What is the de minimis threshold for US imports in 2026?

The US de minimis threshold is $800 — shipments valued at $800 or less can enter duty-free without formal customs entry. However, goods from China are subject to additional Section 301 tariffs of 25%+ even below $800 under recent executive orders. Always verify current rules as de minimis policy has been changing.

Do I pay VAT when importing from AliExpress to the EU?

Yes. The EU abolished the €22 VAT exemption in 2021. All imports, regardless of value, are subject to EU VAT (typically 20–25% depending on country). Orders above €150 also face customs duty (typically 12% for most goods). Marketplaces like AliExpress are required to collect this at checkout for EU buyers.

How much is the US tariff on goods from China?

The US charges 25% on most Chinese imports under Section 301 tariffs, with some categories at 7.5%–100%. These are on top of the standard Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates. For typical consumer goods, plan for 25% duty on product value.

What is the EU de minimis threshold for duty-free imports?

The EU customs duty de minimis is €150 (approximately $165). Goods valued under €150 are exempt from customs duty but still subject to VAT. Above €150, both customs duty (~12% average) and VAT (20% in France, 19% in Germany, etc.) apply on the combined product value plus shipping.

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Dropshipping Import Duty Calculator — US & EU Landed Cost Estimator

Overlooked import duties can silently destroy dropshipping margins. The US charges 25% duty on most Chinese goods above $800. The EU applies both customs duty (~12%) and VAT (19–25%) on all imports above €150. This calculator computes your total landed cost so you can price products correctly before your first order arrives.

US & EU customs rules

Calculate duties for US imports (including China tariffs) and EU imports (VAT + customs duty).

De minimis awareness

Automatically applies duty-free treatment for shipments below the relevant threshold.

Total landed cost

See the final cost including product price, duties, and applicable taxes in one number.

Factor import duties into your product pricing from day one. A 25% duty on a $30 product adds $7.50 — that margin loss must come from somewhere. Either raise prices, absorb it, or source locally.