- Gifts from private individuals to private individuals are duty
- and tax-free up to a value of 45 euros; above this, taxes and possibly customs duties apply.
- For goods from non-EU countries: up to 150 euros, import VAT (19% or 7%) and possible excise taxes apply; above 150 euros, customs duties are also charged.
- The carrier (post, courier, express) usually handles customs formalities, but clear electronic customs declarations are required to avoid delays or returns.
- Carriers may charge a separate service fee for customs processing, which is not a customs duty.
- Missing or incomplete customs information can lead to delays, requests for clarification, or forwarding to the local customs office.
Source: zoll.de
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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