EU Countries: Customs Duty: This is a tax that is charged on goods imported into the EU. Typically around 5%. Value Added Tax (VAT): This is a tax that is charged on goods and services sold in the EU. The rate of VAT varies depending on the country in the EU. For example, the rate of VAT in Germany is 19%, while the rate of VAT in France is 20%. The customs authorities may also charge handling fees. USA: No customs charges if the order value is below 800 USD