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Duty & VAT Calculcation
The calculation of the VAT and DUTIES when shipping to the EU can be complex. It is based on several variables, such as:
- Shipping Costs
- Product Value
- Weight
- Product description (Taric Code)
- Type of Shipment; Stock (B2B) or Sale (B2C)
This Wiki provides more information about the VAT and Duty calculation when using the ViaChina/ViaEurope clearance service. ViaChina/ViaEurope strictly follows the latest guidelines and regulations from both the Dutch and EU Customs.
The EU Customs makes a distinction between shipping costs within and outside the EU for VAT purposes:
- Shipping fees within EU boundaries is subject to VAT.
- Shipping fees outside EU boundaries is subject to duties and VAT.
Since the actual airfreight costs are not provided in the OrderFile, it is agreed with Dutch Customs to set the airfreight fee to €1,50/kg for the China <-> Amsterdam lane. EU Customs regulations has set that 20% of that shipping happens within EU boundaries. That 20% plus last mile shipping fees equals the shipping fees within EU boundaries, the rest (80%) is considered as shipping fees outside EU Boundaries.
Shipping fees within EU boundaries: Order Weight * €1,5/kg * 20% + Last Mile Delivery fees Shipping fees outside EU boundaries: Order Weight * €1,5/kg * 80%
The Netherlands has a €150 threshold for B2C shipments, below that value you don't pay any duties. However, for B2B shipments (i.e. FBA) this threshold does not apply.
Order Value + Shipping Costs Outside EU < €150; Total Duties = €0 Order Value + Shipping Costs Outside EU > €150; Total Duties = Taric tariff * (Order Value + Shipping Costs Outside EU)
Taric tariff * (Order Value + Shipping Costs Outside EU)
The Duties are calculated per line item (product).
For VAT the Netherlands has a threshold at €22 for VAT. This means that when shipping B2C, you don't pay VAT if the Order Value + Total Shipping Costs is below €22. This threshold does not apply when shipping B2B (i.e. FBA).
Order Value + Total Shipping Costs < €22; Total VAT = €0 Order Value + Total Shipping Costs > €22; Total VAT = (Order Value + Total Shipping Costs + Duties) * 21%
(Order Value + Total Shipping Costs + Duties) * 21% You also pay VAT over the Duties according to EU regulations
The VAT is calculated by the Dutch Customer per Parcel/Order. On the ViaChina/ViaEurope invoicing reports the VAT is proportionally divided over all the line items / products based on weight and quantity.