Hey everyone! As an American into international shopping and shipping, I’ve compiled some super – useful info on global customs duty thresholds. This knowledge can save you money and prevent unexpected costs when buying overseas.
| Region | Country | Customs Duty Threshold | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | Singapore | ≥ 400 Singapore dollars | |
| South Korea | ≥ 150,000 South Korean won | ||
| Malaysia | ≥ 500 Malaysian ringgit | ||
| Japan | ≥ 10,000 Japanese yen | ||
| Thailand | ≥ 1500 Thai baht | ||
| Vietnam | ≥ 1,000,000 Vietnamese dong | ||
| India | ≥ 150 US dollars | ||
| Indonesia | ≥ 3 US dollars | Almost all packages are subject to duties | |
| Cambodia | ≥ 300 US dollars | ||
| Brunei | Low – tax: < 400 Brunei dollars; High - tax: ≥ 400 Brunei dollars | ||
| Myanmar | Except for documents, all packages are subject to duties | ||
| Brazil | Except for documents, all packages are subject to duties | ||
| UAE | Except for documents, all packages are subject to duties | ||
| Israel | ≥ 75 US dollars | ||
| Sri Lanka | High – value items (commercial value ≥ 100 US dollars) are taxed | ||
| Philippines | ≥ 10,000 Philippine pesos | ||
| Pakistan | Specific rules regarding weight and value for duty – free status | ||
| Europe | European Union (post – July 1, 2021) (Greece, Netherlands, Belgium, etc.) |
0 – dollar duty threshold for all packages except documents | |
| Russia | Personal use: CIF value (goods value + freight + insurance) ≤ 1000 euros and total weight ≤ 31 kg within a month (exempt from duties and VAT). Commercial packages: Duties and VAT apply for daily CIF values ≥ 200 euros. |
Standard VAT rate is 20% (10% for some essential goods like food and medicine) | |
| Americas | Canada | ≥ 20 Canadian dollars | |
| Mexico | ≥ 50 US dollars | ||
| Oceania | Australia | ≥ 1000 Australian dollars | |
| New Zealand | ≥ 1000 New Zealand dollars |
So, before making an international purchase, check these thresholds. It’ll help you budget better and avoid customs surprises. Have you had any customs – duty experiences when shopping abroad?