Customs & Taxes
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Anti-dumping duties: Extra taxes you didn't expect
Understand why some goods face massive extra taxes and how to check if your items are affected.
Customs Clearance Process for Import and Export
Learn about the customs clearance process and its importance in trade. Find out how to clear customs and start your import or export journey
What are customs disbursement fees?
Why couriers charge extra fees to handle your customs payments and how you can avoid or minimize them.
Why is my package stuck in customs inspection?
Common reasons for customs delays and what actually happens when your parcel is pulled for a random inspection.
EU VAT changes: What happened to the €22 exemption?
Why the €22 VAT exemption was removed in 2021 and how it affects small packages entering the European Union.
Sending gifts internationally: Are they really tax-free?
The truth about gift exemptions for international shipping, including limits for the UK (£39) and US ($100).
How do you calculate import duty on your package?
A straightforward guide to figuring out how much you might owe when your international package hits customs.
HS codes for beginners: How they affect your shipping
A simple guide to Harmonized System (HS) codes and why they are the most important part of your customs declaration.
Restricted items: What you can and cannot ship
A list of common items that are restricted or prohibited for international shipping, from batteries to perfumes.
UK import taxes explained: VAT and customs duty
A guide to UK import taxes for international packages, including the £135 threshold and the 20% VAT rate.
US import de minimis: The $800 threshold and Section 321
Learn how the $800 de minimis limit allows most personal imports into the US to enter duty-free under Section 321.
What is IOSS and how does it affect your international orders?
Understand the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) and why you might still get charged VAT at delivery even if you paid at checkout.