{"id":872,"date":"2026-07-30T05:15:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T05:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/?page_id=872"},"modified":"2026-08-12T07:26:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:26:31","slug":"import-tax-germany-calculator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/import-tax-germany-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"Import Tax Germany Calculator"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id872_ead90e-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id872_ead90e-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id872_ead90e-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id872_ead90e-bd > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id872_ead90e-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id872_ead90e-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id872_ead90e-bd alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column872_6ffd7c-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column872_6ffd7c-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column872_6ffd7c-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column872_6ffd7c-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column872_6ffd7c-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column872_6ffd7c-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column872_6ffd7c-f0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_6ffd7c-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column872_6ffd7c-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column872_6ffd7c-f0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_9f7b6c-09, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_9f7b6c-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_9f7b6c-09\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_9f7b6c-09 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_9f7b6c-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_9f7b6c-09\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_9f7b6c-09 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_9f7b6c-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_9f7b6c-09\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_9f7b6c-09 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_9f7b6c-09\">Import Tax Germany Calculator<\/h1>\n\n\n\r\n    <section class=\"calc-wrapper import-tax-calculator\">\r\n        <p class=\"calc-title\">Customs Calculator<\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"calc-row\">\r\n            <!-- Column 1 -->\r\n            <div class=\"calc-col\">\r\n                <label>Type of Shipment<\/label>\r\n                <div class=\"calc-radio\">\r\n                    <label class=\"calc-check\">\r\n                        <input type=\"radio\" name=\"it_shipment_type\" value=\"order\" checked> Order\r\n                    <\/label>\r\n                    <label class=\"calc-check\">\r\n                        <input type=\"radio\" name=\"it_shipment_type\" value=\"gift\"> Gift (Private)\r\n                    <\/label>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <label>Goods Value<\/label>\r\n                <div style=\"display:flex; gap:8px;\">\r\n                    <input type=\"number\" id=\"it_value\" placeholder=\"e.g. 200\" step=\"0.01\" style=\"flex:1;\">\r\n                    <select id=\"it_currency\" style=\"flex:0 0 90px;\">\r\n                        <option value=\"1\">EUR<\/option>\r\n                        <option value=\"usd\">USD<\/option>\r\n                    <\/select>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <p id=\"it_usd_hint\" class=\"calc-tip\" style=\"display:none; margin-top:4px; text-align:left;\">Converted at a fixed rate of 1 USD = 0.92 EUR. For the exact daily rate, see the ECB reference rate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n                <label>Shipping Costs (\u20ac, incl. insurance)<\/label>\r\n                <input type=\"number\" id=\"it_shipping\" placeholder=\"e.g. 25\" step=\"0.01\">\r\n\r\n                <label>Country of Origin<\/label>\r\n                <select id=\"it_country\">\r\n                    <option value=\"none\">China<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"none\">USA<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"pref\">United Kingdom (UK, preferential agreement)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"pref\">Japan (preferential agreement)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"pref\">Switzerland (preferential agreement)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"pref\">Canada (preferential agreement)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"pref\">South Korea (preferential agreement)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"pref\">Turkey (customs union)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"none\">Other Third Country<\/option>\r\n                <\/select>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- Column 2 -->\r\n            <div class=\"calc-col\">\r\n                <label>Goods Category<\/label>\r\n                <select id=\"it_hs_code\">\r\n                    <option value=\"12\">Clothing \/ Textiles (12%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"8\">Shoes, Leather (8%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"17\">Shoes, Synthetic (17%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"14\">Bicycles (14%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"0\">Electronics, e.g. Smartphone, Laptop, TV (0%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"0\">Books (0%)<\/option>\r\n                    <option value=\"5\">Other Goods (5%)<\/option>\r\n                <\/select>     \r\n                <label>Import VAT<\/label>\r\n                <div class=\"calc-radio\">\r\n                    <label class=\"calc-check\">\r\n                        <input type=\"radio\" name=\"it_vat\" value=\"19\" checked> 19%\r\n                    <\/label>\r\n                    <label class=\"calc-check\">\r\n                        <input type=\"radio\" name=\"it_vat\" value=\"7\"> 7% reduced\r\n                    <\/label>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <label>Excise Duty (\u20ac, if applicable)<\/label>\r\n                <input type=\"number\" id=\"it_excise\" placeholder=\"0\" step=\"0.01\" value=\"0\">\r\n\r\n                <div class=\"calc-actions\">\r\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"calc-btn calc-btn-primary\" id=\"it_calc_btn\">Calculate<\/button>\r\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"calc-btn calc-btn-ghost\" id=\"it_clear_btn\">Reset<\/button>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- Results -->\r\n        <div id=\"it_results\" class=\"calc-results two-per-row\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n            <div class=\"calc-result-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"result-label\">Customs Value<\/div>\r\n                <div id=\"it_result_customs_value\" class=\"result-value\">\u2014<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"calc-result-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"result-label\">Customs Duty<\/div>\r\n                <div id=\"it_result_duty\" class=\"result-value\">\u2014<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"calc-result-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"result-label\">Import VAT Assessment Base<\/div>\r\n                <div id=\"it_result_vat_base\" class=\"result-value\">\u2014<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"calc-result-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"result-label\">Import VAT<\/div>\r\n                <div id=\"it_result_vat\" class=\"result-value\">\u2014<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"calc-result-item result-highlight\" style=\"flex-basis:100%; max-width:100%;\">\r\n                <div class=\"result-label\">Total Cost<\/div>\r\n                <div id=\"it_result_total\" class=\"result-value\">\u2014<\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <p id=\"it_result_note\" class=\"calc-tip\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"calc-actions\" id=\"it_share_actions\" style=\"display:none; margin-top:14px;\">\r\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"calc-btn calc-btn-ghost\" id=\"it_share_btn\">Share<\/button>\r\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"calc-btn calc-btn-ghost\" id=\"it_pdf_btn\">As PDF<\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    \n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a7ec05-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a7ec05-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a7ec05-3d\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a7ec05-3d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a7ec05-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a7ec05-3d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a7ec05-3d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a7ec05-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a7ec05-3d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_a7ec05-3d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a7ec05-3d\">Thanks to its strong economy and central role in international trade, Germany is a global hub for goods and imports. Whether you&#8217;re a business importing goods in bulk or an individual buying products from outside the EU, it pays to get familiar with Germany&#8217;s import tax system.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a9f3c0-6b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a9f3c0-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a9f3c0-6b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a9f3c0-6b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a9f3c0-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a9f3c0-6b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a9f3c0-6b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a9f3c0-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a9f3c0-6b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_a9f3c0-6b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a9f3c0-6b\">Once you understand the rules around duties and taxes in Germany, you can keep costs under control, avoid delays, and stay compliant with German law. An Import Tax Germany Calculator is one of the most effective ways to prepare for these obligations. You&#8217;ll find more handy finance calculators at <a href=\"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"141\">Pro Finanzrechner<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id872_88e798-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id872_88e798-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id872_88e798-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id872_88e798-bd > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id872_88e798-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id872_88e798-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id872_88e798-bd alignfull has-theme-palette7-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column872_c000c3-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column872_c000c3-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column872_c000c3-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column872_c000c3-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column872_c000c3-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column872_c000c3-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column872_c000c3-e3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_c000c3-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column872_c000c3-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column872_c000c3-e3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_047680-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_047680-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_047680-f3\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_047680-f3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_047680-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_047680-f3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_047680-f3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_047680-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_047680-f3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_047680-f3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_047680-f3\">Why does Germany charge import duties?