Denmark Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Import duty in Denmark typically ranges from 0% to 12%, depending on your item category, and only applies when your shipment exceeds €150 (approx. 1,120 DKK) in value. Note that 25% Import VAT (Moms) applies to all shipments from outside the EU regardless of value, plus carrier handling fees of around 128-160 DKK.

The import VAT rate, known as Moms, is a flat 25% on all goods imported from outside the EU. This tax applies to your shipment regardless of its value and is calculated on the total of the item cost, shipping, and any applicable duties.

Starting July 1, 2026, the EU will remove the €150 duty-free threshold for e-commerce shipments to Denmark, potentially replacing it with an interim flat-rate duty of around €3 per item. However, as of March 2026, the €150 rule still applies, so verify the exact implementation date before shipping your shipment.

Denmark's customs duty threshold for your shipment is €150 (approximately 1,120 DKK) based on the value of goods alone. Keep in mind that 25% import VAT applies to all shipments regardless of value, and your carrier will charge a handling fee when collecting these charges.

No, the €150 threshold for customs duty is based solely on the value of the goods themselves, excluding shipping costs. However, shipping costs are included in the taxable base when calculating the 25% import VAT.

Carriers like PostNord typically charge around 128 DKK per shipment, while express carriers such as DHL or FedEx may charge between 120 DKK and 160 DKK. These fees cover the administrative cost of declaring your package to Danish Customs.

The Danish Customs Agency (Toldstyrelsen) collects these charges through your delivery carrier, such as PostNord, DHL, or FedEx. You will typically pay these fees directly to the carrier upon delivery or before the package is released.

The 25% VAT is calculated on the sum of the goods' value, shipping costs, and any customs duties applied. This means your final tax bill increases if you also have to pay customs duty on high-value items.

Yes, Danish Customs uses the combined value of all items in a single shipment to determine if the €150 customs duty threshold is met. Consolidating your orders in one Stackry box could push you over this limit and trigger duty charges.

While gifts between private individuals may have a small VAT exemption, this rarely applies to items forwarded from a commercial address like the Stackry warehouse. Most shipments from US retailers will be treated as standard commercial imports.