Estonia Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Your shipment to Estonia faces 24% import VAT on all commercial goods, with customs duty applying only when your package exceeds €150 in value. VAT is calculated on the full CIF value (item cost plus shipping and insurance) plus any duty, and your carrier will also charge a handling fee for processing.

Yes, Estonia's import VAT rate is 24% as of July 1, 2025. This rate applies to all shipments entering Estonia from outside the EU, calculated on the CIF value plus any customs duty.

Customs duty only applies if the intrinsic value of your goods (excluding shipping and insurance) exceeds €150. Rates typically range from 0% to 15% depending on the product category.

No, the €150 duty threshold is based on the intrinsic value of the goods only, excluding shipping and insurance costs. If your items alone exceed this amount, duty will apply.

The 24% VAT is applied to the sum of your item cost, shipping, insurance, and any customs duty owed. This means you pay tax on the total landed value of your package.

Carriers like FedEx or DHL charge a clearance or disbursement fee for handling customs, typically around €15 to €20 or a percentage of the taxes paid. Omniva also charges a processing fee if VAT wasn't pre-paid.

The Estonian Tax and Customs Board (Maksu- ja Tolliamet) collects these charges, usually through your delivery carrier who will ask for payment before releasing your package.

Gifts between private individuals under €45 are generally exempt from VAT and duty, but most shipments are classified as commercial purchases and do not qualify.

If your US seller used the IOSS system to collect VAT at checkout, provide the IOSS number to Stackry or the carrier to prevent double taxation. Most US retailers do not use IOSS, so you will likely pay VAT upon arrival.

Estonia follows EU sanctions strictly, so certain items like specific furs or electronics may be seized or denied entry. Always check the prohibited items list before shipping your Stackry parcel.