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Import Tax & Duty Calculator

Calculate customs duties and VAT before you ship internationally. Real government rates.

De Minimis Thresholds (No Duty Below This Value)

CountryDe MinimisVAT/GST Still Applies?
United StatesUSD 800No (no federal VAT)
United KingdomGBP 135 (~USD 170)Yes — VAT from GBP 0
European UnionEUR 150 (~USD 165)Yes — VAT from EUR 0
CanadaCAD 20 postal / CAD 150 courierGST may apply
AustraliaAUD 1,000 (~USD 650)Yes — GST from AUD 0 (since 2018)
JapanJPY 10,000 (~USD 65)Yes above threshold
IndiaINR 5,000 (~USD 60) for giftsIGST applies above
BrazilUSD 50 (postal) / USD 0 (courier)Yes — up to 60% tax
SingaporeSGD 400 (~USD 300) — drops Jan 2024GST applies

Sources: CBP (US), HMRC (UK), European Commission, CBSA (Canada). Verify current thresholds before shipping.