Sending goods to Greece. (Greece)

Taxes and import duties for shipping goods to Greece.

Overview 

When shipping goods to Greece from outside the European Union, the recipient is required to pay import duties, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. Import duties are calculated based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, which is the full value of the imported goods plus insurance and freight costs.
 

Tax rates in Greece.

Greece levies import duties ranging from 0% (e.g., books) to 17% (e.g., Wellington Boots). Some items shipped to Greece are exempt from duties, such as laptop computers, mobile phones, digital cameras, and video games.
Certain types of goods shipped to Greece are subject to additional duties, depending on the country of origin. For example, bicycles imported from China are subject to an additional duty of 48.5% (anti-dumping).
 

Value Added Tax (VAT) rates in Greece.

Shipping to Greece will be subject to a Value Added Tax (VAT) of 23%, with specific items such as books having a lower VAT rate of 6.5%. VAT is calculated on the value of the goods plus international shipping and insurance costs plus import duties (if applicable).
 

Minimum taxes and duties in Greece.

Greece imposes a minimum tax, but will waive duties in the following cases: 
Greece calculates import duties on an FOB (Free On Board) basis (meaning the value of the goods only, excluding shipping and insurance costs). For shipments to Greece with a value not exceeding EUR150, no import duty will be charged, but Value Added Tax (VAT) must still be paid.

Other taxes and customs fees in Greece.

Shipments to Greece containing tobacco and alcohol are subject to excise duty, and additional customs fees may be charged to cover necessary costs for inspection, verification, and/or testing of imported goods.

Location and contact information for the Greek Customs Department.

Further information regarding import procedures and restrictions on shipping goods into Greece can be found on the Greek Customs website:  https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest

How to send goods to Greece.

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Shipping goods to Estonia. (Estonia)

Import taxes and duties for shipping goods to Estonia.

Overview

When shipping goods to Estonia from outside the European Union, the recipient is required to pay import duties, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. Import duties are calculated based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, which is the full value of the imported goods plus insurance and freight costs.
 

Estonian customs duties and taxes.

Estonia levies customs duties ranging from 0% (e.g., books) to 17% (e.g., Wellington Boots). Some items shipped to Estonia are duty-free, such as laptop computers, mobile phones, digital cameras, and video games.

Certain types of goods shipped to Estonia are subject to additional duties, depending on the country of origin. For example, bicycles imported from China are subject to an additional duty of 48.5% (anti-dumping).

Value Added Tax (VAT) rates in Estonia.

Shipping to Estonia will incur a Value Added Tax (VAT) of 24% for imported goods into Estonia. Specific goods, such as food items, will be taxed at a reduced rate of 14%, while items like books and newspapers will have an even lower VAT rate of 10%. 
Certain items are exempt from value-added tax, such as laptop computers and other electronic products.
Value Added Tax (VAT) is calculated on the value of the goods plus international shipping and insurance costs plus import duties (if any).

Minimum taxes and duties in Estonia.

Estonia levies a minimum duty, but exempts duties and value-added tax in the following cases:

Estonia calculates import duties on an FOB (Free On Board) basis (meaning the value of the goods only, excluding shipping and insurance costs). For shipments to Estonia with a value not exceeding EUR150, no import duty will be charged.

Shipments to Estonia with a value not exceeding EUR21.98 will be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT).

Other taxes and customs fees in Estonia.

Shipments to Estonia will be subject to excise duty on tobacco and alcohol samples.

Customs fees may be levied to cover necessary costs for inspecting, verifying, and/or testing imported goods.

Location and contact information for the Estonian Customs Department.

Further information regarding import declaration procedures and restrictions on shipments to Estonia can be found on the Estonian Customs website:  https://www.emta.ee/eng

How to send something to Estonia.

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Sending goods to the Czech Republic.  (Czech Republic)

Taxes and import duties for shipping goods to the Czech Republic.

Overview

When shipping goods to the Czech Republic from outside the European Union, the recipient is required to pay import duties, regardless of whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. Import duties are calculated based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, which is the full value of the imported goods plus insurance and freight costs.

Customs duties and taxes in the Czech Republic.

In the Czech Republic, customs duties range from 0% (e.g., books) to 17% (e.g., Wellington Boots). Some items can be shipped to the Czech Republic duty-free, such as laptop computers, mobile phones, digital cameras, and video games.

Certain types of goods shipped to the Czech Republic are subject to additional duties, depending on the country of origin. For example, bicycles imported from China are subject to an additional duty of 48.5% (anti-dumping).

Value Added Tax (VAT) rates in the Czech Republic.

Shipping to the Czech Republic will incur a Value Added Tax (VAT) of 21%. Specific items, such as car seats and books, will have a lower VAT rate of 15%. VAT is calculated on the value of the goods plus international shipping and insurance costs plus import duties (if applicable).

Minimum taxes and duties in the Czech Republic.

The Czech Republic has a minimum duty-free tax, but exempts duties and value-added tax in the following cases:

In the Czech Republic, import duties are calculated FOB (meaning the value of the goods only, excluding shipping and insurance costs). For shipments to the Czech Republic with a value not exceeding EUR150, no duty will be charged.

Shipments to the Czech Republic with a value not exceeding EUR22 will be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT). 

Other taxes and customs fees in the Czech Republic.

Shipments to the Czech Republic will be subject to excise duty on tobacco and alcoholic beverages. Additional customs fees may be levied to cover necessary costs for inspection, verification, and/or testing of imported goods.
 

Location and contact information for the Customs Department of the Czech Republic.

Further information regarding import procedures and restrictions on sending goods into the Czech Republic can be found on the Czech Republic Customs website:  https://www.celnisprava.cz/en/Pages/default.aspx

How to send something to the Czech Republic.

