- Who pays duties and taxes for international shipments? The Consignee (Recipient) of international orders is responsible for any duties and import taxes due upon delivery. These costs are not calculated or charged during the order placement and must be paid directly to Customs upon receiving the package.
- How much is the import duty? Customs duty amounts vary by country and depend on the recipient country’s tariff policies. For USPS First Class international shipments, the customs duty will vary based on your country’s regulations. We generally declare an invoice value between $20 USD and $150 USD and mark the package as a gift to help minimize import duties, though this is subject to your country’s tariff policy.
- How can we reduce your import tax? If you have specific requirements for the declared value of the invoice, please contact us at [email protected]. We will adjust the declared value according to your instructions. If no specific instructions are provided, we typically declare the value between $20 USD and $150 USD, depending on the package’s weight and size.
- What will we do if your package has customs clearance issues? If your package encounters customs clearance issues, we will cover the customs clearance fees and provide you with the shipping invoice, which you’ll need to present to customs. We will also assist you by contacting USPS to help resolve the situation.
Updated on May 30th, 2025.