David Wang
-Updated on June 26, 2026
Do I have to pay customs duty or VAT on a Deutsche Post item?
Import duty and VAT are charged by the destination country and are the recipient's responsibility, not Deutsche Post's. For parcels arriving in Germany above the EU value thresholds, import VAT is assessed before delivery proceeds. The customs declaration (CN22 for low value, CN23 plus invoice for higher value) determines how the item is assessed.
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