Import duty & tax comparison by country

Reference overview of de minimis thresholds and VAT/GST across our covered import countries. Rates change — always confirm with the official source before clearance.

CountryDe minimis (duty)VAT / GSTNoteOfficial source
the United StatesSection 321: $800 (suspended for most imports since 2025-08-29)No federal VAT — state sales tax variesDe minimis relief paused under CBP CSMS #66065494.U.S. Customs and Border Protection
the European Union€150 e-commerce duty exemption abolished 1 Jul 2026 (VAT from €0)VAT 17–27% (DE 19%, FR 20%, IT 22%, ES 21%)Low-value import duty removed for e-commerce consignments.European Commission
the United Kingdom£135 (duty) — verified20%Verified against the UK Integrated Online Tariff.UK Integrated Online Tariff
CanadaDuty CAD $20 · tax CAD $40GST/HST 5–15%Federal GST 5%; provinces add PST/HST.Canada Border Services Agency
ChinaCNY ¥5013%Reference — confirm with the official source.General Administration of Customs of China

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