax, import cess, port and airport duties (PAL), and excise tax in some cases.

Tax rates in Sri Lanka.

Sales tax in Sri Lanka

Shipments to Sri Lanka are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) at the standard rate of 12%, calculated on the total CIF price plus duties, port or airport taxes (PAL), and import cess.


Minimum taxes and duties in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka has no minimum duty; therefore, all shipments to Sri Lanka are subject to duties and other charges regardless of the value of the goods.


Other taxes and customs fees of Sri Lanka.

Shipments to Sri Lanka are subject to an import cess on certain goods at an assessed rate (Ad Valorem) between 1% and 45% of the total CIF price. For some goods, the assessed cess is calculated based on units of measurement such as weight or volume.

Shipments to Sri Lanka are subject to Port and Airport Duties (PAL) on all imported goods at the standard rate of 5%, or a lower rate for certain goods between 0% and 5% on the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive of Tax) price.,

Shipments to Sri Lanka are subject to excise duties on certain goods according to the Ad Valorem method or based on units of measurement such as weight or volume. The Ad Valorem rate varies between 12% and 173% of the total CIF price plus duties, port or airport taxes (PAL), and import cess.

Note: If shipping goods to Sri Lanka exceeds RS.650,000, the rate will be 2% of the CIF price.


Location and contact information for the Customs Department of Sri Lanka.

Further information regarding import declaration procedures and restrictions on shipments to Sri Lanka can be found on the Sri Lanka Customs website:  http://www.customs.gov.lk

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Singapore import tax

Singapore import tax

Taxes and import duties for...To Singapore

Overview of shipping goods to Singapore.

When shipping goods to Singapore, the recipient is required to pay import duties, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. The assessment method is based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, meaning duties and taxes are calculated on the full value of the imported goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight. In addition to duties, certain goods shipped to Singapore are also subject to Goods and Services Tax (GST) and excise duties.

Customs duties and taxes for shipments to Singapore.

Singapore has a variable duty rate ranging from 0% to 4%, with an average rate of 0%. Most goods are duty-free. However, the following items are subject to duty when shipping to Singapore:

a. Alcohol

b. Tobacco

c. Automotive

d. Petroleum products

Other goods besides those mentioned are exempt from duties and taxes.

Sales tax for shipments to Singapore.

Generally, all shipments to Singapore are subject to Goods and Services Tax (GST), regardless of whether the goods are taxable or exempt. GST is calculated based on the total CIF (Cost, Infrastructure, Fuel, and Exchange) price plus duties (if applicable) and is payable at the point of import.
Currently, the GST tax rate is 7%.

Minimum duties and taxes for shipping goods to Singapore.

Shipments to Singapore (excluding alcohol and tobacco) are priced CIF (Cost, Inclusive of Tax). Shipments valued at SGD400 or less may be exempt from duties and/or Goods and Services Tax (GST). 

Other taxes and customs fees for shipments to Singapore.

Excise tax is levied on the export of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. 
Excise tax may vary and be levied at a rate determined by a specific method (Ad Valorem) or per unit of certain alcoholic products, i.e., calculated per liter (SGD per litre).

Location and contact information for the Customs Department for sending goods to Singapore.

Further information regarding import declaration procedures and restrictions for shipments to Singapore can be found on the Singapore Customs website:  https://www.customs.gov.sg

How to send something to Singapore.

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Import tax in the Philippines

Import tax in the Philippines

Import taxes and duties for shipping goods to the Philippines.

Overview of shipping goods to the Philippines.

When shipping goods to the Philippines, the recipient is required to pay import duties, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. The assessment method is based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, meaning duties and taxes are calculated on the full value of the imported goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight. In addition to duties, Value Added Tax (VAT) is also levied on shipments to the Philippines.
 

Customs duties and taxes for shipments to the Philippines.

