Import fees on beauty orders to Germany
What you pay on skincare and makeup ordered from abroad, and how we add it to every total.
Buying from stores in Germany
Prices at stores inside the EU include VAT (19% in Germany), and there are no customs charges between EU countries.
Buying from abroad
Orders from outside the EU pay Germany VAT of 19% on the item and shipping. Since 1 July 2026 the EU also charges a flat €3 customs duty on low value parcels. Many stores collect both at checkout; others leave them to the courier, who may add a handling fee.
Some stores outside the EU include VAT and duty in their prices. We mark those stores.
Worked example
A US$25 serum with US$5 shipping from a store in South Korea, delivered to Germany:
Source: European Commission, Taxation and Customs Union. Rules checked on 10 October 2026. This is general information, not tax advice.