Romania Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Yes, you must pay 21% import VAT on all commercial shipments from outside the EU, regardless of value. This tax is calculated on your total item cost plus shipping and any applicable duties.

Customs duty applies if the intrinsic value of your goods exceeds €150 (approx. $163 USD). Rates vary by product type, typically ranging from 0% for electronics to 12% for clothing.

Yes, a flat logistics tax of 25 RON (approx. $5.50 USD) applies to all parcels from non-EU countries valued under €150. This fee is collected by your carrier upon delivery.

Carriers like DHL or FedEx typically charge a minimum of 50 RON (approx. $11 USD) or 2% of the duty/tax amount, whichever is higher. This covers their service in advancing payments to Romanian Customs.

VAT is charged on the total sum of your item value, shipping costs, and any customs duties paid. All three components are added together first, and VAT is then applied to that combined total.

The Romanian Customs Authority collects these charges through your shipping carrier, who will present them for payment before final delivery. You cannot avoid these fees by marking items as gifts if they are commercial purchases.

Most individual customers do not need an EORI number, but frequent importers or those with high-value shipments may be asked to provide one by the carrier. Contact your shipping provider if you receive a request for this identification.

You can estimate costs by adding 21% VAT and potential duty rates (0-12%) to your item and shipping value, plus carrier fees. Keep in mind that actual charges depend on the final declared value and product classification.

While gifts between private individuals may have a higher VAT threshold (typically €45), this is strictly enforced and rarely applies to items forwarded via Stackry. Commercial purchases are generally taxed regardless of how they are labeled.

Customs uses their own monthly exchange rates to convert USD to EUR, which can impact whether your shipment crosses the €150 duty threshold. Small fluctuations in currency value may change the final amount you owe.