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Sending goods to Croatia. (Croatia)

Import taxes and duties for shipping goods to Croatia.

Overview

When shipping goods to Croatia from outside the European Union, the recipient is required to pay import duties, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. Import duties are calculated based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, which is the full value of the imported goods plus insurance and freight costs.
 

Tax and duty rates in Croatia.

In Croatia, customs duties range from 0% (e.g., books) to 17% (e.g., Wellington Boots). Some items can be shipped to Croatia duty-free, such as laptop computers, mobile phones, digital cameras, and video games.

Certain types of goods shipped to Croatia are subject to additional duties, depending on the country of origin. For example, bicycles imported from China are subject to an additional duty of 48.5% (anti-dumping).
 

Value Added Tax (VAT) rates in Croatia.

Shipping to Croatia will incur a Value Added Tax (VAT) of 25%, calculated based on the value of the goods plus international shipping and insurance costs, and customs duties (if applicable).

Minimum taxes and duties in Croatia.

Croatia has a minimum duty levy, but will waive duties and value-added tax in the following cases:

Croatia calculates import duties on an FOB (full-time) basis (meaning the value of the goods only, excluding shipping and insurance costs). For shipments to Croatia with a value not exceeding EUR150, no import duty will be charged.

Shipments to Croatia with a value not exceeding EUR22 will be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT).

Other taxes and customs fees in Croatia.

Shipments to Croatia will be subject to excise duty on items such as tobacco and alcohol.

Customs fees may be levied to cover necessary costs for inspecting, verifying, and/or testing imported goods.

Location and contact information for the Croatian Customs Department.

Further information regarding import procedures and restrictions on sending goods into Croatia can be found on the Croatian Customs website:  https://carina.gov.hr/en

How to send goods to Croatia.

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Sending goods to Bulgaria. (Bulgaria)

Taxes and import duties for shipping goods to Bulgaria.

Overview

When shipping goods to Bulgaria from outside the European Union, the recipient is required to pay import duties, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. Import duties are calculated based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, which is the full value of the imported goods plus insurance and freight costs.
 

Tax and duty rates in Bulgaria.

Bulgaria levies import duties ranging from 0% (e.g., books) to 17% (e.g., Wellington Boots). Some items can be shipped to Bulgaria duty-free, such as laptop computers, mobile phones, digital cameras, and video games.

Some types of goods shipped to Bulgaria are subject to additional duties, depending on the country of origin. For example, bicycles imported from China are subject to an additional duty of 48.5% (anti-dumping).

Value Added Tax (VAT) rates in Bulgaria.

Shipping to Bulgaria will incur a Value Added Tax (VAT) of 20%, calculated on the value of the goods plus international shipping and insurance costs, and customs duties (if applicable). 

Minimum taxes and duties in Bulgaria.

Bulgaria has a minimum duty levy, but will waive duties and value-added tax in the following cases:

In Bulgaria, import duties are calculated FOB (meaning the value of the goods only, excluding shipping and insurance costs). For shipments to Bulgaria with a value not exceeding BGN150 (Bulgarian Lev), no import duty will be charged.

The total amount of customs duties paid per import shipment, if not exceeding BGN10 (Bulgarian Lev), will be exempt.

For shipments to Bulgaria with a value not exceeding BGN30 (Bulgarian Lev), no Value Added Tax (VAT) will be charged.

 Other taxes and customs fees in Bulgaria.

Shipments to Bulgaria are subject to excise duty on items such as tobacco and alcohol. Additional customs fees may be levied to cover necessary costs for inspection, verification, and/or testing of imported goods.

Location and contact information for the Bulgarian Customs Department.

Further information regarding import declaration procedures and restrictions on shipments to Bulgaria can be found on the Bulgarian Customs website:  https://customs.bg/wps/portal/agency-en/home

How to send something to Bulgaria.

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Sending goods to Belgium. (Belgium)

Taxes and import duties for shipping goods to Belgium.

Overview

When shipping goods to Belgium from outside the European Union, the recipient is required to pay import duties, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. Import duties are calculated based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, which is the full value of the imported goods plus insurance and freight costs.
 

Tax and duty rates in Belgium

Shipping to Belgium will incur customs duties ranging from 0% (e.g., books) to 17% (e.g., Wellington Boots). Some items can be shipped to Belgium duty-free, such as laptop computers, mobile phones, digital cameras, and video games.

Certain types of goods shipped to Belgium are subject to additional duties, depending on the country of origin. For example, bicycles imported from China are subject to an additional duty of 48.5% (anti-dumping).
 

Value Added Tax (VAT) rates in Belgium

Shipping to Belgium will incur a Value Added Tax (VAT) of 21%, calculated on the value of the goods plus international shipping and insurance costs, and customs duties (if applicable).
 

Minimum taxes and duties in Belgium.

Belgium has a minimum duty levy, but duties and value-added tax are waived in the following cases:

Belgium calculates import duties on an FOB (Free On Board) basis (meaning the value of the goods only, excluding shipping and insurance costs). For shipments to Belgium with a value not exceeding EUR150, there will be no duty charged.

For shipments to Belgium with a value not exceeding EUR22, no Value Added Tax (VAT) will be charged. 

Other taxes and customs fees in Belgium.

Shipments to Belgium will be subject to excise duty on the import of tobacco and alcoholic beverages.
Customs fees may be levied in addition to cover necessary costs for inspecting, verifying, and/or testing imported goods.
 

Location and contact information for the Belgian Customs Department.

Further information regarding import procedures and restrictions on shipments to Belgium can be found on the Belgian Customs website:  https://finance.belgium.be/en/customs_excises

How to send something to Belgium.

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