Import costs in Poland
Ordering from outside the EU for delivery to Poland? 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 Poland
On imports you pay the same VAT rate as in a shop in Poland: 23% for most products. VAT is charged on the product price, shipping, insurance, customs duty and the EU handling fee together.
- 23% (standard)
- 8% (e.g. medicines, some processed food)
- 5% (basic food, books)
Clearance fees in Poland
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Poczta Polska | PLN 20 (about €4.55) for the simplified declaration up to €150. Above €150 PLN 120 (about €27.32) for a full declaration, plus PLN 10 per further item. | November 2026 |
| DHL Express | 2.5% of duty and VAT, at least PLN 69, plus 23% VAT: at least PLN 84.87 (about €19.32). | November 2026 |
Travelling back to Poland
Goods you bring from outside the EU are free of duty and VAT up to €430 when you travel by plane or boat and €300 by car or train. Children under 15 have the same allowance. Declare goods above the allowance to customs when you arrive, through the red channel. Not declaring can lead to a fine.
Paying in PLN
Poland doesn’t use the euro: you pay VAT and fees in PLN. 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 PLN (ECB: 1 euro = 4.3843 PLN).
Good to know
- Polish customs (KAS) describe the €3 duty as applying to IOSS orders and postal parcels. The calculator follows the European Commission, which applies it to every online purchase up to €150.