Guide

Know customs & taxes in advance

Duty-free thresholds and tax rules for major destinations.

Basic principles

Import duties and taxes are paid by the recipient.
Customs value is based on the actual purchase price — we do not accept undervaluation requests.
Duty-free thresholds differ by country and item, and change often.
Customs may contact the recipient for documents during clearance.

Major destinations

DutiesDe minimis exemption ended — duties apply to most goods

VAT / consumption taxNo sales tax at import

The USD 800 de minimis ended in Aug 2025. Food items require FDA prior notice.

DutiesDuty-free under CAD 20 (postal)

VAT / consumption taxAbove that: GST/HST 5–15% + duties

Courier shipments may follow different thresholds.

DutiesDuty-free under AUD 1,000

VAT / consumption taxGST 10% (may be collected at sale)

Strict quarantine — beware food, wood, and seeds.

DutiesDuty-free under ¥10,000 taxable value

VAT / consumption taxAbove that: duties + 10% consumption tax

Personal imports are assessed at 60% of the item value.

DutiesDuty-free under £135

VAT / consumption taxVAT 20% (collected at sale under £135)

Above £135, duties + VAT are charged at import.

DutiesDuty-free under €150

VAT / consumption taxVAT applies regardless of value (17–27%)

Without IOSS, carriers may add clearance fees.

For other countries, check the destination customs authority. Questions? Contact support@boxcu.com and we'll help.

These are summarized drafts as of writing and may change with each country's policy. Official customs information always prevails.