DHL advancement is separate
Deutsche Post or DHL can charge a presentation or advancement fee when they pay import amounts before delivery. DutyVAT does not model that as a statutory German tax because the fee depends on how the shipment is cleared.
Germany · 19% VATCarrier clearance fees may applyCurrent policy · €3.00 temporary duty in force since 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028; goods-item grouping requires commodity code and country of originRules verified from current country data
Germany customs duty & VAT calculator
The real cost of your parcel. Pay no surprise duty on shipments into Germany. DutyVAT separates duty, 19% VAT, and carrier clearance caveats line by line.
Estimates onlyNo account or trackingGermany-specific rules
Receipt · previewDE · EUR
€0.00
estimated delivery total for a typical parcel to Germany
- Declared value (item + shipping)
- €31.49
- Temporary EUR 3 item-type duty not included
- None
- VAT (19% on declared + duty)
- +€5.98
- Postal handling fee
- None
You pay€0.00
HS·6109.10appareleuros
← Rules verified 2026-07-09DE · EUR
VAT rate
0%
standard national rate
Duty example
€0
legal policy reference per goods line
National fee
€0
no statutory fee modeled
Current low-value duty
€0
current dataset
Germany calculator
How much do you actually pay?
Choose an HS classification and values to calculate a Germany-specific estimate.
- 01Choose the closest customs category.
- 02Enter goods and shipping values.
- 03Calculate for a complete receipt.
Private · no login · calculated on request
Your receipt
Choose your destination, HS code, item value, and shipping, then calculate your total.
The local rules
No statutory national fee.Carrier fees may apply
The current country data contains no statutory national handling fee. Carrier clearance or disbursement fees may apply.
Example · Cotton T-shirt
- Declared value (item + shipping)
- €39.04
- Temporary EUR 3 item-type duty not included
- None
- VAT (19% on declared + duty)
- +€7.42
- Postal handling fee
- None
Total at the door
Estimate in EUR
€46.46
What this line means
Final carrier invoices remain authoritative.
Germany-specific checks
What German shoppers should verify.
19% VAT changes the break-even
Germany's standard import VAT rate is lower than several other launch countries, but VAT still applies on the duty-inclusive base. The receipt shows the duty line before VAT so the order of calculation is visible.
Use the invoice details
If the seller collected VAT at checkout, keep the IOSS or marketplace invoice. It helps distinguish import VAT from customs duty and carrier-service charges; the temporary EU duty still depends on the declaration route, tariff grouping, preference status, and origin.
Everyday cartsThree everyday carts.
Three everyday carts.
To Germany.
Cotton T-shirt
A common apparel order
Price + shipping
€39.04
Example 01
HS 6109.10
Estimated total
€46.46
+€7.42
Sports footwear
Textile-upper trainers
Price + shipping
€65.88
Example 02
HS 6404.11
Estimated total
€78.40
+€12.52
Smartphone
A duty-free electronics heading
Price + shipping
€136.64
Example 03
HS 8517.13
Estimated total
€162.60
+€25.96
VAT formula
19% VAT, applied after customs.
VAT is calculated on declared goods plus customs duty.
01
Declared value (item + shipping)
€39.04
02
Duty
None
03
VAT
€7.42
04
Postal handling fee
None
Estimated total€46.46
Timeline
The Germany milestones.
Current
Country data verified
Rates are sourced from the current verified dataset.
Jul 1, 2026 · In force
EU flat duty live
€3.00 temporary duty in force since 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028; goods-item grouping requires commodity code and country of origin
Jul 1, 2028
Temporary duty scheduled to end
The EU temporary flat duty is scheduled to apply until 1 July 2028 unless the legal framework changes.
After launch
Carrier invoices
Carrier clearance fees may apply separately.
FAQThe questions,
The questions,
plainly answered.
Plain explanations of how duty, tax, IOSS, and Germany handling rules interact.
01 What is DutyVAT?
DutyVAT is a free customs duty calculator for shoppers ordering from outside the EU. Enter your item value, HS code, and destination country and we estimate the duty, VAT, and handling fees you'll pay before the parcel arrives.
02 What replaced the EU €150 customs-duty exemption?
The EU €150 customs-duty exemption was abolished on 2026-07-01. The current temporary measure is EUR 3 per tariff-classified goods-item line for low-value distance sales up to EUR 150 and is scheduled to apply until 2028-07-01. Goods of the same kind may share a line only when commodity code and country of origin match. Preferential-trade or customs-union cases can be excluded in specific declaration routes. The current calculator does not add this temporary duty because it does not collect declaration route, preference, tariff grouping, or origin.
03 How accurate are the calculations?
We use official TARIC and national tax authority data, refreshed regularly. Every numeric value on the site is backed by a source URL and a last-verified date. Use the calculator as a guide; the customs authority, carrier, or declarant determines the final amount.
04 Do I pay duty on samples or gifts?
Qualifying occasional gifts sent between private individuals can receive relief up to €45, subject to the EU conditions. Commercial samples follow separate relief rules and are not treated as gifts. DutyVAT models ordinary consumer purchases, so verify gifts and samples with the destination customs authority.
05 Can I reclaim duty on a return?
A refund may be available when imported goods are returned, but eligibility, deadlines, and procedures depend on the customs route and country. Check your national customs authority for the applicable process.
06 Do you store my data?
Calculator inputs stay in your browser and are not submitted to DutyVAT. If you email us, your message is used to respond to your request. DutyVAT currently sets no cookies and uses no analytics or advertising trackers; see Privacy for hosting and email details.
Other destinations
Shipping somewhere else?
Official sources · key EU, France, and US sources rechecked 9 July 2026
- Regulation (EU) 2026/382Temporary low-value duty scope, amount, and dates · primary source
- European Commission flat-fee guidanceEU flat duty scope, VAT routes, exclusions, and implementation guidance · primary source
- Finnish Customs guidanceGoods-item grouping by commodity code and country of origin · primary source
Next steps
Compare the rules before checkout.
Review another destination, learn how the estimate is built, or read the 2026 customs guide before your next order.