The Philippines levies variable tariffs ranging from 0% to 65%, with an average rate of 10.5%. 
Certain types of goods can be shipped to the Philippines without paying customs duties. Examples include laptop computers and other electronic products.

Sales tax for shipments to the Philippines.

Goods shipped to the Philippines are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) at a rate of 12%, calculated on the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive, Export) price plus duties (if any).

Minimum import duties for shipments to the Philippines.

In the Philippines, imports of goods valued at USD 15 or less are exempt from customs duties. However, Value Added Tax (VAT) will still be levied.

Other taxes and customs fees for shipments to the Philippines.

Shipments to the Philippines, such as buses, jewelry, alcohol, and tobacco, are subject to an Ad Valorem Tax in addition to import duties and Value Added Tax (VAT). The Ad Valorem Tax rate depends on the components of the product, such as the price of engine components in a vehicle or the amount of alcohol in alcoholic beverages.

Customs office locations and contact information for sending goods to the Philippines.

Further information regarding import declaration procedures and restrictions on shipments to the Philippines can be found on the Philippine Customs website: [website address].  https://client.customs.gov.ph/index.php

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Import tax in Pakistan.

Import tax in Pakistan.

Taxes and import duties for shipping goods to Pakistan.

Overview of shipping goods to Pakistan.

When shipping goods to Pakistan, the recipient is required to pay import duties, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. The assessment method is based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, meaning duties and taxes are calculated on the full value of the imported goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight. However, the duty rate for some goods depends on the unit of measurement. In addition to duties, shipments to Pakistan may also incur Value Added Tax (VAT), excise taxes on certain goods, and regular regulatory duties.
 


Tax and duty rates in Pakistan.

Pakistan levies variable tariffs ranging from 0% to 100%, with an average rate of 20.67%. 
Certain types of goods can be shipped to Pakistan without paying customs duties. For example, laptop computers and other electronic products.

Sales tax in Pakistan.


Shipments to Pakistan are subject to sales tax, but only for certain products such as cosmetics and dietary supplements. These are subject to the standard Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 17% or a reduced rate of 5%, calculated on the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive, Exchange) price plus duties, regulatory duties, and excise taxes.


Minimum duties and taxes in Pakistan.



Pakistan has no minimum import duty; therefore, all goods shipped to Pakistan are subject to duty regardless of their value.

Other taxes and customs fees of Pakistan.


Shipments to Pakistan are subject to excise duties on certain goods, such as alcoholic beverages and tobacco.

Taxes can be levied at an ad valorem rate, calculated on the total CIF (Cost, Import, Export) price plus duties, or the tax calculation for certain goods may depend on the unit of measurement.

Regulatory duties are levied on certain goods at rates between 5% and 50%, calculated based on the total CIF (Cost, Infrastructure, Export) price.

Location and contact information for the Customs Department of Pakistan.

Further information regarding import declaration procedures and restrictions on goods entering Pakistan can be found on the Pakistan Customs website:  http://www.customsenquiry.gov.pk

How to send goods to Pakistan.

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New Zealand import tax

New Zealand import tax

Import taxes and duties for shipping goods to New Zealand.

Overview of shipping to New Zealand.

When shipping goods to New Zealand, the recipient is required to pay import duties, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. The assessment method is based on the FOB (Free On Board) price, meaning duties and taxes are calculated only on the full value of the imported goods. In addition to duties, shipments to New Zealand are also subject to other applicable taxes such as Goods and Services Tax (GST), Import Entry Transaction Fee, Inward Cargo Transaction Fee, and excise duties on certain goods.



New Zealand tax and duty rates.

New Zealand has a variable tax rate ranging from 0% to 15%, with an average rate of 5.11%. 
Certain items can be shipped to New Zealand duty-free, such as books, laptop computers, and other electronic products.
 


Sales tax in New Zealand.

Shipping to New Zealand is subject to Goods and Services Tax (GST), which is levied on all shipments at a standard rate of 15%. This is calculated based on the total value of the goods, insurance, and shipping costs, plus any additional excise taxes and duties (if applicable).
 


