Import costs in Luxembourg
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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 Luxembourg
On imports you pay the same VAT rate as in a shop in Luxembourg: 17% for most products. VAT is charged on the product price, shipping, insurance, customs duty and the EU handling fee together.
- 17% (standard)
- 14% (e.g. wine up to 13% alcohol, detergents)
- 8% (e.g. bicycles, plants and flowers)
- 3% (food, books, children’s clothing, medicines)
Clearance fees in Luxembourg
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 |
|---|---|---|
| POST Luxembourg | €6 up to €22 and €18 up to €150. POST doesn’t publish its fee above €150; the calculator uses €30 (it was €22 to €30 in 2022). (indicative) | November 2026 |
| DHL Express | €15 or 3% of duty and VAT, whichever is higher. | November 2026 |
Travelling back to Luxembourg
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 €175 for children under 15. Declare goods above the allowance at the customs office when you arrive. Not declaring can lead to a fine.