How to find your duty rate
- Search by product name and material, rather than the brand. For example, use “watch” instead of “Casio”.
- Choose the code that fits best. Read the descriptions from top to bottom: each level makes the classification more precise.
- Look at “Third country duty”. That is the normal percentage for products from outside the EU.
- Select the country of origin to see whether a preferential rate or an extra duty applies.
Official databases
- TARIC of the European Commission : all measures per goods code and country of origin.
- Access2Markets : an EU site where you can search by product name.
Common rates
These rates were checked in TARIC in October 2026. They apply to products from outside the EU that do not qualify for a lower rate under a trade agreement. The exact percentage depends on your product’s commodity code. For online orders up to €150 you pay €3 per product type instead of this percentage.
| Product | Customs duty |
|---|---|
| Smartphones and tablets | 0% |
| Laptops, computers and parts | 0% |
| Smartwatches | 0% |
| Digital cameras | 0% |
| Headphones and earbuds | 0% |
| Game consoles and video games | 0% |
| Books | 0% |
| Cosmetics and personal care | 0% |
| Watches | 4.5%, but at most €0.80 per item |
| Jewellery | 2.5% precious metal, 4% costume jewellery |
| Batteries and power banks | 2.7% |
| Tools | 1.7–3.7% |
| Small household appliances | 2.2–2.7% |
| Sports and fitness equipment | 0–4.7% |
| Glasses and sunglasses | 2.9% |
| Musical instruments | 3.2–3.7% |
| Car parts | 3.5–4.5% |
| Bags and suitcases | 3–9.7% |
| Telescopes and binoculars | 4.2% |
| Toys | 0–4.7% |
| Bicycle parts | 4.7%, from China sometimes plus 48.5% anti-dumping duty |
| E-bikes | 6%, from China plus anti-dumping and countervailing duties |
| Phone cases | 6.5–9.7% |
| Camera lenses | 6.7% |
| Shoes (leather) | 7–8% |
| Clothing | 12% |
| Bed linen and towels | 12% |
| Televisions | 14% |
| Bicycles | 14%, from China plus 48.5% anti-dumping duty |
| Sports and textile shoes | 16.8–16.9% |