EU import VAT base: what to verify
Estimate German FBA inbound spending with EU tariff classification, relevant customs value and import VAT assumptions, all displayed separately. Estimates are only as reliable as the entered shipment facts and applicable duty and tax information. The tool is not a customs determination or binding freight quotation.
What makes this calculation different?
- Use EU TARIC/Access2Markets rather than a U.S. HTS code.
- Include relevant transport and handling additions only once in the tax base.
- Distinguish gross cash cost from potential VAT deductibility.
How to use the result
Start with the focused worksheet above. Enter real goods and shipping information rather than placeholder market averages. Review the official national tariff and relevant product requirements. If your shipment has other charges, open the detailed landed-cost workspace and add each amount only once. You can then export the result or request a confirmed carrier quotation from a freight provider.
Questions sellers ask
Is the EU TARIC code always six digits?
No. A six-digit HS heading is not necessarily the complete EU import tariff classification.
Does every German import have the same VAT rate?
No. Use a verified rate for the specific product and importer circumstances.
Read formula and tax-base limitations · Official data sources and review dates