Import taxes from China: duties and VAT
When you import from China, customs charges the duty and VAT. We explain how they're calculated, with an example, so you estimate your cost well.
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What is customs clearance and how does it work?
Customs clearance is the procedure that lets your goods legally enter the EU. We explain what it involves, its stages and what you need.
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How to tell if your shipment is held at customs (and what to do)
A shipment being held at customs is more common than it seems. We explain why it happens, how to detect it and the steps to resolve it.
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Types of customs warehouses when importing from China
Customs warehouse, temporary storage, free zone... we explain what these facilities are and how they help you defer taxes and gain flexibility.
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ICS2: what it is and how it affects you when importing from China
ICS2 is the EU customs security system that requires shipments to be declared before arrival. We explain how it affects you as an importer.
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How to legally import from China to Spain
Importing from China is legal, but it requires meeting several requirements: EORI, classification, product rules and taxes. We explain each one.
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The end of the VAT exemption on small parcels from China
Since July 2021, all shipments from outside the EU pay VAT, regardless of their value. We explain the change, the IOSS system and what it means for you.
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Do I pay taxes on my purchases from AliExpress and Chinese shops?
Since 2021, purchases on AliExpress, Temu or SHEIN always pay VAT. We explain when duty is added and why sometimes you're charged nothing extra.
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Undervaluing goods at customs: why it's a serious mistake
Declaring a value lower than the real one to pay less tax is customs fraud. We explain the consequences and why, moreover, it almost never pays off.
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