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Customs rules

Customs limits for international parcels

Check the duty-free threshold, maximum weight, and duty calculation rules before you buy and ship a parcel.

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The limit depends on the country

Rules differ by declared value, parcel weight, shipping frequency, and delivery method.

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Value and weight are checked separately

If either threshold is exceeded, the destination customs office may assess duties.

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Restrictions are checked separately

Even when an item fits the limit, it may still be prohibited or restricted by sanctions rules.

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Hover a country to see the short limit.

Detailed terms for every country are repeated in the cards below.

Russia
up to 200 EUR and 31 kg

Value and weight indicators are not combined, and no control period is used. Duty-free.

Above 200 EUR: 15% of the excess value, but not less than 2 EUR per 1 kg above the 200 EUR value limit and/or 31 kg weight limit.

Kazakhstan
up to 200 EUR and 31 kg

Value and weight indicators are not combined, and no control period is used. Duty-free.

Above 200 EUR: 15% of the excess value, but not less than 2 EUR per 1 kg above the 200 EUR value limit and/or 31 kg weight limit.

Belarus
up to 200 EUR

The maximum non-taxable declared value is 200 EUR.

Above 200 EUR: 15% of the excess value, but not less than 2 EUR per 1 kg above the 200 EUR value limit and/or 31 kg weight limit.

Radiotelephones are prohibited for shipment.

Uzbekistan
up to $200

From May 1, 2025, the maximum non-taxable declared value is $200 for goods received by an individual in international courier shipments.

For postal parcels, the non-taxable declared value is $100.

Maximum weight — 30 kg.

Azerbaijan
up to 300 EUR and 31 kg

Value and weight indicators are not combined, and no control period is used. Duty-free.

Above 300 EUR: 25% of the excess value, but not less than 2 EUR per 1 kg above the 300 EUR value limit and/or 31 kg weight limit.

Ukraine
up to 149 EUR

The maximum non-taxable declared value is 149 EUR.

Parcels valued from 150 EUR are subject to 20% VAT.

Maximum weight — 30 kg.

Georgia
up to 125 EUR

The maximum non-taxable declared value is 125 EUR.

Maximum weight — 30 kg.

Kyrgyzstan
up to 200 EUR and 31 kg

Value and weight indicators are not combined, and no control period is used. Duty-free.

Above 200 EUR: 15% of the excess value, but not less than 2 EUR per 1 kg above the 200 EUR value limit and/or 31 kg weight limit.

Armenia
up to 200 EUR and 31 kg

Value and weight indicators are not combined, and no control period is used. Duty-free.

Maximum weight — 31 kg.

Moldova
up to 150 EUR

The maximum non-taxable declared value in one shipment is 150 EUR.

Maximum weight — 30 kg.

European Union
VAT and customs duties

Up to 22 EUR, only value-added tax (VAT) is charged.

Above 22 EUR and up to 150 EUR, only VAT is charged.

Above 150 EUR, VAT and customs duties are charged. The VAT amount is regulated by the recipient country.

Maximum weight — 30 kg.

Limits by country

Choose the recipient country and review the terms.

The cards list the main limits for personal parcels. The final decision is always made by the customs authorities in the destination country.

Russia

Duty-free
up to 200 EUR and total weight up to 31 kg.
Above the limit
15% of the excess value, but not less than 2 EUR per 1 kg of excess weight.
Note
Value and weight indicators are not combined, and no control period is used.

Kazakhstan

Duty-free
up to 200 EUR and total weight up to 31 kg.
Above the limit
15% of the excess value, but not less than 2 EUR per 1 kg of excess weight.
Note
Value and weight indicators are not combined, and no control period is used.

Belarus

Duty-free
up to 200 EUR and total weight up to 31 kg.
Above the limit
15% of the excess value, but not less than 2 EUR per 1 kg of excess weight.
Prohibited
Radiotelephones are prohibited for shipment.

Uzbekistan

Duty-free
from May 1, 2025, up to $200 for goods in international courier shipments.
Postal parcel
purchase value is tax-free up to $100 when shipped as a postal parcel.
Max. weight
30 kg.

Azerbaijan

Duty-free
up to 300 EUR and total weight up to 31 kg.
Above the limit
25% of the excess value, but not less than 2 EUR per 1 kg of excess weight.
Note
No control period is used.

Ukraine

Duty-free
up to 149 EUR.
Above the limit
parcels valued from 150 EUR are subject to 20% VAT.
Max. weight
30 kg.

Georgia

Duty-free
up to 125 EUR.
Max. weight
30 kg.
Important
Check destination-country requirements before shipping.

Kyrgyzstan

Duty-free
up to 200 EUR and total weight up to 31 kg.
Above the limit
15% of the excess value, but not less than 2 EUR per 1 kg of excess weight.
Note
No control period is used.

Armenia

Duty-free
up to 200 EUR and total weight up to 31 kg.
Above the limit
15% of the excess value, but not less than 2 EUR per 1 kg of excess weight.
Note
Value and weight indicators are not combined.

Moldova

Duty-free
up to 150 EUR in one shipment.
Max. weight
30 kg.
Important
Additional requirements depend on the destination-country customs office.

European Union

Up to 22 EUR
only value-added tax is charged.
22-150 EUR
value-added tax is charged.
Above 150 EUR
VAT and customs duties are charged. VAT rates are set by the recipient country.
Duty payment

Customs duties are paid by the recipient.

For PE-Standard and PE pickup-point delivery methods, the customs fee is $7.00 per one house waybill or per one receipt when customs combines several waybills for one recipient.

Customs duty

The duty is calculated as 15% of the value above 200 EUR or as 2 EUR per kilogram above 31 kg. The greater amount is applied.

Exchange-rate differences

Exchange-rate differences, transaction costs, and recipient notification services add 4%.

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