Is my low-value shipment duty-free?
Low-value treatment depends on destination rules, shipment channel, declared value, origin, product type, and current customs policy. Do not assume a parcel is duty-free only because the declared value is low.
Low-Value Shipment Check
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Review low-value shipment facts by destination, declared value, origin, shipment channel, and product type. Reference values only: current EU distance-sale treatment needs a separate official-rule review.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-02Estimate onlySource-check required
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Low-value shipment review
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Answer Summary
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What to check
The tool compares destination, declared value, channel, and origin against reference low-value rules where a reference is available. It does not use EU €150 as a duty-free reference: qualifying EU B2C distance-sale imports may have a temporary €3 duty that depends on declaration-item grouping and VAT lane. The tool surfaces a documentation checklist and a verify-with-operator warning.
When to use it
Use this tool before mailing a small international parcel or preparing a marketplace label to check whether a low-value shipment assumption is supported by destination rules.
Source-check required
Reference rules change. Do not rely on low-value shipment assumptions for final filing decisions. For EU low-value distance sales, review current European Commission customs and VAT guidance with the carrier or declarant.
2026-08-02
Official source notes and calculator assumptions should be reviewed before shipment, label purchase, invoice filing, or customs entry.
Official References
Check source data before filing
Calculation logic
The tool compares destination, declared value, channel, and origin against reference low-value rules where a reference is available. It does not use EU €150 as a duty-free reference: qualifying EU B2C distance-sale imports may have a temporary €3 duty that depends on declaration-item grouping and VAT lane. The tool surfaces a documentation checklist and a verify-with-operator warning.
Scenario
A USD 80 parcel shipped by post from China to the United States may not always be duty-free under changing policy. Always verify destination rules and prepare supporting customs documentation regardless of declared value.
Official check
Reference rules change. Do not rely on low-value shipment assumptions for final filing decisions. For EU low-value distance sales, review current European Commission customs and VAT guidance with the carrier or declarant.
Filing check
This tool provides planning estimates and document preparation support only. Confirm final classifications, duty treatment, and filing requirements with official tariff databases or qualified trade professionals.
FAQ
Common questions
Is my shipment duty-free below the threshold?
Not always. Low-value thresholds vary by destination, channel, origin, and product type. Verify destination rules before shipping.
Do marketplace labels use the same threshold?
Marketplace and carrier labels often follow their own electronic customs workflow. The same threshold rules may not apply.
What documents do I still need?
Even below a low-value threshold, many destinations still require a customs declaration, commercial invoice, or postal form with accurate sender, recipient, description, value, and origin.
Why is the threshold only a reference?
Thresholds change. The tool shows a reference value but flags the need to verify with official sources before filing.
Can origin disqualify a shipment?
Yes. Some destinations apply additional review or duty treatment based on country of origin, even below a low-value threshold.
Does EU €150 mean my parcel is duty-free?
No. For qualifying EU B2C distance-sale imports, the old EU €150 duty-free shortcut changed on 1 July 2026. A temporary €3 duty may apply by declaration-item grouping. Review the current EU guidance and the IOSS or import-VAT workflow before quoting a buyer.
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