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Shipping from Europe — International Destination Guides

Complete customs, duty, documentation and carrier guides for shipping from Europe to the world's major import markets. Compare destinations before you export.

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USA

North America
Low complexity
De minimis
$800
Import tax
0% (under $800)
Express transit
2–4 days

World's most generous de minimis threshold — most EU e-commerce ships duty-free.

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Canada

North America
Medium complexity
De minimis
C$20
Import tax
0% (CETA)
Express transit
3–5 days

CETA eliminates duty on 98% of EU goods — but very low de minimis means most shipments face assessment.

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Australia

Asia-Pacific
Medium complexity
De minimis
A$1,000
Import tax
10% GST
Express transit
3–5 days

Strict biosecurity rules — declare all food and plant material. GST collected by overseas seller for B2C.

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Brazil

South America
High complexity
De minimis
USD 50
Import tax
20% (Remessa Conforme)
Express transit
3–5 days

Complex customs — but Remessa Conforme (20% flat tax) has transformed EU e-commerce exports to Brazil.

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China

Asia
High complexity
De minimis
¥50 (personal)
Import tax
6–25% + VAT
Express transit
3–5 days

GACC registration required for food/cosmetics. CBEC channel for B2C brands via Tmall Global / JD Worldwide.

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Japan

Asia-Pacific
Low-Medium complexity
De minimis
¥10,000 (~€60)
Import tax
0% EPA + 10% CT
Express transit
2–4 days

EU-Japan EPA = 0% duty on 99% of EU goods. Fastest Asia-Pacific transit. Efficient customs.

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UAE

Middle East
Low complexity
De minimis
AED 1,000 (~€250)
Import tax
5% GCC + 5% VAT
Express transit
2–3 days

World-class logistics hub. Dubai Customs efficient. Gateway to GCC and Middle East re-export.

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India

South Asia
High complexity
De minimis
₹5,000 (~€55)
Import tax
20–45% effective
Express transit
3–5 days

High duties, IEC code mandatory for commercial imports, BIS/FSSAI product registration required.

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Mexico

Latin America
Medium complexity
De minimis
USD 50 (simplified)
Import tax
0% FTA + 16% IVA
Express transit
3–5 days

EU-Mexico FTA = 0% duty on most EU goods. IVA 16% on all imports. NOM compliance required.

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South Korea

East Asia
Low-Medium complexity
De minimis
USD 150
Import tax
0% KOREU + 10% VAT
Express transit
2–4 days

EU-Korea FTA = 0% duty on 99% of EU goods. KC certification required for electronics.

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Singapore

Southeast Asia
Low complexity
De minimis
None (GST all imports)
Import tax
0% duty + 9% GST
Express transit
2–3 days

World's most efficient customs. 0% duty on virtually all goods. 9% GST applies from 2023.

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Turkey

Eurasia
Medium complexity
De minimis
€30 (low threshold)
Import tax
0% Customs Union + 20% KDV
Express transit
2–3 days

EU-Turkey Customs Union = 0% duty on industrial goods. Road freight option from EU.

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South Africa

Africa
Medium-High complexity
De minimis
ZAR 500 (~€25)
Import tax
EPA rates + 15% VAT
Express transit
3–5 days

EU-SADC EPA preferential duties. NRCS product certification required. DHL dominant carrier.

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Vietnam

Southeast Asia
Medium complexity
De minimis
VND 1M (~€38)
Import tax
0% EVFTA + 10% VAT
Express transit
3–5 days

EVFTA (Aug 2020) = 0% duty on most EU goods progressively. Growing market of 97M people.

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New Zealand

Oceania
Medium-High complexity
De minimis
NZD 1,000 (~€560)
Import tax
0% EU-NZ FTA + 15% GST
Express transit
4–6 days

EU-New Zealand FTA (May 2024) removes duty on most EU goods. Strict MPI biosecurity screening.

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Israel

Middle East
Medium complexity
De minimis
Verify current threshold
Import tax
EU-Israel AA rates + ~17–18% VAT
Express transit
2–4 days

EU-Israel Association Agreement (since 2000) gives preferential tariffs. DHL strongest network.

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Quick Comparison: EU Export Destinations

CountryEU FTADe MinimisDuty (EU goods)VAT/TaxTransit
🇺🇸 USANone$8000–32%None (federal)2–4 days
🇨🇦 CanadaCETA (0%)C$200% (CETA)GST 5–15%3–5 days
🇦🇺 AustraliaNoneA$1,0000–10%GST 10%3–5 days
🇧🇷 BrazilNoneUSD 5020% (RC)ICMS/IGST3–5 days
🇨🇳 ChinaNone¥50 personal6–25%VAT 9–13%3–5 days
🇯🇵 JapanEPA (0%)¥10,000 (~€60)0% (EPA)Consumption 10%2–4 days
🇦🇪 UAENoneAED 1,0005% GCCVAT 5%2–3 days
🇮🇳 IndiaNone₹5,000 (~€55)20–30% BCDIGST 12–18%3–5 days
🇲🇽 MexicoTLCUEM/GA (0%)USD 500% (FTA)IVA 16%3–5 days
🇰🇷 S. KoreaKOREU (0%)USD 1500% (KOREU)VAT 10%2–4 days
🇸🇬 SingaporeNone neededNone (GST all)0% (standard)GST 9%2–3 days
🇹🇷 TurkeyCustoms Union€300% (CU industrial)KDV 20%2–3 days
🇿🇦 S. AfricaSADC EPAZAR 500 (~€25)EPA ratesVAT 15%3–5 days
🇻🇳 VietnamEVFTA (0%)VND 1M (~€38)0% (EVFTA)VAT 10%3–5 days

Frequently Asked Questions

Do EU goods face customs when shipping to non-EU countries?

Yes — all shipments leaving the EU to non-EU countries (including post-Brexit UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, UAE, India, Brazil, China) cross customs borders and face the destination country's import duties and taxes. Within the EU's 27 member states, goods move freely with no customs. For the UK specifically, post-Brexit commercial shipments require customs documentation and UK import duties.

Which destination has the lowest import duties for EU goods?

USA (under $800 de minimis = duty-free for most consumer shipments), UAE (5% GCC duty, efficient customs), and Japan (0% EPA duty on 99% of EU goods with origin proof) are the most favourable duty environments. Brazil and India have the highest effective duty burdens for European goods.

Which carrier is best for international shipping from Europe?

DHL Express is the most reliable carrier across all international destinations — particularly strong for customs clearance in complex markets (Brazil, India, China). FedEx is a strong alternative, particularly for USA East Coast and UAE/Gulf. UPS is best for B2B and heavy shipments. For economy, DHL Economy Select covers most destinations cost-effectively.

What documents do I always need for international shipping from Europe?

For every international shipment: (1) Commercial invoice with full declared value, HS code, description, country of origin. (2) Airway bill / tracking number. (3) Packing list for commercial shipments. Additional per-destination: certificate of origin for FTA claims (Canada CETA, Japan EPA); FDA Prior Notice for food to USA; GACC registration for food to China; IEC code for India; CPF for Brazil; health certificate for animal products to UK, USA, Australia.

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