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Customs Duties by Country
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Potatoship
Tax-Included Shipping Line
The shipping fee for our Tax-Included Shipping Line already covers customs duty and VAT.
Are you planning to send a parcel and worried about customs duty and VAT?
To avoid extra charges for the recipient, Potatoship’s Tax-Included Shipping Line is your best solution.
We have now launched tax-included lines to the UK, Canada, United States, Australia, New Zealand, and multiple European destinations, providing a true all-in-one price delivered to your door logistics service.
Shipping parcels to the UK may be subject to customs duties and Value Added Tax (VAT).
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Customs Duty: Parcels with a value below £135 are generally exempt from customs duty.
Gifts valued between £135 and £630 are subject to 2.5% customs duty.
For parcels valued above £630, customs duty rates depend on the product category and country of origin.
Value Added Tax (VAT): All goods imported into the UK from outside the country with a value over £15 are subject to 20% VAT.
For gifts, VAT applies when the value exceeds £39.
Potatoship’s Tax-Included Shipping Line covers customs duty and VAT in the shipping fee.
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️
Shipping parcels to Canada may be subject to customs duties and taxes
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Duty-Free Allowance: According to Canada Border Services Agency regulations, personal parcels have a duty-free allowance of CAD 20. Parcels valued at CAD 20 or below are generally exempt from customs duty.
Customs Duty: For parcels valued above CAD 20, customs duty may apply, typically ranging between 5% to 10%, depending on product type.
Goods and Services Tax (GST): Imported goods are subject to 5% GST.
Provincial Sales Tax (PST):
Some provinces charge additional PST. Examples:
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British Columbia: 7% PST
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Ontario: 8% PST
Potatoship’s Tax-Included Shipping Line covers customs duty and VAT in the shipping fee.
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️
Shipping parcels to Australia may be subject to customs duties and Goods and Services Tax (GST).
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Duty-Free Allowance: According to Australian Border Force regulations, personal parcels have a duty-free allowance of AUD 1,000. Parcels valued at AUD 1,000 or below are generally exempt from customs duty and GST.
Customs Duty: For parcels valued above AUD 1,000, customs duty may apply depending on product category.
Goods and Services Tax (GST): Parcels valued above AUD 1,000 are subject to 10% GST.
Potatoship’s Tax-Included Shipping Line covers customs duty and VAT in the shipping fee.
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️
Shipping parcels to the United States may be subject to customs duties and taxes
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Customs Duty: The United States imposes customs duties on imported goods. Duty rates vary depending on product category and country of origin. Generally, duty rates range from 0% to over 10%.
For example, mobile phones, tablets, and cameras typically have 0% duty, while clothing items are subject to approximately 10.3% duty.
Sales Tax (VAT Equivalent): The United States does not have a nationwide Value Added Tax (VAT). However, individual states may impose sales tax, with rates and applicability varying by state.
Recent Policy Changes:As of 4 February 2025, the United States imposes an additional 10% tariff on all imported products from China (including Hong Kong) and has removed the duty-free exemption for parcels valued under USD 800.
Potatoship’s Tax-Included Shipping Line covers customs duty and VAT in the shipping fee.
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️
Shipping parcels to New Zealand may be subject to customs duties and Goods and Services Tax (GST)
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Duty-Free Allowance: According to New Zealand Customs regulations, personal parcels have a duty-free allowance of NZD 1,000. Parcels valued at NZD 1,000 or below are generally exempt from customs duty and GST.
Customs Duty: For parcels valued above NZD 1,000, customs duty may apply, typically ranging between 5% to 10%, depending on product category.
Goods and Services Tax (GST): Parcels valued above NZD 1,000 are subject to 15% GST.
Potatoship’s Tax-Included Shipping Line covers customs duty and VAT in the shipping fee.
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️
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Shipping parcels to France may be subject to customs duties and Value Added Tax (VAT)
Tax exemption: The VAT exemption for parcels valued below €22 has been abolished. VAT is generally charged from the first euro, and the standard VAT rate in France is 20%. Reduced rates may apply to certain products.
Customs duty: From 1 July 2026, online shopping parcels valued at no more than €150 are subject to a €3 customs duty for each different tariff classification. Parcels valued above €150 are subject to normal customs duty based on the product type, country of origin and customs code.
Potatoship’s Tax-Included Shipping Line covers customs duty and VAT in the shipping fee.
