Monaco Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Yes, Monaco charges import VAT at 20% on nearly all shipments from outside the EU, with no minimum value threshold. Your shipment may also incur customs duty if the goods value exceeds 150€, plus carrier handling fees for processing.

Yes, Monaco has customs. French Customs (Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits Indirects) collects import taxes and duties on behalf of the Principality, and your shipment will be subject to 20% VAT on nearly all imports with no minimum threshold, plus customs duty if goods exceed 150€.

Customs duty generally applies only when your shipment's goods value exceeds 150€, while 20% VAT applies to nearly all imports with no minimum threshold. French Customs collects these charges on behalf of Monaco, and you should also expect carrier handling fees typically ranging from 15€ to 25€ for customs processing.

No, Monaco is not tax-free for foreigners. Your shipment will incur 20% VAT on almost all imports, plus potential duties on shipments over 150€ and carrier handling fees.

No, there is no minimum threshold; 20% VAT applies to nearly all commercial imports from outside the EU. This means even low-value items purchased in the US and forwarded by Stackry will incur VAT upon arrival.

Customs duty generally applies only when the value of your goods (excluding shipping) exceeds 150€. Below this threshold, most personal shipments are exempt from duty, though VAT is still charged.

VAT is calculated at 20% on the total value of your goods plus shipping, insurance, and any customs duties applied. This means the tax base includes both the item cost and the forwarding costs incurred before reaching Monaco.

Rates vary by product type under the EU Common Customs Tariff, ranging from 0% for electronics to over 12% for clothing and luxury goods. Your specific rate depends on the material and origin of the items in your shipment.

Yes, carriers like DHL or FedEx typically charge a handling fee between 15€ and 25€, or about 2% of the total duties and taxes. This fee covers the processing of your customs entry and the advance payment of taxes to the government.

French Customs (*Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits Indirects*) collects these charges on behalf of the Principality of Monaco. The carrier usually collects these amounts from you directly before delivering your shipment.