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_8842a1-25, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_8842a1-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_8842a1-25\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_8842a1-25 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_8842a1-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_8842a1-25\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_8842a1-25 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_8842a1-25[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_8842a1-25\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_8842a1-25 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_8842a1-25\">There are several reasons Germany charges import duties. First, they help fund public services like infrastructure. Second, they create a level playing field for domestic manufacturers. Third, they help ensure imported goods are taxed the same way as domestic ones at retail, through taxes such as VAT.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c2e4f0-f2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c2e4f0-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c2e4f0-f2\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c2e4f0-f2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c2e4f0-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c2e4f0-f2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c2e4f0-f2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c2e4f0-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c2e4f0-f2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_c2e4f0-f2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c2e4f0-f2\">To navigate the German tax system with confidence, you can use the Import Tax Germany Calculator, which helps you predict the full cost breakdown of bringing a foreign product into Germany.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id872_ba0e06-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id872_ba0e06-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id872_ba0e06-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kb-row-layout-id872_ba0e06-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap > *:nth-child(3n of *:not(style)){grid-column:1 \/ -1;}.kb-row-layout-id872_ba0e06-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id872_ba0e06-8e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id872_ba0e06-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap > *:nth-child(3n of *:not(style)){grid-column:1 \/ -1;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id872_ba0e06-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id872_ba0e06-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id872_ba0e06-8e > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id872_ba0e06-8e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-last-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column872_d27512-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column872_d27512-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column872_d27512-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column872_d27512-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column872_d27512-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column872_d27512-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column872_d27512-70{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_d27512-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column872_d27512-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column872_d27512-70\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c0d08c-b7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c0d08c-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c0d08c-b7\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c0d08c-b7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c0d08c-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c0d08c-b7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c0d08c-b7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c0d08c-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c0d08c-b7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_c0d08c-b7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c0d08c-b7\">Components of import tax in Germany<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fc82de-63, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fc82de-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_fc82de-63\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fc82de-63 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fc82de-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_fc82de-63\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fc82de-63 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fc82de-63[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_fc82de-63\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_fc82de-63 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_fc82de-63\">Import tax in Germany is made up of several components, including customs duty, import VAT, and excise duty.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_60da19-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_60da19-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_60da19-bd\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_60da19-bd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_60da19-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_60da19-bd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_60da19-bd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_60da19-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_60da19-bd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_60da19-bd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_60da19-bd\">Customs duty<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_9b32ba-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_9b32ba-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_9b32ba-05\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_9b32ba-05 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_9b32ba-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_9b32ba-05\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_9b32ba-05 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_9b32ba-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_9b32ba-05\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_9b32ba-05 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_9b32ba-05\">Duties apply as soon as goods enter the European Union. Customs duty is calculated based on the customs value, made up of the transaction price, insurance costs, and additional shipping costs. Duty rates depend mainly on how the goods are classified, which is defined by the Harmonized System (HS) code.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column872_3180a1-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column872_3180a1-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column872_3180a1-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column872_3180a1-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column872_3180a1-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column872_3180a1-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column872_3180a1-27{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_3180a1-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column872_3180a1-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column872_3180a1-27\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image872_7eb7bc-7c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}.kb-image872_7eb7bc-7c img.kb-img, .kb-image872_7eb7bc-7c .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;box-shadow:1px 8px 24px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image872_7eb7bc-7c\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/import-tax-calculator-germany-customs-duty-vat-excise.webp\" alt=\"Import tax calculator germany showing customs duty, import VAT, and excise duties\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/import-tax-calculator-germany-customs-duty-vat-excise.webp 1080w, https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/import-tax-calculator-germany-customs-duty-vat-excise-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/import-tax-calculator-germany-customs-duty-vat-excise-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/import-tax-calculator-germany-customs-duty-vat-excise-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column872_24181b-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column872_24181b-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column872_24181b-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column872_24181b-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column872_24181b-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column872_24181b-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column872_24181b-27{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_24181b-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column872_24181b-27 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column872_24181b-27\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_b24a92-2f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_b24a92-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_b24a92-2f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_b24a92-2f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_b24a92-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_b24a92-2f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_b24a92-2f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_b24a92-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_b24a92-2f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_b24a92-2f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_b24a92-2f\"><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_1535bb-c7:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_1535bb-c7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_1535bb-c7 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_1535bb-c7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_1535bb-c7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_1535bb-c7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_1535bb-c7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_1535bb-c7 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:12px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items872_1535bb-c7 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_cfb5b2-05 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_cfb5b2-05\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Clothing may carry a duty rate of 12%.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_d81e8d-a1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_d81e8d-a1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">For cars, the rate depends on the vehicle type; you can find the exact rate in the EZT-Online database.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_17ba17-7c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_17ba17-7c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Smartphones can be duty-free.