Import costs in Bulgaria

Ordering from outside the EU for delivery to Bulgaria? Enter your order details to estimate the total cost.

Your order
What is in the parcel?
Product types

For orders up to €150, a flat duty of €3.00 per product type applies instead of a percentage. Two T-shirts and a cap count as two types.

Delivery and payment
More options: VAT rate, exchange rates, insurance and date

Credit cards and PayPal often charge 2–4%.

Customs representation: €3.80 up to €150, €12 up to €1,000, €20 above. €2.70 for IOSS parcels and for gifts up to €45.

EU handling fee of €2 per product type.

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This estimate uses the rules in effect on 9 November 2026. The final amount you pay may differ. What has changed?

VAT in Bulgaria

On imports you pay the same VAT rate as in a shop in Bulgaria: 20% for most products. VAT is charged on the product price, shipping, insurance, customs duty and the EU handling fee together.

  • 20% (standard)
  • 9% (books, baby food, baby care products)

Clearance fees in Bulgaria

Your postal service or courier handles the customs declaration and pays the taxes on your behalf. You repay these taxes along with a clearance fee. When the shop already charged VAT at checkout (IOSS), Bulgarian Posts still charges €2.70.

Carrier Fee Checked
Bulgarian Posts Customs representation: €3.80 up to €150, €12 up to €1,000, €20 above. €2.70 for IOSS parcels and for gifts up to €45. November 2026
DHL Express €12.27 or 2% of duty and VAT, whichever is higher. November 2026

Travelling back to Bulgaria

Goods you bring from outside the EU are free of duty and VAT up to €430 when you travel by plane or boat, €300 by car or train, and €150 for children under 15. Declare goods above the allowance to customs when you arrive and keep your receipts. Not declaring can lead to a fine.

Good to know

  • Bulgaria uses the euro since 1 January 2026.

Official customs information for Bulgaria