Use the destination customs authority's current rules and the notice for this consignment. Taxes and clearance fees depend on the import procedure, goods and service; ask for an itemised calculation.
Duty-free import limits in 2026
| Country | Threshold / rule | Weight | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | Check the relevant authority's current rules for this consignment. | — | Use the destination customs authority's current rules and the notice for this consignment. Taxes and clearance fees depend on the import procedure, goods and service; ask for an itemised calculation. |
| Ukraine | €150 | — | 10 kg is a food restriction, not a general duty-free weight limit |
| Kazakhstan | Check the relevant authority's current rules for this consignment. | — | Use the destination customs authority's current rules and the notice for this consignment. Taxes and clearance fees depend on the import procedure, goods and service; ask for an itemised calculation. |
| Belarus | Check the relevant authority's current rules for this consignment. | — | Use the destination customs authority's current rules and the notice for this consignment. Taxes and clearance fees depend on the import procedure, goods and service; ask for an itemised calculation. |
| Estonia / EU | Under €150: €3 per declared goods item | — | From 1 July 2026 for non-EU online purchases; VAT also applies; private gifts have separate rules |
Before paying, ask who is charging the amount and request an itemised separation of import taxes and service fees.
How duty is calculated in the EU
Before paying, ask who is charging the amount and request an itemised separation of import taxes and service fees.
Keep the invoice, order confirmation and payment record. If customs asks for evidence of value, submit the documents through the official channel stated in the notice.
How customs finds out the parcel value
Keep the invoice, order confirmation and payment record. If customs asks for evidence of value, submit the documents through the official channel stated in the notice.
Do not understate the value or ignore an official notice. Check the applicable appeal and return conditions with the authority handling this consignment.
What to do if your parcel is held at customs
Read the customs notice, identify the requested documents and reply using the official channel. Ask the authority or the carrier about this consignment if the status is unclear.
How to legally reduce customs costs
Do not assume splitting orders removes tax obligations. Consignment aggregation depends on the jurisdiction and import procedure.
Common mistakes
Do not understate the value or ignore an official notice. Check the applicable appeal and return conditions with the authority handling this consignment.
Official sources checked 16 October 2026; apply only to the services and jurisdictions described: https://www.emta.ee/en/private-client/consignments-travel-moving/consignments/taxation-consignments-01072026 https://emta.ee/en/business-client/taxes-and-payment/value-added-tax/vat-rates-and-supply-exempt-tax/standard-vat-rate https://customs.gov.ua/mitnitsia-i-poshta