Shipping Conditions

Global Customs, Duties & Fees Guide for Dropshipping

Comprehensive Breakdown of Thresholds, Taxes, and Courier Fees by Region

Destination Country / Region	De Minimis (Tax/Duty Free Limit)	Duty Rates	Import Turnover Tax / GST / VAT	Additional Carrier Fees
United States (US)	$800 USD	0% under $800; standard customs tariffs apply above this threshold.	No nationwide VAT. Local State Sales Tax may apply via platforms.	Minimal or no fees for standard postal shipping (CJPacket).
Canada	$20 CAD (Postal) / $40 CAD (Express Courier)	0% below the limit; 0% - 20% depending on the product type above it.	5% GST + provincial taxes (PST/HST), up to a total tax burden of 15%.	$9.95 CAD Canada Post handling fee; very high broker fees with DHL/FedEx.
Great Britain (UK)	£0 for VAT / £135 for Customs Duty	0% under £135; standard duty rates depending on the commodity code above £135.	20% standard VAT from the very first cent. Usually collected directly at checkout (< £135).	£8 Royal Mail service fee if tax is collected upon delivery.
Norway	NOK 0 for VAT / NOK 3,000 for Customs Duty	0% under NOK 3,000 (Exception: textiles/clothing are often subject to duty from NOK 0).	25% standard VAT from NOK 0. Pre-payment via the VOEC system is possible.	NOK 150-300 Posten customs clearance fee if not settled in advance via VOEC.
Saudi Arabia (KSA)	No threshold ($0 de minimis)	5% standard tariff on most items; up to 12%-20% for specific national industries.	15% Border VAT applied to the total CIF value (Cost, Insurance, Freight).	Local customs brokerage fees apply for filing clearance documents; high express carrier fees.
United Arab Emirates (UAE)	AED 1,000 (approx. $272 USD)	0% under AED 1,000; 5% standard duty rate on CIF value above threshold.	5% standard VAT rate.	Customs brokerage fees for filing import clearance documents (especially for express cargo).
Egypt	No threshold ($0 de minimis)	Variable rates by category (0% to 60%+); clothing often 40%+, electronics vary.	14% standard VAT on the total dutiable value + local development fees.	High presentation, administrative, and carrier handling fees on all imports.
Brazil	$0 USD (Strict Remessa Conforme model)	20% duty for goods value up to $50 USD; 60% duty for values over $50 USD.	17% ICMS state tax applies cumulatively to all imports.	Approx. R$ 15 Correios fee; extremely high handling fees with express couriers.
Switzerland	Tax amounts under CHF 5 are waived (De Minimis approx. CHF 62)	Assessed by weight/gross mass (very low for light dropshipping goods).	8.1% standard VAT rate.	CHF 11.50 to CHF 16.00 Post presentation fee for open tax collection.
Serbia	€50 for commercial postal imports to private individuals	10% flat duty rate on the value exceeding €50 (up to a max. goods value of €3,000).	20% standard VAT on the declared customs value over €50.	Local presentation and customs clearance fees of the Serbian Post (~300 RSD).
Russia	€200 and 31 kg per package	15% on the amount exceeding €200, or at least €2 per kg of excess weight.	20% import turnover tax (often offset in internal customs clearance processes).	Significant transport delays; special lines (e.g., Russian Post) required.
South Asia (e.g., India)	$0 USD (No thresholds for commercial import)	High basic duty rates (mostly 10% - 20%) plus additional protective surcharges.	18% IGST (Integrated Goods and Services Tax) on the total assessed customs value.	Mandatory KYC identity verification of the recipient prior to delivery; high clearance fees.