{"id":15643,"date":"2026-03-03T14:27:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T14:27:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westernbid.com\/%d0%b1%d0%b5%d0%b7-%d0%ba%d0%b0%d1%82%d0%b5%d0%b3%d0%be%d1%80%d1%96%d1%97\/what-is-the-threshold-for-duty-free-or-tax-free-import-of-goods\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T04:48:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T04:48:35","slug":"what-is-the-threshold-for-duty-free-import-of-goods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westernbid.com\/en\/knowledge-base\/what-is-the-threshold-for-duty-free-import-of-goods\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the threshold for duty-free or tax-free import of goods?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15643\" class=\"elementor elementor-15643 elementor-4037\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0809c0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b0809c0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0fa498 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c0fa498\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"page-summary\"><blockquote><p>This page explains what the duty-free or tax-free import threshold into different countries is, how the customs value is formed (including or excluding delivery costs), and who usually pays taxes and duties on import.<\/p><\/blockquote><p>You will learn why in some countries delivery is included in the tax base for calculating taxes (CIF), and in others not (FOB), and also why in most cases the sales tax and duties are paid by the recipient of the order.<\/p><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58fc696 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58fc696\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the current situation with the duty-free threshold for deliveries to the USA?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd16472 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd16472\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul role=\"list\"><li>Duty-free threshold in the USA <strong>has been canceled as of August 29, 2025<\/strong>.<br \/>All shipments, regardless of value, are subject to customs clearance and taxation.<br \/><ul role=\"list\"><li>For Ukraine the base duty rate \u2014 <strong>0% of the estimated value of the goods<\/strong>.<\/li><li>For EU countries (including Poland and Czechia) &#8211; 15%.<\/li><li>A surcharge may be assessed based on the <strong>HS code<\/strong>, which ranges from <strong>0% to tens of percent<\/strong>, depending on the product category. Some codes are exempt from duty.<\/li><li>International marketplaces recommend paying duties for shipments up to <strong>$800<\/strong> in the <strong>DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)<\/strong> format \u2014 that is how delivery through Western Bid works.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul role=\"list\"><li>For Australia this amount will be AU$1000 (approximately US$700).<\/li><li>For Japan, less than $93 USD (including shipping).<\/li><li>For Canada, less than $17 USD.<\/li><li>And in EU countries for shipments outside the union since July 1, 2021 there is no longer a duty-free import threshold. All parcels up to \u20ac150 are subject to VAT, and above this value also to customs duty. On some platforms (Etsy, Ebay) VAT for goods up to \u20ac150 is added and paid by the buyer immediately. You can view the new rules for shipments to the EU and their processing <a href=\"https:\/\/westernbid.com\/articles\/new-rules-for-delivery-eu\">here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u200d<strong>More details about duties for other countries can be found from up-to-date information sources on the Internet.<\/strong><\/p><p>\u200d<strong>Please note<\/strong>, that sometimes the cost of delivery is included in the valuation method (CIF), and sometimes not (FOB). Sales tax and duties (if any) are always paid by the recipient; in many countries this process is automated. Typically, a buyer who chooses fast delivery is willing to pay taxes and fees.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cfb3ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7cfb3ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How does the shipping cost affect customs duties<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-013e625 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"013e625\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"customs-valuation\">\n\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Method of valuation<\/th>\n<th>What is included in the customs value<\/th>\n<th>What this means for the buyer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight)<\/td>\n<td>Cost of the goods + international shipping + insurance.<\/td>\n<td>Taxes and duties may be charged on the value of the goods together with shipping and insurance, increasing the total tax amount.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>FOB (Free On Board)<\/td>\n<td>Only the cost of the goods, excluding international shipping and insurance.<\/td>\n<td>Taxes and duties are usually calculated from the \u201cnet\u201d value of the goods; the delivery cost is not included in the tax base.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Details<\/td>\n<td>The method depends on the importing country&#8217;s legislation, not only on the contract terms.<\/td>\n<td>Even if you sell under FOB terms, the importing country may assess taxes based on CIF, including delivery in the customs value.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<strong>Conclusion:<\/strong> The same shipment may be taxed differently depending on whether the delivery cost is included in the customs value.\n\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-398ea28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"398ea28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"duty-free-threshold\">\n<h2>How the duty-free or tax-free threshold works<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Situation<\/th>\n<th>What happens to the package<\/th>\n<th>What the buyer sees<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Value of goods + shipping below the threshold<\/td>\n<td>Sales tax and duties are typically not charged, the package passes with no additional payments.<\/td>\n<td>The buyer receives the package with no extra payment at customs; the final cost matches what was paid in the store.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Value of goods + shipping above the threshold<\/td>\n<td>The government charges VAT\/sales tax and, if applicable, duties based on the shipment&#8217;s customs value.<\/td>\n<td>The buyer receives an invoice for taxes and duties from the postal service or customs before or upon receipt of the package.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The country changed or repealed the threshold<\/td>\n<td>Even inexpensive shipments may be taxed; rules are frequently updated.<\/td>\n<td>The buyer may face taxes even for small orders; it&#8217;s important to inform buyers about this in advance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Because specific thresholds and rules change regularly, the latest information for each country should be checked in official sources or on the websites of international carriers.<\/p>\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7596b5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7596b5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h2>Frequently Asked Questions about the duty-free\/tax-free import threshold<\/h2><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48cdda7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"48cdda7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7630\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7630\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> <h3>What is the duty-free or tax-free import threshold?<\/h3> <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7630\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5faf233 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5faf233\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7630\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64bdd96 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64bdd96\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29cd634 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29cd634\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the maximum value of the shipment (including or excluding delivery), within which the recipient country does not charge import taxes and duties. If the value of the shipment exceeds the threshold, the recipient pays taxes and, if necessary, duties in accordance with the rules of their country.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7631\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7631\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> <h3>Does the buyer always pay taxes and duties?<\/h3> <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7631\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-437f0bf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"437f0bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7631\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fefde2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6fefde2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-190017a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"190017a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, especially under standard delivery terms for online orders, sales tax and duties are paid by the recipient when the parcel clears customs. In some delivery schemes (DDP), the seller may pay the taxes in advance, and the buyer sees the already \u201cnet\u201d price with all charges.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7632\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7632\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> <h3>Why is the delivery cost sometimes included in the tax base?<\/h3> <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7632\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0792851 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0792851\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7632\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3732063 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3732063\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9de398 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9de398\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In countries that apply the CIF-type valuation method, the customs value includes not only the goods but also international shipping and insurance. Because of this, taxes are assessed on a larger amount than the price of the goods alone. In FOB systems, only the value of the goods, excluding delivery, is taxed.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7633\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7633\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> <h3>Why is it important to check the current threshold for each country?<\/h3> <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7633\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec88272 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ec88272\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7633\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12aad48 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12aad48\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b47cd01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b47cd01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thresholds for duty-free\/tax-free import and taxation rules for small parcels change regularly. In some countries, thresholds are lowered, and in some cases \u2014 completely abolished, so you should always check the latest information in official sources before shipping.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-7634\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-7634\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> <h3>How to explain to the customer the possible additional costs?<\/h3> <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7634\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb9c2e9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cb9c2e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-7634\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d9aa7a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4d9aa7a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b6701d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b6701d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is recommended to indicate in product descriptions or shipping terms that additional taxes and duties may apply on import into the buyer&#8217;s country, and that they are usually paid by the recipient. 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