Serbia Import Duties & Taxes Explained

For shipments to Serbia, expect to pay 20% VAT and typically 10% customs duty on commercial orders over €50. Gifts under €70 between individuals are exempt from these charges, but carrier brokerage fees of approximately 4,500-5,500 RSD may still apply for clearance.

Customs duty applies to commercial shipments entering Serbia with a value over €50. For most personal shipments under €3,000, a flat 10% Single Customs Rate is typically charged.

Yes, gifts sent from one individual to another are exempt from duty and VAT if the value is €70 or less. This exemption does not apply to commercial purchases forwarded by Stackry.

The customs value includes the item price, international shipping costs, and insurance (CIF). Serbia Customs may also add any duties and fees paid to this base before calculating VAT.

If your shipment exceeds the €50 threshold, courier services typically charge a flat brokerage fee between 4,500 RSD and 5,500 RSD. Additional storage fees may apply if your package is held for more than 3 days.

The Customs Administration of the Republic of Serbia collects all duties and VAT upon arrival. Your carrier will usually collect these fees on behalf of customs before delivering your package.

Yes, a small customs registration tax of 0.5% of the customs base may be applied to the declaration. This is charged in addition to the standard duty and VAT rates.

If your commercial shipment exceeds €50, even by a small amount, you must pay duty and VAT on the entire value. It is often more cost-effective to keep orders under this threshold if possible.

Yes, Serbian customs officers have the authority to reassess the value of your goods if they believe the declared price is unrealistically low. This can result in higher charges than initially estimated.

To estimate total costs, add 10% duty and 20% VAT on the customs value (item price plus shipping) if over €50, then include a carrier brokerage fee of roughly $45 USD. Keep in mind these are estimates as final charges vary.