Import costs in Czechia
Ordering from outside the EU for delivery to Czechia? Enter your order details to estimate the total cost.
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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 Czechia
On imports you pay the same VAT rate as in a shop in Czechia: 21% for most products. VAT is charged on the product price, shipping, insurance, customs duty and the EU handling fee together.
- 21% (standard)
- 12% (food, medicines, plants)
- 0% (books)
Clearance fees in Czechia
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. You usually avoid this fee if you paid VAT at checkout through IOSS.
| Carrier | Fee | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Česká pošta | CZK 150 (about €6.16) up to €150, CZK 350 (about €14.37) above €150 and for gifts above €45, CZK 200 (about €8.21) for a gift up to €45. Nothing for IOSS parcels. | November 2026 |
| DHL Express | 2% of duty and VAT, at least CZK 400, plus 21% VAT: 2.42%, at least about €19.88. | November 2026 |
Travelling back to Czechia
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 €200 for children under 15. Declare goods above the allowance to customs when you arrive, through the red channel. Not declaring can lead to a fine.
Paying in CZK
Czechia doesn’t use the euro: you pay VAT and fees in CZK. EU limits such as €150 are set in euros; customs convert them at a fixed rate per month. The calculator shows amounts in euros and an estimate in CZK (ECB: 1 euro = 24.365 CZK).
Good to know
- You can declare a parcel yourself, free of charge, in the customs portal celnicka.cz (eCeP). Česká pošta then charges no fee.