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Potatoship’s Ultimate 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.
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Shipping parcels to the UK may be subject to customs duties and Value Added Tax (VAT).
Customs Duties and VAT – United Kingdom
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.
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️
Potatoship’s Tax-Included Shipping Line covers customs duty and VAT in the shipping fee.
Shipping parcels to Canada may be subject to customs duties and taxes
Customs Duties and Taxes – Canada
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
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️
Potatoship’s Tax-Included Shipping Line already includes customs duty and VAT in the shipping fee.
Shipping parcels to Australia may be subject to customs duties and Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Customs Duties and GST – Australia
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.
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️
PotatoShip’s Tax-Included Shipping Line already includes customs duty and GST in the shipping fee.
Shipping parcels to the United States may be subject to customs duties and taxes
Customs Duties and Taxes – United States
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.
⚠️ 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)
Customs Duties and GST – New Zealand
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.
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️
Potatoship’s Tax-Included Shipping Line already includes customs duty and GST in the shipping fee.
Shipping parcels to France may be subject to customs duties and Value Added Tax (VAT)
Customs Duties and VAT – France
Duty-Free Allowance:
According to French customs regulations, parcels valued below €22 are generally exempt from customs duty and VAT.
For parcels valued above €22, VAT applies at the standard rate of 20%.
Customs Duty:
Customs duty rates depend on product category.
For example, mobile phones, tablets, and watches typically carry 0% duty, while clothing items are subject to approximately 12% duty.
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️
Potatoship’s Tax-Included Shipping Line already includes customs duty and VAT in the shipping fee.
Shipping parcels to Germany may be subject to customs duties and Value Added Tax (VAT)
Customs Duties and VAT – Germany
Duty-Free Allowance:
When the parcel’s CIF value (Cost, Insurance, and Freight — including product value, insurance, and shipping cost) does not exceed €150, customs duty is generally exempt.
Customs Duty:
For parcels valued above €150, customs duty rates depend on product category.
For example, mobile phones, tablets, and watches typically carry 0% duty, while clothing items are subject to approximately 12% duty.
Value Added Tax (VAT):
Germany’s standard VAT rate is 19%.
Certain products such as food, books, hotel accommodation, and cultural services may qualify for a reduced rate of 7%.
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️
PotatoShip’s Tax-Included Shipping Line already includes customs duty and VAT in the shipping fee.
Shipping parcels to Italy may be subject to customs duties and Value Added Tax (VAT)
Customs Duties and VAT – Italy
Value Added Tax (VAT):
VAT Exemption:
Parcels valued at €22 or below are generally exempt from VAT.
VAT Rate:
For parcels valued above €22, 22% VAT applies.
Customs Duty:
Duty Rate:
Customs duty rates depend on product category and generally range between 0% to 17%.
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️
Potatoship’s Tax-Included Shipping Line already includes customs duty and VAT in the shipping fee.
Shipping parcels to Spain may be subject to customs duties and Value Added Tax (VAT).
Customs Duties and VAT – Spain
Value Added Tax (VAT):
VAT Exemption:
Parcels with a declared value of €22 or below are generally exempt from VAT.
VAT Rate:
For parcels valued above €22, 21% VAT applies.
Customs Duty:
Duty-Free Allowance:
Parcels with a declared value of €150 or below are generally exempt from customs duty.
Duty Rate:
For parcels valued above €150, customs duty rates depend on product category and typically range between 0% to 17%.
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️
Potatoship’s Tax-Included Shipping Line already includes customs duty and VAT in the shipping fee.
Shipping parcels to Japan may be subject to customs duties and Consumption Tax
Shipping parcels to South Korea may be subject to customs duties and Value Added Tax (VAT)
Customs Duties and VAT – South Korea
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.
⚠️ The above information is for reference only. Final tax charges are determined by local authorities. ⚠️
Shipping parcels to Taiwan may be subject to customs duties and import taxes.
Customs Duties and Import Taxes – Taiwan
Duty-Free Allowance:
Value Limit:
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. ⚠️