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_b7461d-18, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_b7461d-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_b7461d-18\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_b7461d-18 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_b7461d-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_b7461d-18\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_b7461d-18 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_b7461d-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_b7461d-18\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_b7461d-18 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_b7461d-18\">With the Import Tax Germany Calculator&#8217;s built-in HS code lookup, you can now work out exactly which rate applies to which type of goods.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_773f85-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_773f85-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_773f85-4e\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_773f85-4e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_773f85-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_773f85-4e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_773f85-4e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_773f85-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_773f85-4e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_773f85-4e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_773f85-4e\">VAT<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_b11342-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_b11342-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_b11342-c2\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_b11342-c2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_b11342-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_b11342-c2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_b11342-c2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_b11342-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_b11342-c2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_b11342-c2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_b11342-c2\">VAT is charged in Germany on both imported and domestic goods. When importing products from non-EU countries, VAT is calculated on:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_1fa28d-27:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_1fa28d-27 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_1fa28d-27 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_1fa28d-27 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_1fa28d-27 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_1fa28d-27 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_1fa28d-27 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_1fa28d-27 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:12px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items872_1fa28d-27 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_cc9e19-22 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_cc9e19-22\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">The customs value,<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_6816bb-32 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_6816bb-32\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">The customs duty,<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_289d45-4f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_289d45-4f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Any additional costs (e.g. for transport and insurance).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_45e6c0-fc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_45e6c0-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_45e6c0-fc\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_45e6c0-fc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_45e6c0-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_45e6c0-fc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_45e6c0-fc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_45e6c0-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_45e6c0-fc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_45e6c0-fc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_45e6c0-fc\">Example: a product worth \u20ac1,000 is subject to 10% duty and 19% VAT. The duty comes to \u20ac100, and VAT is calculated on \u20ac1,100, coming to \u20ac209. Total cost: \u20ac1,309.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_7b0202-84, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_7b0202-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_7b0202-84\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_7b0202-84 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_7b0202-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_7b0202-84\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_7b0202-84 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_7b0202-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_7b0202-84\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_7b0202-84 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_7b0202-84\">Excise duty<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_0f5b1a-37, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_0f5b1a-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_0f5b1a-37\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_0f5b1a-37 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_0f5b1a-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_0f5b1a-37\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_0f5b1a-37 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_0f5b1a-37[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_0f5b1a-37\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_0f5b1a-37 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_0f5b1a-37\">Excise duty is charged based on quantity rather than value, and only applies to specific products such as:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_f11068-08:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_f11068-08 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_f11068-08 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_f11068-08 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_f11068-08 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_f11068-08 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_f11068-08 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_f11068-08 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:12px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items872_f11068-08 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_cbada0-2a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_cbada0-2a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Tobacco products<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_7034ba-e5 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_7034ba-e5\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Energy products<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_e6acca-7d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_e6acca-7d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Alcoholic beverages<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_48e2fe-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_48e2fe-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_48e2fe-69\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_48e2fe-69 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_48e2fe-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_48e2fe-69\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_48e2fe-69 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_48e2fe-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_48e2fe-69\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_48e2fe-69 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_48e2fe-69\">The Import Tax Germany Calculator is a simple tool for working out these more complex, detailed product-specific calculations when importing items in these categories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id872_b8461b-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id872_b8461b-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id872_b8461b-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kb-row-layout-id872_b8461b-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap > *:nth-child(3n of *:not(style)){grid-column:1 \/ -1;}.kb-row-layout-id872_b8461b-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id872_b8461b-6d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id872_b8461b-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap > *:nth-child(3n of *:not(style)){grid-column:1 \/ -1;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id872_b8461b-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id872_b8461b-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id872_b8461b-6d > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id872_b8461b-6d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-last-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column872_ca73d5-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column872_ca73d5-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column872_ca73d5-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column872_ca73d5-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column872_ca73d5-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column872_ca73d5-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column872_ca73d5-c8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_ca73d5-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column872_ca73d5-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column872_ca73d5-c8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fb090a-b2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fb090a-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_fb090a-b2\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fb090a-b2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fb090a-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_fb090a-b2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fb090a-b2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fb090a-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_fb090a-b2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_fb090a-b2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_fb090a-b2\">How an Import Tax Germany Calculator helps you estimate costs<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_8cabf2-ab, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_8cabf2-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_8cabf2-ab\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_8cabf2-ab mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_8cabf2-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_8cabf2-ab\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_8cabf2-ab img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_8cabf2-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_8cabf2-ab\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_8cabf2-ab wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_8cabf2-ab\">For businesses and individuals unfamiliar with the customs system, calculating import duties can get complicated, especially when several duties apply at once. This is where an Import Tax Germany Calculator proves invaluable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column872_5133f2-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column872_5133f2-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column872_5133f2-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column872_5133f2-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column872_5133f2-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column872_5133f2-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column872_5133f2-70{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_5133f2-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column872_5133f2-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column872_5133f2-70\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image872_1bb6a0-30 