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EU Duty & VAT Estimator
Estimate duty and VAT for low-value EU imports. The temporary €3 model is shown only for qualifying IOSS/import-VAT or postal consignments; other and uncertain routes are sent to review.
Example - Annlina Jewellery: Estimated import charges
Line 1: 3 × Jewellery — fashion / imitation (HS 711719, origin US)
| Goods subtotal | €87.00 |
|---|---|
| Shipping and incidental costs | €0.00 |
| Qualifying temporary customs duty (€3 × 1 classification) | €3.00 |
| Import VAT | €17.10 |
| Combined estimated import charges | €20.10 |
| Estimated order total including entered costs and import charges | €107.10 |
The declarant is normally responsible for duty and import VAT. Whether the merchant or customer bears the cost depends on the sale and delivery terms.
- Product classes and optional HS codes are planning inputs, not a binding customs classification.
Estimator scope
Included
- Up to five tariff classification lines
- Goods, shipping, insurance and other incidental costs
- EU standard VAT rates and explicit IOSS status
- Qualifying IOSS/import-VAT or postal routes up to €150
Not included
- Carrier, postal or customs handling fees
- Reduced or zero-rate eligibility without required attributes
- General-tariff, preferential-origin and manual-review calculations
- Official customs exchange rates or a binding quotation
Try an example - Annlina Jewellery
Frequently asked questions
What changed for EU imports on 1 July 2026?
A temporary flat customs duty may apply to qualifying IOSS/import-VAT or postal consignments with an intrinsic goods value up to €150. It is charged per tariff classification item and sits alongside import VAT. The temporary measure is scheduled to apply until 1 July 2028.
How is the temporary €3 duty counted?
For a qualifying IOSS/import-VAT or postal consignment, the €3 amount is counted per tariff classification item rather than per physical unit. Five identical T-shirts under one confirmed classification produce one €3 item; a T-shirt and a watch under two confirmed classifications produce €6.
What happens above €150?
The temporary flat-duty model does not apply. Standard customs duty depends on the tariff classification, origin and declaration. The estimator returns manual review instead of guessing.
Are shipping and insurance included?
Yes, when entered separately they are included in the estimated import-VAT taxable amount. They are kept outside the goods-only intrinsic-value threshold. Carrier or postal handling fees are not included.
Does the estimator apply reduced or zero VAT rates?
No. It computes only explicit standard-rate product classes. If eligibility depends on age, format, material, purpose or another attribute, the estimator asks for manual review rather than applying the standard rate silently.
What about H1 or preferential origin?
Those cases depend on the declaration, tariff line and valid origin evidence. A confirmed or unknown preferential-origin claim returns manual review; the estimator does not infer preferential treatment.
Who pays the duty and VAT?
The declarant is normally responsible. The seller, buyer or a customs representative may act in different arrangements, and commercial delivery terms determine whether charges are passed to the customer. IOSS covers VAT collection, not the temporary customs duty.
Is this tax, legal or customs advice?
No. It is a planning estimate based on versioned public data. A customs authority, carrier or broker may use different classifications, declaration lines, fees or official exchange rates.
Sources
Last verified 15 July 2026. Doana is not affiliated with or endorsed by EU institutions.