Worked example inputs
This page starts with a €140.00 clothing item, €30.00 shipping, no insurance, and the German carrier handling fee preset.
Germany
€140.00 clothing from China to Germany
See a concrete landed-cost estimate for a clothing order shipped from China. Change the price, shipping, category, or carrier fee below to adapt the example to your own parcel.
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Worked example
Estimated landed cost for this order
This sample is treated as taxable in this simplified German model, so duty, Import VAT (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer), or carrier fees may apply.
| Item price | €140.00 |
|---|---|
| Shipping | €30.00 |
| Customs value | €170.00 |
| Customs duty (temporary flat fee) | €3.00 |
| Import VAT (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) (19%) | €32.87 |
| Carrier fee | €6.00 |
| Estimated landed cost | €211.87 |
Rules as of 2026-07, last checked (version 2026.07.10-v2). Note: 2026 de-minimis rules are changing — always confirm the current rule with the official source before relying on this estimate.
How to interpret the result
This sample is treated as taxable in this simplified German model, so duty, Import VAT (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer), or carrier fees may apply. The numbers are planning estimates, not customs advice; exact treatment depends on commodity code, origin evidence, and carrier process.
Official sources: taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu www.zoll.de taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu ec.europa.eu
FAQ
How much would this clothing order cost landed in Germany?
With an item price of €140.00, €30.00 shipping, and the selected carrier-fee preset, this simplified example estimates a landed cost of €211.87.
Does Germany charge duty on this example?
Yes in this simplified model: estimated customs duty is €3.00. Exact duty depends on the final commodity or tariff code.
Does origin from China change the calculation?
Most consumer goods ship from China without preferential tariff treatment, so the standard category duty rate is used. Exact duty still depends on the commodity code. This worked example uses the standard category rate and does not model preferential-origin paperwork.
Can I use this page for a different order value?
Yes. Edit the calculator fields on this page to adapt the example to your own item price, shipping, insurance, and carrier-fee estimate. Use BorderTally Pro when you need to run many SKUs or destinations at once.
Estimate only. This calculator does not provide customs, legal, or tax advice. From 1 July 2026, the EU applies a temporary EUR 3 customs duty per tariff category to qualifying distance-sale consignments worth EUR 150 or less. The declarant is normally liable, so the amount may be included at checkout rather than collected from the consumer at delivery. This model assumes one tariff category and does not determine preferential-origin exceptions; always confirm the current treatment with German customs (Zoll) and the official EU source.