Armenia Import Duties & Taxes Explained

For your shipment to Armenia, import fees typically start at €200 or 31 kg per shipment, with a unified rate of 15% on value exceeding €200 plus carrier fees of roughly $15–$25 USD. A worked example shows a $300 USD, 5 kg clothing package could incur approximately $31.20 USD in total charges.

Armenia applies a 15% unified customs rate on the value exceeding €200 per shipment, plus carrier fees of roughly $15–$25 USD. This threshold and rate apply to personal shipments, while commercial-classified packages may face the standard 20% VAT plus customs duties ranging from 0% to 15%.

Your personal shipment can be valued up to €200 and weigh up to 31 kg before import charges apply. If either limit is exceeded, you will owe a unified customs payment on the excess amount.

Yes, personal shipments must not exceed 31 kg to remain duty-free under the standard threshold. If your package is heavier, you will be charged at least €2 for every kilogram over the limit.

The customs authority typically applies the higher of the two calculated fees rather than charging both. You will pay whichever cost is greater between the 15% value excess fee or the per-kilogram weight excess fee.

Yes, express carriers like DHL or FedEx typically charge a handling fee of $15–$25 USD to process the payment and clear your shipment. There may also be a small state processing fee of around 3,500–5,000 AMD.

The State Revenue Committee (SRC) of the Republic of Armenia collects all applicable duties and taxes. Your carrier will usually collect these fees on behalf of the SRC before delivering your package.

The taxable base is the CIF value, which includes the cost of goods, insurance, and freight charges. This total amount in Euros is used to determine if you exceed the €200 threshold.

Yes, items like high-powered radios, drones, and certain medicines require special permits from Armenian government ministries. Without these permits, your package may be held or returned regardless of value.

For standard personal shipments within the thresholds, the unified rate generally covers all import taxes. However, if your shipment is flagged as commercial, a separate 20% VAT plus standard duties may apply.