Germany parcels
Estimate the Germany landed cost for parcels shipped from China, using simplified category duty buckets and current German threshold notes.
Rules as of 2026-06, last checked (version 2026.06.25-v1). Note: 2026 de-minimis rules are changing — always confirm the current rule with the official source before relying on this estimate.
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. Exact duty still depends on the commodity or tariff code for each item.
Rules in this estimate were checked on 2026-06-25 (rules as of 2026-06). The calculator reads the shared German rule file so future rule changes land here automatically.
Official sources: www.zoll.de taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu ec.europa.eu
customs duty is generally not charged on consignments at or below EUR 150, but Import VAT (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) can apply from the first unit of value. 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.
The final duty rate depends on the exact commodity code, origin rules, reliefs, and the carrier's clearance process.
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.
Estimate only. This calculator does not provide customs, legal, or tax advice. Final charges are determined by German customs (Zoll) and the parcel carrier, and German import VAT (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) is one EU example. The EU is reviewing the EUR 150 customs duty de-minimis and may remove it during 2026; always confirm the current rule with the official source before relying on this estimate.