When the declared value of a general package is below the customs threshold of the destination country, the package is usually not taxed (except in cases of false declaration). If your package is taxed, you will need to pay the tax and assist with customs clearance, but the likelihood of this happening is very low, currently only 0.3% of packages are taxed.
Customs Threshold Reference for Each Country:
| Country | Amount |
| United States | 800 USD |
| Canada | 20 CAD |
| United Kingdom | No Exemption Threshold |
| Australia | 1000 AUD |
| European Union | 0 EUR |
| Japan | 10000 JPY |
| Singapore | 300 USD |
| New Zealand | 300 USD |
| Switzerland | 100 CHF |
| South Korea | 150 USD |
How to Avoid Paying Taxes?
You can refer to the following three tips:
1. The weight of the package is an important criterion used by customs in various countries to determine whether a package is for personal or commercial use. Packages over 10kg are more likely to be considered commercial. Therefore, when submitting your shipping order, please consider the weight of the package. If you choose DHL, you will also need to consider the size of the item (DHL calculates charges based on both the size and weight of the item).
2. There is a weight limit of 30kg for packages. If the weight exceeds 30kg, you can submit multiple shipping orders, but it is recommended that no single order exceeds 10kg.
3. If the quantity of the same item is too large in a single package, it can also be considered a commercial package. Please try to avoid shipping large quantities of the same item in one package.
Of course, as you know, we cannot guarantee 100% whether your package will be taxed.
Friendly Reminder:
1. The customs threshold in Switzerland is 100 Swiss Francs, and the VAT exemption threshold is 65 Swiss Francs.
2. Customs in Canada and European countries are stricter with package inspections, so commercial express services such as DHL, UPS, etc., are more likely to have taxes imposed.
3. Customs authorities in different countries use the weight and quantity of the items in the package as an important basis to determine whether a package is for commercial use. Packages over 10kg are more likely to be considered commercial. Therefore, when submitting your shipping order, please ensure the weight of the package. Additionally, shipping large quantities of the same item in one package is another important criterion for commercial packages, so please try to avoid shipping large quantities of the same product in one package.
4. Also, due to customs policies, be cautious when selecting food items for shipping.
The above information is gathered from internet data and is for reference only. It is not a standard guide.