Do I Have to Pay Custom's Fees?Updated 5 months ago

Short answer: Yes. International buyers are responsible for customs fees, import duties, VAT, and any related charges required by their country.

These fees are set and collected by your local government or postal service. They’re completely outside of our control and are not included in your order total.

We cover the cost of shipping your order from our warehouse to its destination. International shipping is expensive, and in many cases, we absorb part of that cost because we love being able to send our work to people all over the world.

 However, customs and VAT fees are separate from shipping costs and are determined by your country’s import laws.

How customs fees work:

Customs fees are typically based on factors like:

• The declared value of the package

• The type of item being imported

• Your country’s specific import thresholds and tax rules

Some countries charge fees on nearly all imported goods, while others only apply fees once an order exceeds a certain value. In some regions, carriers may also charge a small processing or handling fee when collecting customs charges.

We don’t control:

• If a package is inspected

• How long customs takes

• What fees are applied

Unfortunately, we also can’t legally mark orders as gifts or undervalue packages to bypass customs requirements.

Regional note:

Customs rules, especially around VAT, have changed significantly in recent years, particularly in Europe. Many countries now apply import taxes more consistently as part of efforts to encourage local purchasing.

TL;DR:

Customs fees and VAT are set by your country and paid by the buyer. We don’t collect them, can’t predict them, and can’t bypass them.