Poland Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Your shipment to Poland will incur a carrier clearance fee of 70 PLN to 110 PLN for express carriers like DHL, FedEx, or UPS, or approximately 11.50 PLN if shipped via Poczta Polska. This fee covers the administrative work of processing your customs declaration and is separate from any import VAT or customs duties that may apply.

Poland has no VAT exemption threshold; the 23% import VAT applies from €0.01 on your shipment. However, customs duty relief is available if your goods value stays under €150 (approx. 650 PLN).

No, there is no general de minimis exemption for VAT in Poland; it is due from the first cent (€0.01). Even small shipments will incur the 23% import VAT.

Import duty in Poland applies when your shipment's value exceeds €150 (approximately 650 PLN), with rates typically ranging from 0% for electronics to 12% or more for clothing and textiles. In addition to duty, you'll also pay 23% import VAT on nearly all commercial shipments from outside the EU, regardless of value.

The standard import VAT rate in Poland is 23%. This tax is applied to nearly all commercial imports from outside the European Union, including your shipment.

The National Revenue Administration (KAS) collects these charges through your shipping carrier, such as DHL, FedEx, UPS, or Poczta Polska. You will pay them directly to the carrier upon delivery or before release.

Yes, Polish customs or the carrier may request your PESEL number (for citizens) or a tax identification number to process your shipment. Have this ready if contacted.

Gifts sent between individuals may be exempt from VAT and duty if the value is under €45, provided they are occasional and not for commercial use. Commercial purchases via Stackry do not qualify for this exemption.

Customs calculations are performed in Polish Złoty (PLN), regardless of the currency on your US invoice. The exchange rate is based on the official monthly rate published by Polish Customs.

You can estimate costs by adding 23% VAT to the CIF value plus any applicable duty rates (0-12%) and carrier fees. Keep in mind that final charges depend on the specific product classification.