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Parcel Customs Cost Calculator

Parcel Customs Cost Calculator — compras fora da UE

Since 1 July 2026 the €150 duty relief is gone. Work out what you will pay at customs on a parcel from outside the EU — €3-per-product-type duty, import VAT and the CTT fee — all in your browser.

By Elijah · UPDATED JULY 2026 ·5 MIN ·OFFICIAL SOURCES
KEY FACTS
What changed
End of the €150 relief (1 Jul 2026)
Customs duty
€3 per product type (up to €150)
Import VAT
23% on goods + shipping + duty
Private gift
Exempt up to €45 (VAT and duty)
€
€
3 € de direitos cada, até 150 €. Só conta quando há direitos a pagar.
Uma compra numa loja ou plataforma.
€
Não oficial — DHL/FedEx/UPS definem a sua taxa, muitas vezes 12–30 €.
%
Varia com o produto (0%–~17%). Confirme o seu artigo no TARIC da UE.
ENCARGOS A PAGAR À CHEGADA
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Valor aduaneiro (bens + portes)—
Direitos aduaneiros—
IVA na importação (23%)—
Serviço de desalfandegamento CTT—
Sobretaxa efetiva (sobre os bens)—

How this works

Since 1 July 2026, every parcel from outside the European Union pays customs duty — the old €150 relief is gone. In its place is a transitional regime: €3 for each distinct product type in the parcel, for purchases up to €150. Above €150 the general regime applies (a rate that varies by product). On top of this you always pay VAT on goods + shipping + duty, plus the fee of whoever clears the parcel. Example: €30 of chocolates + €8 shipping, via CTT, comes to €3 duty + €9.43 VAT + €8.61 fee ≈ €21 to pay on arrival — the reason for so many complaints about '€7 of paperwork + 23%'.

  1. 1
    Enter the value and shipping
    Enter the price of the goods and, separately, shipping and insurance. The €150 threshold that decides the regime looks only at the goods value; VAT, however, is charged on goods plus shipping plus duty.
  2. 2
    Count the product types
    Up to €150, duty is €3 for each distinct product type (adição), not per item. Three identical t-shirts = €3. One t-shirt + one pair of shoes = €6.
  3. 3
    Apply the VAT
    On the customs value (goods + shipping) you add the duty and then calculate VAT — 23% in most cases, 6% for books. There is no VAT-free minimum since 2021.
  4. 4
    Add the delivery service fee
    If charges were not paid at checkout, whoever clears the parcel charges a service fee: CTT charge €7 + VAT up to €150. Express carriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS) charge their own variable brokerage fee — edit it in the calculator.

Frequently asked

Why did CTT value my parcel higher and charge VAT on that value?
Customs starts from the value declared on the invoice or content declaration. If that value is missing, looks too low, or has no proof, the Tax Authority can estimate the market value of the goods — which is why someone saw sunglasses valued at €400 and paid 23% on that. To dispute it, log in to the CTT clearance portal and upload the commercial invoice, proof of payment (card statement, PayPal) and a screenshot of the shop page with the price. Ask for the value to be reviewed before you pay; once paid it is much harder to recover.
What if I refuse the parcel or it gets returned?
If you do not clear it within the deadline (20 days after arrival) or refuse delivery, the parcel goes back to the sender. Note: CTT warn that under the new simplified regime the €3 duty already paid is not refunded even if the parcel is returned. VAT and the clearance fee are only charged if you collect the parcel, but the duty can be lost. If the purchase went wrong, sort out the refund with the shop first.
Are gifts between private individuals taxed?
A genuine gift from one private person to another is exempt from VAT and customs duty up to €45. Above €45 you pay everything — VAT and duty — not just on the excess. It has to be a real personal gift with no commercial character: shop parcels, samples or purchases dressed up as a "gift" do not count. That is why a gift from the US declared at €100 was held and taxed. Switch on the "Private gift" option in the calculator to see the exemption.
Are my used or personal items taxed too?
Yes. Customs taxes the value of the item whether used or new — but a used item is worth less, so the tax base (and the VAT) should be lower if you can document that value. There is one important exception: if you are moving your residence to Portugal, your personal belongings can enter duty-free under the transfer-of-residence relief (see the baggage certificate tool). That is different from buying or receiving a parcel.
How do I avoid the CTT clearance fee and the delays?
Pay the VAT and duty at checkout. Platforms registered in the IOSS scheme (Amazon, AliExpress, Shein, Temu and most large shops) collect the VAT at checkout; if they also collect the duty and declare everything correctly at origin, the parcel arrives already cleared and there is no CTT fee to pay (the fee only applies when charges are left unpaid on arrival). Paying at origin also cuts the delays, which CTT warn can be significant in this early phase.
Which VAT rate applies to books, supplements and other products?
The general mainland rate is 23%. Books pay the reduced 6% rate. Most food supplements and electronics pay 23%. Some foods and specific products pay 6% or 13%. Note: in Madeira the standard rate is 22% and in the Azores 16%, and the CTT fee also changes when the goods carry a reduced VAT rate. Pick the rate in the calculator — when in doubt, use 23%.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
DISCLAIMER
Informative estimate, not tax or customs advice. The final amount is set by the Tax and Customs Authority (AT), which can re-value the declared parcel value. The €3-per-product-type duty is an EU transitional regime in force from 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2028 and may change. Above €150 the duty rate varies by product (check TARIC) — that field is editable. Express carrier fees (DHL, FedEx, UPS) are your own, non-official estimates. Always confirm on the CTT portal or with AT. Mainland figures; Madeira and the Azores have different VAT rates.