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}.kb-image872_1bb6a0-30 img.kb-img, .kb-image872_1bb6a0-30 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;box-shadow:1px 8px 24px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image872_1bb6a0-30\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/import-tax-calculator-customs-and-import-duties.webp\" alt=\"Import tax calculator showing customs duty, import VAT, and excise duties\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1770\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/import-tax-calculator-customs-and-import-duties.webp 1080w, https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/import-tax-calculator-customs-and-import-duties-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/import-tax-calculator-customs-and-import-duties-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/import-tax-calculator-customs-and-import-duties-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column872_89ce76-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column872_89ce76-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column872_89ce76-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column872_89ce76-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column872_89ce76-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column872_89ce76-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column872_89ce76-89{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_89ce76-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column872_89ce76-89 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column872_89ce76-89\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_89cb7d-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_89cb7d-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_89cb7d-69\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_89cb7d-69 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_89cb7d-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_89cb7d-69\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_89cb7d-69 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_89cb7d-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_89cb7d-69\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_89cb7d-69 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_89cb7d-69\">What it does<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_95df76-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_95df76-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_95df76-a8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_95df76-a8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_95df76-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_95df76-a8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_95df76-a8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_95df76-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_95df76-a8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_95df76-a8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_95df76-a8\">The tool factors in the following variables to give you an accurate estimate of your total import costs:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_a209f7-58:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_a209f7-58 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_a209f7-58 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_a209f7-58 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_a209f7-58 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_a209f7-58 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_a209f7-58 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_a209f7-58 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:12px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items872_a209f7-58 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_b7e7ee-71 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_b7e7ee-71\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Any applicable excise duty<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_698a5e-d1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_698a5e-d1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">HS code and product category<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_295e43-31 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_295e43-31\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Applicable duty rate<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_8e30d6-4f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_8e30d6-4f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Customs value including transport and insurance<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_f346be-71 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_f346be-71\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Standard or reduced VAT rate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_ea1cd4-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_ea1cd4-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_ea1cd4-bf\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_ea1cd4-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_ea1cd4-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_ea1cd4-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_ea1cd4-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_ea1cd4-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_ea1cd4-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_ea1cd4-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_ea1cd4-bf\">Once you&#8217;ve entered all the relevant information, it gives you a realistic, detailed breakdown of every cost involved. With this Import Tax Germany Calculator, importers can make informed business decisions and avoid unexpected costs.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_7e081d-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_7e081d-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_7e081d-95\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_7e081d-95 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_7e081d-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_7e081d-95\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_7e081d-95 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_7e081d-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_7e081d-95\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_7e081d-95 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_7e081d-95\">When are import taxes due?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c94e64-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c94e64-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c94e64-ec\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c94e64-ec mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c94e64-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c94e64-ec\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c94e64-ec img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c94e64-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c94e64-ec\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_c94e64-ec wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c94e64-ec\">Import duties become due in Germany as soon as goods arrive in the country. Customs typically holds the goods until the required documents are submitted and all taxes are paid. Customs will notify importers of the amount due and the payment deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_17dc54-5a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_17dc54-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_17dc54-5a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_17dc54-5a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_17dc54-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_17dc54-5a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_17dc54-5a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_17dc54-5a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_17dc54-5a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_17dc54-5a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_17dc54-5a\">If payments aren&#8217;t made on time, your shipment can be delayed, returned, or even seized. That&#8217;s why it makes sense to calculate all expected duties and charges in advance with our Import Tax Germany Calculator. This lets you better estimate your likely import costs and avoid unexpected charges or delays when bringing goods into Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_5fc103-18, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_5fc103-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_5fc103-18\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_5fc103-18 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_5fc103-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_5fc103-18\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_5fc103-18 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_5fc103-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_5fc103-18\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_5fc103-18 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_5fc103-18\">Common scenarios where import duties apply<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e5da6a-ef, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e5da6a-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e5da6a-ef\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e5da6a-ef mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e5da6a-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e5da6a-ef\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e5da6a-ef img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e5da6a-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e5da6a-ef\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_e5da6a-ef wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e5da6a-ef\">Here are some common scenarios where import duties come into play:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_c9b96e-7f:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_c9b96e-7f ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_c9b96e-7f .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_c9b96e-7f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_c9b96e-7f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_c9b96e-7f ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_c9b96e-7f ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_c9b96e-7f .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:12px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items872_c9b96e-7f kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_3f3ad4-5f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_3f3ad4-5f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Online shopping for individuals from non-EU countries: <br><\/strong>Buying clothing or electronics from the US, China, or the UK.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_cd5035-ef .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_cd5035-ef\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Wholesale imports (B2B):<br><\/strong> Importing goods in bulk for resale or further processing.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_ad2f24-e6 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_ad2f24-e6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Vehicle imports: <br><\/strong>Bringing a car or motorcycle in from abroad.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_f1dd84-e1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_f1dd84-e1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Gifts from outside the EU: <br><\/strong>Gifts over \u20ac45 are generally subject to VAT and duty.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_13fba7-6b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_13fba7-6b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Moving house or shipping personal belongings: <br><\/strong>Exceptions may apply in the case of a permanent move.