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Tool · import duty · rules checked September 2026

Import Duty Checker: What Your Agent Parcel Will Cost on Arrival

Updated · by The Joyagoo Spreadsheets desk

Quick answer

The 2026 rules in one line each. EU: parcels under €150 pay a flat €3 duty per item category from July 1, 2026, plus VAT. UK: no customs duty under £135; 20% VAT is charged at checkout. US: the $800 duty-free allowance ended on August 29, 2025, so every parcel can owe duty. Canada: duty and tax above CAD $20 for most parcels from China. Australia: 10% GST at checkout on goods of A$1,000 or less. The checker below turns that into an estimate for your parcel.

€3per item category, EU
£135UK no-duty limit
$0US duty-free allowance
10%Australian GST
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Estimate the tax and duty on your parcel

An estimate, not a customs ruling. "Item categories" means different kinds of goods — for example T-shirts, trainers and a bag are three. It uses standard VAT rates for euro-area countries (other EU members use the same €3 rule in their own currency conversion); reduced rates, carrier handling fees and product-specific duty above the thresholds aren't included.

The 2026 rules behind the checker

Import rules for small parcels, September 2026
CountryRuleWhat it means for an agent haul
United StatesNo duty-free threshold. The $800 de minimis ended for China on May 2, 2025 and for all countries on August 29, 2025.Every parcel owes duty; budget for it on top of shipping.
European UnionSince July 1, 2026: a flat €3 customs duty per item category in parcels under €150, plus VAT collected via IOSS.Fewer item types per parcel = fewer €3 charges.
United KingdomUnder £135: no customs duty; VAT is charged at checkout. The relief is being repealed, expected by October 2028 at the latest.Still the friendliest large market for small hauls.
CanadaPostal parcels from any country, and courier parcels from outside the US/Mexico, owe duty and tax above CAD $20.Almost every haul will be taxed.
AustraliaGoods of A$1,000 or less: 10% GST collected at the point of sale.GST is added up front, not at the door.

Sources at the foot of this page: Council of the EU, GOV.UK, CBSA, ATO and a US de minimis summary.

The EU's €3 rule, explained

From July 1, 2026, the EU charges a flat €3 customs duty on low-value parcels, counted per item category rather than per parcel: a parcel with hoodies and trainers pays €6, one with only hoodies pays €3. VAT is charged on top, as before, usually collected by the seller or carrier. The practical lesson is that mixing many kinds of goods in one small parcel now costs more than it did.

The UK: still the friendliest for small hauls

Under £135 there's no customs duty, and VAT at 20% is charged at the point of sale. The government has said this relief will be repealed, expected by October 2028 at the latest, so it may not last.

The US: no allowance at all

With the $800 allowance gone, duty applies to every parcel. The rate depends on what the goods are and on current US tariffs on Chinese goods, which have changed several times. The checker doesn't estimate US duty for that reason; budget for duty plus a possible carrier handling fee, and check with your agent's shipping line.

How to pay less duty on an agent parcel, legally

  • EU: fewer categories per parcel. Three hoodies cost less in duty than a hoodie, a cap and trainers, because each category adds €3.
  • UK: know what counts towards £135. The limit applies to the value of the goods in a consignment. Above it, customs duty depends on the goods, so a very large haul can cost noticeably more.
  • Declare truthfully. Under-declaring the value is illegal and can lead to the parcel being held or fined. Agents' "declared value" fields are for accurate values.
  • Choose the shipping line carefully. Some lines collect tax upfront (VAT at checkout); others leave it to the courier, who may add a handling fee on delivery.

One more point: customs can detain goods that copy a registered brand's logo or design, under intellectual-property rules in the EU, UK and elsewhere. That's separate from duty, and paying duty doesn't prevent it. Unbranded items aren't affected.

Import duty FAQ

How much is the EU €3 duty?

€3 per item category in a parcel worth under €150, from July 1, 2026, plus VAT. A parcel with two kinds of goods pays €6 duty.

Do I pay customs duty in the UK under £135?

No customs duty under £135; 20% VAT is charged at the point of sale.

Is there still a US duty-free limit?

No. The $800 de minimis ended for all countries on August 29, 2025.

What is Canada's threshold for parcels from China?

Duty and tax generally apply above CAD $20 for postal parcels and for courier parcels from outside the US and Mexico.

Does Australia charge GST on small parcels?

Yes. 10% GST is collected at the point of sale on goods of A$1,000 or less.

Is this checker exact?

No — it's an estimate using standard VAT rates. Carrier fees, reduced rates and product-specific duties aren't included.

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Written and checked by The Joyagoo Spreadsheets desk. Agent status, fees and review counts were checked on against the sources below. Product rows come from repbuysheet.com; any item whose main photo did not match its own listing was removed before publishing.