Minimum taxes and duties in New Zealand.

Duties, Goods and Services Tax (GST), and other fees will be charged when the combined amount of duties and GST exceeds NZ$60.
 


Other taxes and customs fees in New Zealand.

When shipping goods to New Zealand, an Import Entry Transaction Fee of NZ$38.07 (excluding sales tax) must be paid for port clearance documentation and import declaration. If the combined total of duties and Goods and Services Tax (GST) exceeds NZ$60, excise duties will be levied on oil, alcohol, and tobacco.

Location and contact information for the New Zealand Customs Department.

Further information regarding import declaration procedures and restrictions on goods entering New Zealand can be found on the New Zealand Customs website:  https://www.customs.govt.nz

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Import tax in Malaysia

Import tax in Malaysia

Import taxes and duties for shipping and delivering goods to Malaysia.

Overview of shipping and delivering goods to Malaysia.

When shipping goods to Malaysia, the recipient is required to pay import duties, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. The assessment method is based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, meaning duties and taxes are calculated on the full value of the imported goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight. The duty rate for some goods depends on the unit of measurement, such as weight or volume. In addition to duties, shipments to Malaysia may also incur Value Added Tax (VAT) and other applicable taxes.

Malaysian tax and duty rates.

Sales tax for shipping and delivering goods to Malaysia.

Shipments to Malaysia are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) at a rate of 10% on the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive of Tax) amount, plus excise duties (if applicable). Some goods may be taxed at a lower rate, between 0% and 5%. Taxes on certain goods may also be levied on a case-by-case basis, such as calculated per liter or per kilogram.

Minimum duties and taxes for shipping and delivering goods to Malaysia.

In Malaysia, the CIF (Cost, Inclusive, Freight) price for shipments to Malaysia with a value not exceeding MY$500 is calculated and is exempt from duties, except for alcoholic beverages, wine, and tobacco imported from the United States. There are no minimum duties on sales tax and excise tax.

Other taxes and customs fees for shipping and delivering goods to Malaysia.

Excise tax rates are levied based on an ad valorem or on specific duties, such as the general unit per liter (L) or per liter (LAL) of alcoholic beverages, per kilogram, or per cigarette (ST).
The excise rates are determined as follows: 

– 10% to 105.0%
– $0.1 per L to $34 per L
– $22.5 to LAL to $42.5 to LAL
– $0.22 connected to ST
– $7.5 per KG to $220 per KG

Location and contact information for the Customs Department for sending and receiving goods to Malaysia.

Further information regarding import declaration procedures and restrictions on goods entering Malaysia can be found on the Malaysian Customs website:  http://www.customs.gov.my/en

waySending goods to Malaysia.

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Import tax in Macau

Import tax in Macau

Import taxes and duties for shipping goods to Macau.

Overview of shipping goods to Macau.

Macau is a free port, therefore there are no duties or taxes on goods shipped to (or exported) to Macau, including no sales tax or other charges. However, excise taxes are levied on non-essential goods such as tobacco and alcoholic beverages. 

Location and contact information of the Macao Customs Department.

Further information regarding import procedures and restrictions on sending goods into Macau can be found on the Macao Customs website:  https://www.customs.gov.mo/cn/index.html

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Import tax in Japan

Import tax in Japan

Taxes and import duties for...To Japan

Overview of shipping goods to Japan.

When shipping goods to Japan, the recipient is required to pay import duties and taxes, regardless of whether the goods are for personal or commercial use.
The CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) assessment method involves calculating duties and taxes based on the full value of the imported goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight. However, the duty rate for some items depends on the unit of measurement. In addition to duties, shipments to Japan are also subject to sales tax and levied duties (LVS).

Customs duties and taxes for shipping goods to Japan.

