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CUSTOMS & IMPORT VAT

(As of: September 2026)

Note: We have compiled the following information with the greatest possible care. However, customs, tax and import regulations can change at any time and sometimes at short notice.

The information on this page is for general guidance only and does not constitute individual legal, tax, financial or customs advice. For binding information, the competent authorities of the respective destination country are decisive.

Basic terms

  • VAT = Value Added Tax or Sales Tax of the respective country
  • EUSt = Import Value Added Tax, which may be levied on the import of goods
  • GST = Goods and Services Tax, a consumption tax levied in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Singapore, among others
  • HS Code = international commodity code for the classification of goods
  • HTSUS Code = US commodity code for more precise classification of goods in the USA

Special regulation for deliveries to the USA

Deliveries to the USA – Import duties are handled in advance

We ship suitable orders to the USA via DHL with import duties handled in advance.

For shipments up to and including a merchandise value of USD 2,500, DHL provides for the pDDP service (passive Delivered Duty Paid). The applicable import duties are taken into account in advance during shipping processing.

Since July 24, 2026, DHL requires a 10-digit US-specific HTSUS commodity tariff number for each item for shipments to the USA.

The amount of import duties depends, among other things, on the respective product, its customs classification, the country of origin and the value of the goods. Therefore, we cannot specify a flat customs rate for all products.

What does this mean for you?
If your order is approved for the corresponding shipping service and the import duties are processed in advance, you should generally not have to make a separate payment of import duties to the delivery service upon delivery.

The final customs classification and the amount of import duties are determined by the US customs regulations applicable at the time of import.

Important: For shipments with a merchandise value of more than USD 2,500, other import and processing procedures may apply. In these cases, import duties may have to be borne by the recipient.

European Union (EU)

For deliveries within the European Union, no additional customs fees are generally incurred.

The VAT treatment depends on the respective country of delivery and the tax regulation applicable to the order.

Special and exceptional areas of the EU may be subject to different customs and tax regulations.

United Kingdom

For deliveries to the United Kingdom, special VAT, customs and import regulations have applied since Brexit.

The specific treatment depends, among other things, on the value of the goods and the type of order. For orders above the relevant value limit, import VAT and, if applicable, customs duties may be incurred upon import.

Since the specific tax treatment depends on the respective order and the applicable British regulations, we cannot make a general statement for all orders.

Non-EU countries

For deliveries outside the European Union, import VAT, customs duties or other import charges may apply depending on the destination country.

The amount and treatment of these charges depend, among other things, on the following factors:

  • Destination country
  • Value of goods
  • Type and classification of goods
  • Country of origin
  • Applicable customs and tax regulations

The respective import duties are determined by the competent authorities of the destination country.

If necessary, please inform yourself about the import regulations applicable to your country before placing your order.

Additional notes

Customs and tax regulations can change at any time. For binding information on import duties and special import conditions, please contact the competent customs authority in your country.

Please note that ReDesign Insert cannot provide individual customs, tax or legal advice.

Contact

If you have any questions about your order or shipping, our customer service will be happy to help you: kundenservice@redesigninsert.com

For binding information on customs and import regulations, please contact the competent customs authority of the respective destination country.

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