Customs clearance of parcels less than 150 euros

cost of service

Price from 2000 UAH

Customs clearence 1 day

( 1 ) Being able to freely order and receive parcels and freight from abroad can be vital to doing business in Ukraine. The quality of the firm's work, the volume of clients, positive feedback about the company, and the implementation of entire projects can all depend on the delivery time. To receive parcels and freight from abroad in minimum time is not enough just to choose a good courier service and seller. You must also think about all the nuances of receiving your goods in Ukraine, namely the quality of customs clearance and the correctness of all related documents.

Customs limit and parcels
up to 150 euros

( 2 ) After ordering this or that product, the seller fills out the documents and passes the parcel to the courier delivery service (FedEx, UPS, TNT, DHL). The courier service delivers your shipment to Ukraine and sends it for customs inspection. Depending on the results of customs inspection, the cargo or parcel is sent directly to you or delayed by the customs authorities for further clearance.

Duty-free customs limits in Ukraine

In Ukraine, there is a duty-free customs limit of 150 euro, established by the state.

It means that all parcels, the value of which does not exceed 150 euro, containing no goods or substances forbidden to import into the country, not violating the copyright, and having properly filled out accompanying documents - are not taxed and are not subject to customs clearance.

Thus, if a parcel costs less than 150 euros, then it is sent immediately to the address of the recipient, without delays at customs and payment of any fees.

However, if the final recipient is a legal entity, the cost of the parcel or shipment includes the price of its delivery to Ukraine.

To be confident that your parcel will not be held up at customs, it is worth enlisting the help of a professional customs broker. The customs broker's tasks include: preliminary consultations, calculation of customs duties and possible risks, support at all stages of delivery, and execution of customs documents.

«Semero» - more than 10 years of experience in customs clearance of parcels and freight for legal entities in Ukraine!

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Frequently asked questions

What is customs clearance and when should it be done?

Customs clearance is a procedure established by the state to register cargo or parcels when they are imported into the territory of Ukraine.

Customs clearance of parcels and cargo, the value of which exceeds the duty-free limit of 150 euros, is a mandatory procedure for individuals and legal entities.

Attempts to evade customs clearance or intentionally reduce the amount of customs duties may threaten your firm with confiscation of cargo, fines, or legal action.

The customs clearance process includes the following steps:

Checking the contents of the shipment for compliance with the data specified in the accompanying documents.
Checking the correctness of the data on the recipient.
Checking that the cargo is legal.
Registration of the shipment or parcel.
Submission of value documents to customs authorities.
Filing of declaration.
Payment of customs duties (duties and VAT).

In order to avoid problems with customs, you should either study all the nuances of customs clearance yourself or seek the help of a professional customs broker, such as «Semero» company.

How much does customs clearance cost in Ukraine for a legal entity?

The calculation of the cost of customs clearance depends on the value of the goods you are importing.

If the value of the parcel, including delivery, exceeds 150 euro but is less than 10 000 euro, you will have to pay 10% duty and 20% VAT on the difference between the value and the duty-free limit.

If the value of the shipment is more than 10,000 euros, the duty will be charged depending on the code of the goods you are importing and 20% VAT.

An example of the calculation of customs duties on a parcel worth 190 euro:

The base for taxation would be: 190 - 150 = 40 euro

Duty: (190 - 150) * 10% = 4 euro

Value Added Tax (VAT): (40 + 4) * 20% = 8.8 euro

Duty + VAT: duty 4 euro + Value Added Tax (VAT) 8.8 euro = 12.8 euro

Total: 12.8 EUR

*Approximate amount of charges - (479,93 UAH) depends on the exchange rate set by NBU on the date of execution of relevant documents.

How do I clear a parcel without a broker?

Customs clearance of parcels worth more than 150 euros is mandatory in Ukraine. You can go through customs clearance in three ways:

By hiring a professional customs broker.
Signing a customs clearance agreement with a courier delivery service.
Carry out customs clearance of a parcel or cargo on your own.

Based on our more than a decade of experience, we do not recommend corporate entities to handle customs clearance themselves if they are dealing with commercial or high-value cargo.

If you decide to clear the parcel yourself, you will need:

documents confirming the identity of the recipient;
A document that confirms the purchase or a printout from the site;
Bill of lading and an invoice for the parcel - you can get it at the carrier's reception desk;
The filled-in M16 declaration - a sample of the blank M16 form is provided by the carrier;
A receipt for the payment of customs duties.

Doing the customs clearance yourself is an additional risk of delays and complications at customs. We advise you to handle customs clearance yourself only if you are fully confident in your competence in this matter.

How do I bring samples of goods into the country?

Importing samples of goods to Ukraine is one of the most frequent questions companies ask us. Most often they are interested in two aspects:

How they can import this or that type of product.
How much will customs clearance cost.

The cost of importing many goods depends on their UCG FEA (Ukrainian Classification of Goods for Foreign Economic Activity) code, so it is important to determine it accurately

The procedure for importing samples of goods depends on the specifics of the imported cargo. Therefore, each case is individual and requires consultation with a specialist.

For example, you need to find out in advance whether the goods you need are allowed into Ukraine and whether there are any restrictions on their weight or quantity.

General advice may include:

Specify that a recipient is a physical person, not a legal entity. This will help to save time in processing.
If the item will need to be returned, write down temporary importation.

You can contact the specialists at «Semero» for more detailed advice.