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_6d823f-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_6d823f-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_6d823f-c2\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_6d823f-c2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_6d823f-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_6d823f-c2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_6d823f-c2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_6d823f-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_6d823f-c2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_6d823f-c2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_6d823f-c2\">The Import Tax Germany Calculator is a multi-purpose tool you can use to get financial clarity in any of these scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fc76ea-e6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fc76ea-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_fc76ea-e6\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fc76ea-e6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fc76ea-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_fc76ea-e6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fc76ea-e6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fc76ea-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_fc76ea-e6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_fc76ea-e6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_fc76ea-e6\">Which goods are exempt from import duty?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fd0914-98, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fd0914-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_fd0914-98\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fd0914-98 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fd0914-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_fd0914-98\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fd0914-98 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_fd0914-98[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_fd0914-98\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_fd0914-98 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_fd0914-98\">Under EU rules, certain types of imports into Germany are duty-free under specific circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id872_919b9a-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id872_919b9a-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id872_919b9a-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id872_919b9a-0c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id872_919b9a-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id872_919b9a-0c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id872_919b9a-0c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kt-inner-column-height-full\">\n<style>.kadence-column872_e69ccf-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column872_e69ccf-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column872_e69ccf-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column872_e69ccf-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;}.kadence-column872_e69ccf-7a:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column872_e69ccf-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column872_e69ccf-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column872_e69ccf-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column872_e69ccf-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kadence-column872_e69ccf-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column872_e69ccf-7a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_e69ccf-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_e69ccf-7a:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column872_e69ccf-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column872_e69ccf-7a:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column872_e69ccf-7a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_4f2817-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_4f2817-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_4f2817-e8\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_4f2817-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_4f2817-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_4f2817-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_4f2817-e8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_4f2817-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_4f2817-e8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_4f2817-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_4f2817-e8\">Low-value goods<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_cd96a4-55, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_cd96a4-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_cd96a4-55\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_cd96a4-55 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_cd96a4-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_cd96a4-55\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_cd96a4-55 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_cd96a4-55[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_cd96a4-55\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_cd96a4-55 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_cd96a4-55\">As of July 1, 2026, the previous duty exemption for shipments under \u20ac150 no longer applies. Instead, a flat duty of \u20ac3 is charged per product category within the shipment, on top of import VAT, which continues to apply from the very first euro as before.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column872_7cb5fb-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column872_7cb5fb-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column872_7cb5fb-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column872_7cb5fb-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;}.kadence-column872_7cb5fb-6b:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column872_7cb5fb-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column872_7cb5fb-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column872_7cb5fb-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column872_7cb5fb-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kadence-column872_7cb5fb-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column872_7cb5fb-6b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_7cb5fb-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_7cb5fb-6b:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column872_7cb5fb-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column872_7cb5fb-6b:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column872_7cb5fb-6b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_33c3a1-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_33c3a1-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_33c3a1-82\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_33c3a1-82 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_33c3a1-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_33c3a1-82\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_33c3a1-82 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_33c3a1-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_33c3a1-82\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_33c3a1-82 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_33c3a1-82\">Gifts<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_361329-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_361329-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_361329-d6\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_361329-d6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_361329-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_361329-d6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_361329-d6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_361329-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_361329-d6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_361329-d6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_361329-d6\">Private gift shipments sent from one individual to another, with no payment involved, are exempt from duty and import VAT up to \u20ac45. Between \u20ac45 and \u20ac700, a flat rate of 17.5% of the customs value can optionally be applied, covering both duty and import VAT together. Above \u20ac700, standard customs clearance applies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column872_a27142-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column872_a27142-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column872_a27142-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column872_a27142-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;}.kadence-column872_a27142-ac:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column872_a27142-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column872_a27142-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column872_a27142-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column872_a27142-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kadence-column872_a27142-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column872_a27142-ac{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_a27142-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_a27142-ac:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column872_a27142-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column872_a27142-ac:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column872_a27142-ac\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_7ce669-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_7ce669-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_7ce669-f9\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_7ce669-f9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_7ce669-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_7ce669-f9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_7ce669-f9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_7ce669-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_7ce669-f9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_7ce669-f9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_7ce669-f9\">Returned EU goods<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e31246-a8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e31246-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e31246-a8\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e31246-a8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e31246-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e31246-a8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e31246-a8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e31246-a8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e31246-a8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_e31246-a8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e31246-a8\">If you&#8217;re sending back items that were previously exported from the European Union, you may be entitled to an exemption.