About Customs, Duties & Taxes

When ordering from Amazon.com, you're responsible for assuring the product can be lawfully imported to the destination.

Recipients of international shipments may be subject to Import Tax and Fees (as defined in the Global Store Terms & Conditions ), levied by the customs office of your shipping destination. Import Taxes and Fees vary according to the customs regulations of the destination country. Components that play a role in Import Tax and Fees calculations are (among others):

  • Product category and price
  • Shipping costs and package weight
  • Customs clearance channel
  • Import taxes based on custom duty amounts
Customs policies vary widely, and some countries don't charge Import Tax and Fees for shipments that fall below a minimum value. Contact the customs office of the destination country for more information.

To simplify the customs clearance process on products shipped by Amazon, you authorize Designated Carriers to pay Import Tax and Fees, as described in About Import Tax and Fees , on your behalf to the relevant Customs authorities.

Import Regulations

The recipient is the importer of record and must comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the destination country. Customs delays can affect original delivery estimates.

Note: Customs offices in some countries or regions require the importer of record to provide a form of identification before releasing a shipment, such as a Passport, Tax ID, etc. Visit our About Customs Regulations for Identity Documents help page for more information.