Japan uses a variable tax rate ranging from 0% to 30%, with an average rate of 4.49%. 
The calculation of certain types of taxes depends on different units of measurement or quantities of goods based on the CIF (Cost, Interest, and Exchange) price.
For example, "30% or 4,300 yen per pair will be used for calculation, whichever value is higher," or calculated based on weight "yen per kilogram".“ 
Certain types of goods can be shipped to Japan without paying customs duties, such as books, laptop computers, and other electronic products.

Sales tax for shipments to Japan.

Shipments to Japan are subject to a consumption tax at a standard rate of 5%, calculated on the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive, Extraordinary) price plus duties.

Minimum customs duties for shipping goods to Japan.

Japan has a minimum duty-free tax, but duties and consumption taxes may be waived in the following cases:

  • There are no duties levied on shipments to Japan if the total CIF (Cost of Goods, Insurance, and Freight) value does not exceed JPY10,000, or if the total duty calculation does not exceed JPY100.
  • No consumption tax will be charged when shipping goods to Japan if the total CIF (Cost of Goods, Insurance, and Shipping) value does not exceed JPY10,000, or if the total consumption tax calculated does not exceed JPY100.

Note: The following items are exempt from customs duties and consumption taxes when shipping to Japan:

  • Leather products, for example, handbags, tote bags, gloves.
  • Knitted garments, such as T-shirts and wool knitted T-shirts.
  • Footwear such as ski boots, leather shoes, and shoes made of leather. 

Other taxes and customs fees for shipping goods to Japan.

Certain types of shipments to Japan are subject to a designated tax (LVS) at a rate of 10% (for example, wedding dresses).

Location and contact information for the Customs Department for sending goods to Japan.

Further information regarding import procedures and restrictions on sending goods into Japan can be found on the Japan Customs website:  https://www.customs.go.jp/english

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Import tax in Indonesia

Import tax in Indonesia

Taxes and import duties for shipments to Indonesia.

Overview of shipping goods to Indonesia.

When shipping goods to Indonesia, the recipient is required to pay import duties, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. The assessment method is based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, meaning duties and taxes are calculated on the full value of the imported goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight. However, the duty rate for some goods depends on the unit of measurement. In addition to duties, shipments to Indonesia are also subject to Value Added Tax (VAT), excise tax, and specified taxes (STLG).

Customs duties and taxes for shipments to Indonesia.

Indonesia uses a variable tariff rate ranging from 0% to 40%, with an average rate of 10.89%. 
Certain types of goods can be shipped without paying customs duties, such as books, laptop computers, and other electronic products.

Sales tax for shipments to Indonesia.

Indonesia levies Value Added Tax (VAT) at a standard rate of 10% or between 0% and 5%, calculated on the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive, Export) price plus duties. However, VAT can vary depending on the unit of measurement.

Minimum customs duties for shipments to Indonesia.


In Indonesia, customs duties are calculated based on the FOB price (meaning the value of the goods only). Shipments to Indonesia with a value of USD 50 or less are exempt from customs duties, but VAT, excise tax, and other applicable taxes (STLG) are still payable.

Other taxes and customs fees for shipments to Indonesia.3

Exports of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products to Indonesia are subject to an excise tax at a rate of 275%, calculated on the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive, Outcomes) price, and can be assessed using various unit measurements.

STLG (Sales Tax on Luxury Goods) is a value-added tax levied on the shipment of specific types of goods at a rate between 10% and 75%, calculated from the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive, Outcomes) price plus duties.

Income tax is levied on registered importers at a rate of 2.5% and on unregistered importers at a rate of 7.5%, calculated on the total CIF price plus duties.

Note: DutyCalculator is a tax calculation program for use by unregistered importers.

Location and contact information for the Customs Department for sending goods to Indonesia.

Further information regarding import procedures and restrictions on shipments to Indonesia can be found on the Indonesian Customs website:  https://www.beacukai.go.id/websitenewV2/index.html

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