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column872_c131a2-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column872_c131a2-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column872_c131a2-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column872_c131a2-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;}.kadence-column872_c131a2-20:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column872_c131a2-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column872_c131a2-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column872_c131a2-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column872_c131a2-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kadence-column872_c131a2-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column872_c131a2-20{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_c131a2-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_c131a2-20:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column872_c131a2-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column872_c131a2-20:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column872_c131a2-20\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_3eca20-82, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_3eca20-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_3eca20-82\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_3eca20-82 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_3eca20-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_3eca20-82\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_3eca20-82 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_3eca20-82[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_3eca20-82\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_3eca20-82 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_3eca20-82\">Moving personal belongings<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a71d79-14, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a71d79-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a71d79-14\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a71d79-14 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a71d79-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a71d79-14\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a71d79-14 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a71d79-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a71d79-14\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_a71d79-14 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a71d79-14\">If you&#8217;ve permanently relocated to Germany from another country and want to bring in your personal belongings, this is usually possible tax-free, subject to certain conditions and required documentation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_71b692-a5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_71b692-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_71b692-a5\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_71b692-a5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_71b692-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_71b692-a5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_71b692-a5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_71b692-a5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_71b692-a5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_71b692-a5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_71b692-a5\">These exemptions only apply if you meet the requirements, and even then, restrictions may still apply. Before assuming your goods are tax-free, check the official German import tax guidelines or consult an Import Tax Germany Calculator to be sure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id872_ffdb6c-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id872_ffdb6c-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id872_ffdb6c-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kb-row-layout-id872_ffdb6c-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap > *:nth-child(3n of *:not(style)){grid-column:1 \/ -1;}.kb-row-layout-id872_ffdb6c-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id872_ffdb6c-a3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id872_ffdb6c-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap > *:nth-child(3n of *:not(style)){grid-column:1 \/ -1;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id872_ffdb6c-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id872_ffdb6c-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id872_ffdb6c-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id872_ffdb6c-a3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-last-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column872_a6ca2b-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column872_a6ca2b-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column872_a6ca2b-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column872_a6ca2b-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column872_a6ca2b-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column872_a6ca2b-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column872_a6ca2b-9b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_a6ca2b-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column872_a6ca2b-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column872_a6ca2b-9b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_19b21d-da, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_19b21d-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_19b21d-da\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_19b21d-da mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_19b21d-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_19b21d-da\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_19b21d-da img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_19b21d-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_19b21d-da\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_19b21d-da wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_19b21d-da\">Documentation required for customs clearance<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c78977-38, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c78977-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c78977-38\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c78977-38 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c78977-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c78977-38\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c78977-38 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c78977-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c78977-38\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_c78977-38 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c78977-38\">Proper documentation is essential for customs clearance when importing goods into Germany. You&#8217;ll typically need:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_f12020-f6:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_f12020-f6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_f12020-f6 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_f12020-f6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_f12020-f6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_f12020-f6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_f12020-f6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_f12020-f6 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:12px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items872_f12020-f6 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_246d90-ff .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_246d90-ff\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">EORI number<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_7894cd-14 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_7894cd-14\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Packing list<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_1882df-89 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_1882df-89\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Commercial invoice<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_747775-45 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_747775-45\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Proof of origin<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_448e6e-70 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_448e6e-70\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Air waybill<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column872_452bed-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column872_452bed-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column872_452bed-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column872_452bed-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column872_452bed-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column872_452bed-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column872_452bed-38{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column872_452bed-38{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column872_452bed-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column872_452bed-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column872_452bed-38{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column872_452bed-38{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column872_452bed-38{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column872_452bed-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_452bed-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column872_452bed-38{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column872_452bed-38{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column872_452bed-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column872_452bed-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column872_452bed-38\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image872_7dd0b2-16 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}.kb-image872_7dd0b2-16 img.kb-img, .kb-image872_7dd0b2-16 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;box-shadow:1px 8px 24px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image872_7dd0b2-16\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/customs-calculator-customs-clearance-documents.webp\" alt=\"Customs calculator showing customs clearance documents and import requirements\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1772\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/customs-calculator-customs-clearance-documents.webp 1080w, https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/customs-calculator-customs-clearance-documents-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/customs-calculator-customs-clearance-documents-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/customs-calculator-customs-clearance-documents-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column872_077389-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column872_077389-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column872_077389-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column872_077389-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column872_077389-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column872_077389-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column872_077389-76{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_077389-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column872_077389-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column872_077389-76\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a8caed-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a8caed-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a8caed-d8\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a8caed-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a8caed-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a8caed-d8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a8caed-d8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a8caed-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a8caed-d8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_a8caed-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a8caed-d8\">Errors or missing documents can lead to delays or fines. Use the Import Tax Germany Calculator alongside your documentation to keep your figures consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_5acfc3-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_5acfc3-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_5acfc3-95\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_5acfc3-95 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_5acfc3-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_5acfc3-95\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_5acfc3-95 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_5acfc3-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_5acfc3-95\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_5acfc3-95 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_5acfc3-95\">Tax considerations for businesses<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e555fc-79, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e555fc-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e555fc-79\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e555fc-79 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e555fc-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e555fc-79\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e555fc-79 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e555fc-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e555fc-79\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_e555fc-79 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e555fc-79\">Businesses that keep proper records and are VAT-registered when importing goods into Germany can reclaim import VAT through input tax deduction. To reclaim VAT, you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_666209-0c:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_666209-0c ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_666209-0c .