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️
Shipping parcels to Germany may be subject to customs duties and Value Added Tax (VAT)
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Tax exemption: The VAT exemption for parcels valued below €22 has been abolished. VAT is generally charged from the first euro, and the standard VAT rate in Germany is 19%. A reduced rate of 7% applies to certain products, including some food and books.
Customs duty: From 1 July 2026, online shopping parcels valued at no more than €150 are subject to a €3 customs duty for each different tariff classification. Parcels valued above €150 are subject to normal customs duty based on the product type, country of origin and customs code.
Potatoship’s Tax-Included Shipping Line covers customs duty and VAT in the shipping fee.
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️
Shipping parcels to Italy may be subject to customs duties and Value Added Tax (VAT)
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Value Added Tax (VAT): Tax exemption: The VAT exemption for parcels valued below €22 has been abolished. VAT is generally charged from the first euro, and the standard VAT rate in Italy is 22%. Reduced rates of 4%, 5% or 10% may apply to certain products.
Customs duty: From 1 July 2026, online shopping parcels valued at no more than €150 are subject to a €3 customs duty for each different tariff classification. Parcels valued above €150 are subject to normal customs duty based on the product type, country of origin and customs code.
Potatoship’s Tax-Included Shipping Line covers customs duty and VAT in the shipping fee.
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️
Shipping parcels to Spain may be subject to customs duties and Value Added Tax (VAT).
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Tax exemption: The VAT exemption for parcels valued below €22 has been abolished. VAT is generally charged from the first euro, and the standard VAT rate in Spain is 21%. Reduced rates of 10% or 4% may apply to certain products.
Customs duty: From 1 July 2026, online shopping parcels valued at no more than €150 are subject to a €3 customs duty for each different tariff classification. Parcels valued above €150 are subject to normal customs duty based on the product type, country of origin and customs code.
Note: Qualifying non-commercial gifts sent from one private individual to another may generally be exempt from VAT and customs duty if their value does not exceed €45.
Potatoship’s Tax-Included Shipping Line covers customs duty and VAT in the shipping fee.
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️
Shipping parcels to Japan may be subject to customs duties and Consumption Tax
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Tax exemption: According to Japan Customs, if the taxable value of an imported parcel is below JPY 10,000, it is generally exempt from customs duty and consumption tax.
Customs duty: If the taxable value exceeds JPY 10,000 but is below JPY 200,000, the simplified tariff rates for small consignments may apply. The customs duty rate depends on the type of goods and generally ranges from 3% to 20%.
If the taxable value exceeds JPY 200,000, the standard import tariff rates apply. The applicable rate depends on the product category.
Consumption tax: Japan’s standard consumption tax rate is 10%. A reduced rate of 8% applies to food and beverages, as well as subscription newspapers that meet specific requirements. Imported alcohol and tobacco products are subject to additional taxes.
⚠️⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final taxes and charges are determined by the local authorities. ⚠️⚠️
Potatoship’s Tax-Included Shipping Line covers customs duty and VAT in the shipping fee.
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️
Shipping parcels to South Korea may be subject to customs duties and Value Added Tax (VAT)
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Duty-Free Allowance: Imported parcels with an FOB value (product value excluding shipping and insurance) of USD 150 or below are generally exempt from customs duty and VAT.
Value Added Tax (VAT): For parcels exceeding the duty-free threshold, 10% VAT applies.
Customs Duty: For parcels exceeding the duty-free threshold, customs duty rates average around 8%, depending on product category.
Certain products may also be subject to special consumption tax, ranging between 10% to 20%, typically applied to luxury goods and durable consumer products.
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Shipping parcels to Taiwan may be subject to customs duties and import taxes.
Duty-Free Allowance: Parcels with a taxable value below TWD 2,000 are generally exempt from customs duty, commodity tax, and business tax.
Frequency Limit: Each recipient is entitled to 6 duty-free shipments per half-year
(1 January–30 June, and 1 July–31 December).
From the 7th shipment onward, taxes apply even if the parcel value is below TWD 2,000.
Tax Calculation Method
Customs Duty: Rates vary depending on product category.
Business Tax (VAT Equivalent):
Standard rate is 5%, calculated as:
(Taxable Value + Customs Duty) × 5%
Combined Declaration:
If multiple parcels from the same sender arrive for the same recipient on the same day, customs will combine the taxable value for tax assessment.
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️