When the declared value of a regular package is below the country's customs duty threshold, the package is usually not taxed (excluding cases of false declaration). If your package is taxed, you will need to pay the tax yourself and assist with customs clearance. However, the probability of this happening is very low, with only 0.3% of packages currently being taxed.
Reference table for tariff thresholds of various countries:
1. The customs duty threshold in Switzerland is 100 Swiss francs, and the VAT threshold is 65 Swiss francs.
2. Customs in Canada and European countries are relatively strict in inspecting parcels, and commercial express delivery services such as DHL and UPS are more likely to be subject to customs duties.
How to avoid paying taxes?
You can refer to the following three suggestions:
1. The weight of the package is an important criterion for customs authorities worldwide to determine whether it is a civilian or commercial package. If the weight exceeds 10kg, it is more likely to be regarded as a commercial package. Therefore, please consider the weight of the package when submitting the shipping label. If you choose DHL, you also need to consider the volume of the goods (DHL determines the charges based on both the volume and weight of the goods).
2. The maximum weight for a package is set at 30kg. If the weight exceeds 30kg, you may submit separate waybills, but it is recommended that each waybill not exceed 10kg.
3. An excessive quantity of the same product is also a basis for determining it as a commercial package. Please try to avoid using the same package to ship a large quantity of the same product.
4. Of course, as you know, we cannot guarantee 100% whether your package will be taxed in the end.
Friendly reminder:
An important criterion for customs authorities worldwide to determine whether a parcel is for civilian or commercial use is its weight and the quantity of items contained. Parcels weighing over 10KG are more likely to be considered commercial parcels. Therefore, when submitting the shipping label, please confirm the weight of the parcel. An excessive quantity of the same item is also a significant factor in determining whether a parcel is considered commercial. Hence, it is advisable to avoid sending a large quantity of a single product in the same parcel.
Additionally, due to customs policies, please exercise caution when selecting food items.
The above information is collected and collated from Internet data and is for reference only, without standard guidance.