Changes to EU VAT Rules

From July 1, 2021, VAT will be charged on all commercial goods imported into the EU, regardless of value. VAT will apply at the rate set in the buyer’s country of residence. For checking detailed information, please contact the local customs to check the most up-to-date legal information.

  • EU countries are Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.

Please note that, under the terms of the EU-UK Joint Protocol, Northern Ireland will remain part of the EU VAT area for goods. This means that these new provisions will also apply to goods imported into Northern Ireland from the rest of the world.