Reference for Tariff Threshold

Reference for Tariff Threshold

Important update - last verified 16 September 2026.

United States: the $800 de minimis exemption was suspended for all countries on 29 August 2025. Parcels that previously cleared duty-free are now subject to applicable duties and taxes. Personal letters, bona fide gifts under $100 and personal travel items under $200 remain exempt.

European Union: the €150 low-value customs-duty exemption ended on 1 July 2026. Qualifying distance-sale consignments with an intrinsic value up to €150 are subject to a temporary €3 duty per declared goods item, applied per declaration line. This is not simply a charge for every physical unit or one charge per parcel: tariff classification, description and, where required, origin determine the item grouping. VAT and any separate handling charges follow their own rules. Check the current European Commission guidance for eligibility and declaration requirements before dispatch.

A low parcel value does not by itself guarantee exemption from import charges. Declare the contents and value accurately. If duties or taxes apply, pay the required charges and provide the documents requested for customs clearance.

Check the current rules for your destination: Customs duty, VAT/GST and carrier clearance or handling fees are separate charges. Confirm the current requirements with the destination customs authority and the selected shipping carrier before dispatch.

Reminders:

1. Switzerland: the CHF 100 relief applies to gifts sent by private individuals abroad to private individuals in Switzerland; alcohol and tobacco are excluded. It is not a general exemption for online purchases. Import VAT is normally 8.1%, or 2.6% for eligible goods. VAT amounts up to CHF 5 are not collected, corresponding to assessment bases of approximately CHF 62 and CHF 193 respectively. The assessment basis includes relevant costs to the Swiss destination and applicable import duties. Check Swiss customs guidance for the treatment of your goods and separate carrier clearance fees.

2. Check the destination's customs rules for your goods and the selected carrier's clearance requirements before dispatch. Import duties and taxes are separate from carrier clearance or handling fees; choosing a courier does not itself confirm what charges will apply.

Parcel Shipping Tips:

1. Before shipping, check how the destination's rules treat the type, quantity and intended use of your goods. Do not use a parcel's weight or a 10 kg guide alone to decide whether it is a personal or commercial import. Confirm the required declaration and documents with the destination customs authority or carrier.

2. Declare the actual contents, quantities, value and intended use accurately, and retain the purchase records. If you are shipping goods for resale or in business quantities, check the relevant import requirements before dispatch. Do not split or misdescribe goods to avoid customs requirements.

3. Due to customs regulations, please exercise caution when sending pharmaceuticals.

Important Notes:

The information above is sourced from online data collection and is for reference only, not as a standard guide.

Customs Clearance Notes:

For non-duty-free/non-IOSS supported routes, customs clearance fees are borne by the customer. Customs inspections are generally random. If customs deems your parcel to be special (e.g., large size, heavy weight, or contains sensitive items), they will usually contact the recipient to provide an invoice or customs clearance documents (customs clearance fees are borne by the recipient). Any fees resulting from the failure to contact the recipient or non-cooperation in customs clearance, which lead to the parcel being returned or destroyed, will be borne by the recipient.

If you need a customs invoice, you can download it from cncartgo or contact our online customer service.

Last reviewed: 16 September 2026. Marketplace rules, fees and shipping coverage change over time; check the live pages for current terms.