Electronics & computers Import Duty & VAT in Germany
Representative CIF-basis rate, verified 2026-06-01.
Working out the landed cost of electronics & computers imported into Germany? This page gives the import duty, VAT and total landed cost for electronics & computers, with a worked example and a calculator preset to the electronics & computers rate.
Electronics & computers are generally duty-free (0%) in Germany — Computers (CN 8471) and phones (CN 8517) are duty-free (0%), but TVs and AV equipment (CN 8528) can carry ~14% — verify the commodity code.
On top of any duty, VAT of 19% applies even when the duty is 0%. 0% duty is common for computers and phones, but TVs/AV gear are dutiable and 19% VAT applies to all. Confirm the commodity code.
Shipments at or under EUR 150 clear free of duty. Use the calculator below for your exact numbers, then confirm the HS code and rate against the official tariff before relying on the figure.
Worked example: EUR 4,500 of electronics & computers
Take a EUR 4,500 shipment of electronics & computers into Germany, bought FOB with EUR 450 of freight and EUR 45 of insurance, at the representative 0% duty and 19% VAT.
| Line item | Amount (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Customs value (duty base) | 4,995 |
| Import duty (0%) | 0 |
| Import VAT (19%) | 949.05 |
| Total landed cost | 5,944.05 |
The duty, tax and fees add up to an effective 21.1% on top of the goods value. Change any input in the calculator above to match your own shipment.
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Frequently asked questions
How much import duty is charged on electronics & computers in Germany?+
Most electronics & computers are duty-free (0%) on the CIF customs value. Computers (CN 8471) and phones (CN 8517) are duty-free (0%), but TVs and AV equipment (CN 8528) can carry ~14% — verify the commodity code.
Do I pay VAT on electronics & computers imported into Germany?+
Yes — VAT of 19% applies at import even though the duty is 0%. 0% duty is common for computers and phones, but TVs/AV gear are dutiable and 19% VAT applies to all. Confirm the commodity code.
Is there a duty-free threshold for electronics & computers shipments to Germany?+
Shipments at or under EUR 150 clear free of duty. Changing soon: from 1 July 2026 the EU removes the €150 customs-duty relief — sub-€150 e-commerce parcels instead face an interim €3-per-item flat duty (2026–2028). Until then, goods with an intrinsic (goods-only) value of €150 or less are free of customs duty. Import VAT still applies either way (the €22 VAT exemption was abolished on 1 July 2021).
Is this an official Germany customs quote for electronics & computers?+
No — it's an estimate to help you plan. Your actual duty and vat depend on the exact HS classification and origin, determined at clearance. Confirm with the official tariff before you rely on the figure.
Sources
Electronics & computers import duty in other countries
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Estimates only — not customs, tax, or legal advice. Duty and tax depend on exact HS classification and current rules; always confirm with the official customs authority before relying on these figures. Read the full disclaimer.