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_666209-0c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_666209-0c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_666209-0c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_666209-0c ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_666209-0c .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:12px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items872_666209-0c kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_c4f430-d3 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_c4f430-d3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Correct tax returns<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_1c9486-c8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_1c9486-c8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Detailed invoices<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_4cd2de-dd .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_4cd2de-dd\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Compliance with German tax law<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_1581b6-7b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_1581b6-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_1581b6-7b\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_1581b6-7b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_1581b6-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_1581b6-7b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_1581b6-7b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_1581b6-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_1581b6-7b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_1581b6-7b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_1581b6-7b\">The Import Tax Germany Calculator helps business owners work out whether their import costs still leave room for healthy resale margins and pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_ea5809-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_ea5809-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_ea5809-1f\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_ea5809-1f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_ea5809-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_ea5809-1f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_ea5809-1f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_ea5809-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_ea5809-1f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_ea5809-1f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_ea5809-1f\">Mistakes to avoid when estimating import tax<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_ae20ec-22:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_ae20ec-22 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_ae20ec-22 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_ae20ec-22 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_ae20ec-22 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_ae20ec-22 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_ae20ec-22 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_ae20ec-22 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:12px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items872_ae20ec-22 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_d89d15-89 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_d89d15-89\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Incorrect goods classification (wrong HS code): <br><\/strong>Can lead to underpayment or overpayment, and possible fines.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_a2aa4e-75 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_a2aa4e-75\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Undervaluing goods on the invoice: <br><\/strong>Customs can revalue under-declared goods and impose penalties.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_a84f12-9b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_a84f12-9b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Overlooking VAT and excise duty: <br><\/strong>VAT is often overlooked but makes up a significant share of total cost.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_7a9dbe-33 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_7a9dbe-33\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Ignoring trade agreements: <br><\/strong>Some countries benefit from preferential duty rates under trade agreements.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_ab4d5f-23 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_ab4d5f-23\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Using outdated information: <br><\/strong>Duty rates and VAT rules change, so stay up to date.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_14fbbb-2b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_14fbbb-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_14fbbb-2b\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_14fbbb-2b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_14fbbb-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_14fbbb-2b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_14fbbb-2b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_14fbbb-2b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_14fbbb-2b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_14fbbb-2b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_14fbbb-2b\">Tips for a smoother import process<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_06a0fb-ca, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_06a0fb-ca[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_06a0fb-ca\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_06a0fb-ca mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_06a0fb-ca[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_06a0fb-ca\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_06a0fb-ca img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_06a0fb-ca[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_06a0fb-ca\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_06a0fb-ca wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_06a0fb-ca\">Follow these steps to make sure your imports arrive without penalties or delays:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_e3fbfb-c3:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_e3fbfb-c3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_e3fbfb-c3 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:10px;color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_e3fbfb-c3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_e3fbfb-c3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_e3fbfb-c3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-single{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:10%;border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;padding:4px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_e3fbfb-c3 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items872_e3fbfb-c3 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:12px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items872_e3fbfb-c3 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_088f75-69 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_088f75-69\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Always classify your products correctly.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_05df5d-87 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_05df5d-87\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Declare the full value, including shipping and insurance.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_1924a1-d7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_1924a1-d7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Be truthful in your customs declarations.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_bc456e-e7 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_bc456e-e7\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Keep records of all transactions and correspondence.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_956640-3e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-872_956640-3e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_activity kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Work out your tax obligations in advance with the Import Tax Germany Calculator.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id872_18524e-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id872_18524e-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id872_18524e-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id872_18524e-06 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id872_18524e-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id872_18524e-06 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id872_18524e-06 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-row kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column872_509365-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column872_509365-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column872_509365-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column872_509365-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;}.kadence-column872_509365-82:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kadence-column872_509365-82:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column872_509365-82:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}.kadence-column872_509365-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column872_509365-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column872_509365-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column872_509365-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.kadence-column872_509365-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column872_509365-82{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_509365-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_509365-82:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column872_509365-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column872_509365-82:hover > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column872_509365-82\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_2ecb6e-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_2ecb6e-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_2ecb6e-c5\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_2ecb6e-c5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_2ecb6e-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_2ecb6e-c5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_2ecb6e-c5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_2ecb6e-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_2ecb6e-c5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_2ecb6e-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_2ecb6e-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_2ecb6e-c5\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 1px var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_2ecb6e-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_2ecb6e-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_2ecb6e-c5\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 1px var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_2ecb6e-c5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_2ecb6e-c5\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e2cce2-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e2cce2-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e2cce2-1b\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e2cce2-1b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e2cce2-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e2cce2-1b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e2cce2-1b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e2cce2-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e2cce2-1b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_e2cce2-1b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e2cce2-1b\">The Import Tax Germany Calculator isn&#8217;t just a handy tool, it&#8217;s an essential part of planning for any importer. It follows German customs regulations and helps you avoid unexpected costs at the border.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_53ec03-5d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_53ec03-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_53ec03-5d\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_53ec03-5d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_53ec03-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_53ec03-5d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_53ec03-5d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_53ec03-5d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_53ec03-5d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_53ec03-5d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_53ec03-5d\">Use the Import Tax Germany Calculator before you ship your goods. It&#8217;s a small step that can save you time, money, and stress.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column872_a22e6f-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kadence-column872_a22e6f-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column872_a22e6f-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column872_a22e6f-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column872_a22e6f-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column872_a22e6f-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column872_a22e6f-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column872_a22e6f-9d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column872_a22e6f-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column872_a22e6f-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column872_a22e6f-9d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e7c78c-da, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e7c78c-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e7c78c-da\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e7c78c-da mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e7c78c-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e7c78c-da\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e7c78c-da img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_e7c78c-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e7c78c-da\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading872_e7c78c-da wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_e7c78c-da\">FAQs \u2013 Import Tax Germany Calculator<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:2px;}.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;background:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;background:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:10px;padding-right:14px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:14px;}.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);background:var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09:not( 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.kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, 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.kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:2px;}.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);}.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id872_beb363-09 kt-accordion-has-6-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane872_46473c-c2\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Are digital products or software also subject to import tax?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a567b4-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a567b4-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a567b4-47\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a567b4-47 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a567b4-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a567b4-47\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a567b4-47 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_a567b4-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a567b4-47\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_a567b4-47 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_a567b4-47\">No, digital products or software purchased online from any source are not subject to import tax. However, if you buy physical items from outside the EU, such as CDs or USB sticks, these are taxed on import into Germany.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane872_d41146-58\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Does Brexit affect imports from the UK to Germany?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_ceb3ad-c0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_ceb3ad-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_ceb3ad-c0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_ceb3ad-c0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_ceb3ad-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_ceb3ad-c0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_ceb3ad-c0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_ceb3ad-c0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_ceb3ad-c0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_ceb3ad-c0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_ceb3ad-c0\">Since the UK is no longer part of the EU, everything imported from the UK into Germany is now subject to import tax.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane872_dc0d63-04\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What documents are needed to calculate or pay import tax?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c47dbe-2c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c47dbe-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c47dbe-2c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c47dbe-2c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c47dbe-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c47dbe-2c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c47dbe-2c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_c47dbe-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c47dbe-2c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_c47dbe-2c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_c47dbe-2c\">You&#8217;ll need the commercial invoice, shipping documents, proof of payment, and product certificates where applicable. These help customs determine the correct taxes and duties.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane872_2a36bb-08\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can import VAT be reclaimed in Germany?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_384ca7-b1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_384ca7-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_384ca7-b1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_384ca7-b1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_384ca7-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_384ca7-b1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_384ca7-b1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_384ca7-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_384ca7-b1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_384ca7-b1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_384ca7-b1\">Yes. If you&#8217;re a registered business using the imported goods for business purposes, you can reclaim the VAT on the goods through your VAT return.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane872_cd9e1d-15\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How can I avoid penalties or delays when importing goods into Germany?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_465a62-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_465a62-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_465a62-9c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_465a62-9c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_465a62-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_465a62-9c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_465a62-9c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading872_465a62-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_465a62-9c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading872_465a62-9c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading872_465a62-9c\">By ensuring accurate documentation, correct classification of goods, proper valuation, and timely payment of duties.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Import Tax Germany Calculator Thanks to its strong economy and central role in international trade,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1326,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-872","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-investments-other"],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":20,"label":"Investments &amp; Other"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/import-tax-germany-calculator-1024x576.webp",1024,576,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Pro-finanz-Ra-ch-ner","author_link":"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/author\/pro-finanz-ra-ch-ner\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":20,"name":"Investments &amp; Other","slug":"investments-other","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":20,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":6,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":20,"category_count":6,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Investments &amp; Other","category_nicename":"investments-other","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/872","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=872"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/872\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1780,"href":"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/872\/revisions\/1780"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1326"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=872"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=872"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/profinanzrechner.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=872"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}