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15 . What is a Customs duty? Can we always declare low?

1) What is a Customs duty?

Customs Duty is a tariff or tax imposed on goods when transported across international borders. The purpose of Customs Duty is to protect each country's economy, residents, jobs, environment, etc., by controlling the flow of goods, especially restrictive and prohibited goods, into and out of the country.

Dutiable refers to articles on which Customs Duty may have to be paid. Each article has a specific duty rate, which is determined by a number of factors, including where you acquired the article, where it was made, and what it is made of.

※Due to the different tax policies of different countries/regions, if taxes occur, buyers are responsible for customs duty/VAT. Thank you for your understanding.

2) Does it always get taxed?

Follow the Customs policies of the Country/Region where your shipping destination is located,there are cases where Customs duties and consumption taxes are levied based on the total value of the article(s) and factors such as quantity, size or weight.

Please note that will it be taxed or not all depends on local Customs,and we are not aware of all taxation details.

If you want duty-free shopping,you can choose shipping method marked with green FREE DUTY sign. (According to the shipping destination and the article, the shipping method that supports duty-free will change)

3) How much does the Customs cost?

Each country has its own customs policies, laws, and regulations. The duties, taxes, or levies imposed on your order are determined by the destination country. We cannot provide the duty rate or confirm whether it will apply in advance. For more accurate information, please contact your country’s customs office if needed.

Here is some relevant information for your reference:

● General guidance on the tariff starting amounts for various countries.

Country Tariff Starting Amount Currency
Australia 1000 AUD
Austria 150 EUR
Belgium 150 EUR
Brazil 0 USD
Bulgaria 150 EUR
Canada 20 CAD
Chile 30 USD
China 50 CNY
Colombia 200 USD
Costa Rica 0 USD
Croatia 150 EUR
Cyprus 150 EUR
Czech Republic 150 EUR
Democratic People's Republic of Korea 5000 KPW
Denmark 150 EUR
Ecuador 400 USD
Estonia 150 EUR
Faroe Islands 0 USD
Finland 150 EUR
France Guadeloupe 0 USD
France Métropolitaine 150 EUR
French Polynesia 20000 XPF
Germany 150 EUR
Greece 150 EUR
Greenland 0 USD
Hungary 150 EUR
Iceland 150 EUR
India 250 INR
Indonesia 100 USD
Ireland 150 EUR
Israel 75 USD
Italy 150 EUR
Japan 10000 JPY
Kazakhstan 500 EUR
Latvia 150 EUR
Liechtenstein 0 USD
Lithuania 150 EUR
Luxembourg 150 EUR
Mexico 50 USD
Morocco 0 USD
Netherlands 150 EUR
New Zealand 1000 NZD
Norway 350 NOK
Peru 200 USD
Philippines 10000 PHP
Poland 150 EUR
Portugal 150 EUR
Puerto Rico 800 USD
Republic of Korea 150 USD
Romania 150 EUR
Russia 10000 RUB
Saudi Arabia 0 USD
Singapore 400 SGD
Slovakia 150 EUR
Slovenia 150 EUR
South Africa 27 USD
Spain 150 EUR
Sweden 150 EUR
Switzerland 100 USD
Thailand 1500 THB
Turkey 0 USD
United Arab Emirates 270 USD
United Kingdom 135 GBP
United States 800 USD
Venezuela 100 USD
Zambia 50 USD
Zimbabwe 10 USD

※This is only a partial list of available countries. Some countries do not have a fixed starting point for tariffs, or their rules are too complex to summarize. The information provided is for reference only and may not reflect the latest changes in customs regulations. We recommend contacting your local customs office for the most accurate information.

● Some relevant official web pages.

1. Customs Clearance | EMS

http://www.emslogistics.org/custom.html

2. EMS Homepage

https://www.ems.post/en

3. Customs Duty Information | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/kbyg/customs-duty-info

4. Taxation and Customs Union - European Commission

https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/

5. VAT for e-commerce

https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/vat/vat-e-commerce_en

4) How to pay Customs duty?

The payment method varies according to the customs policies of different countries/ regions and the service of different express companies. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our customer service.

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