St. Pierre and Miquelon Import Duties & Taxes Explained

You will likely pay Customs Duty, Droit de Quai (Dock Dues), and Taxe de Consommation (Consumption Tax). These charges are calculated on the total value of your goods plus shipping and insurance.

No, most commercial shipments from Stackry are taxed from the first Euro since St. Pierre and Miquelon has no formal de minimis for courier goods. Personal gifts under €45 may be exempt if they are not commercial in nature.

Duties are based on the HS code of your item and typically range from 0% to 15%. The rate is applied to the CIF value, which includes the cost of goods, insurance, and shipping.

The standard rate for Droit de Quai (Dock Dues) is typically 10%, though it can vary between 5% and 20% depending on the product category. This local tax is applied to all imported goods entering St. Pierre and Miquelon.

The Taxe de Consommation is approximately 12% for most retail goods like electronics, clothing, and household items. This tax is calculated based on the total CIF value of your shipment.

Yes, carriers like DHL or FedEx often charge a processing or advancement fee ranging from €15 to €50. This fee covers their service in clearing your package through French Customs in Saint-Pierre.

The Direction des Services Douaniers (French Customs in Saint-Pierre) collects all duties and taxes upon arrival. The carrier usually collects these fees on behalf of customs before delivering your shipment.

Personal gifts between private individuals are generally exempt if the value is under €45 and they are not commercial in nature. Shipments marked as gifts over this amount or appearing commercial will still incur full duties and taxes.

Because Stackry ships from the USA, your goods are treated as non-EU origin and are subject to full customs duties. Goods originating from France or the EU typically enter St. Pierre and Miquelon duty-free.

To estimate costs, calculate 5-15% for Customs Duty, 10% for Droit de Quai, and 12% for Consumption Tax on your total CIF value, then add €15-€50 for carrier fees. Remember that final charges are determined by the destination country and carrier.