Import costs in Slovakia

Ordering from outside the EU for delivery to Slovakia? Enter your order details to estimate the total cost.

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Product types

For orders up to €150, a flat duty of €3.00 per product type applies instead of a percentage. Two T-shirts and a cap count as two types.

Delivery and payment
More options: VAT rate, exchange rates, insurance and date

Credit cards and PayPal often charge 2–4%.

€3.20 up to €150 and for a gift, €15 above €150 for up to three items (€5 per further item). €10 when the declaration needs manual work.

EU handling fee of €2 per product type.

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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 Slovakia

On imports you pay the same VAT rate as in a shop in Slovakia: 23% for most products. VAT is charged on the product price, shipping, insurance, customs duty and the EU handling fee together.

  • 23% (standard)
  • 19% (e.g. some bakery products)
  • 5% (medicines, books, basic food)

Clearance fees in Slovakia

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
Slovenská pošta €3.20 up to €150 and for a gift, €15 above €150 for up to three items (€5 per further item). €10 when the declaration needs manual work. November 2026
DHL Express €13.50 or 2% of duty and VAT, whichever is higher. November 2026

Travelling back to Slovakia

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.

Good to know

Official customs information for Slovakia