Import costs in Malta
Ordering from outside the EU for delivery to Malta? 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 Malta
On imports you pay the same VAT rate as in a shop in Malta: 18% for most products. VAT is charged on the product price, shipping, insurance, customs duty and the EU handling fee together.
- 18% (standard)
- 5% (books, confectionery, medical accessories)
- 0% (food, medicines)
Clearance fees in Malta
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MaltaPost | Customs processing fee. MaltaPost’s current amounts could not be checked; in 2022 they were €2 to €12 up to €150 and €17 to €20 above. The calculator uses the highest amounts. (indicative) | November 2026 |
| DHL Express | €12.71 plus 2% of duty and VAT, plus 18% VAT: €15.00 plus 2.36%. | November 2026 |
Travelling back to Malta
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, through the red channel. Not declaring can lead to a fine.