💶Import Fees
Duty and VAT on a China → EU, UK or US haul. Tap what's in your parcel to see what you'll owe at the border.
What's in your haul? — tap each product type
💡 Each different product type is one €3 charge. Two tees still count as one, and different colours of the same item count once.
Estimated to pay
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- The €3 duty applies even on tax-free / IOSS lines — those only cover VAT.
- The EU also plans a per-parcel handling fee (around €2) from late 2026; it isn't included here.
Estimate only, based on the rules in force in October 2026. Only ever pay customs charges on your carrier's official website or app.
Questions people ask
Does every item cost €3 in the EU?+
Every different item category does. Two tees count once; a tee and a hoodie count twice. Colours of the same item don't add categories. It applies to parcels worth €150 or less.
My line is tax-free — do I still pay?+
Tax-free (IOSS) lines prepay the VAT, but since 1 July 2026 the €3-per-category customs duty is charged on top.
What about the UK?+
Parcels worth £135 or less have no customs duty, and the 20% VAT is normally collected by the shipping line. Above £135, duty and VAT are charged at the border.
And the US?+
Parcels from China no longer have a duty-free allowance; duty is a percentage of the declared value. The rate has changed several times, so check cbp.gov and put the current rate in the calculator.
Someone texted me asking to pay customs — is it real?+
Only ever pay on your carrier's official website or app, typed in yourself. Never pay through a link in a text or email.