Estimated Import Taxes & Duties

At Eclipse Magnetics, we ship orders outside of the United Kingdom on a Delivered At Place (DAP) basis.

This means your order price does not include import taxes, customs duties, customs clearance fees or any other charges that may be applied by your country's customs authority.

These charges are the responsibility of the customer and are normally payable before your order is delivered.

Please note: The information below is provided as a guide only. Import taxes, duties and fees can change without notice and may vary depending on the products ordered, their value and local customs regulations.


European Union (EU)

Country Estimated Import VAT Estimated Customs Duty*
Austria 20% 0–5%
Belgium 21% 0–5%
Bulgaria 20% 0–5%
Croatia 25% 0–5%
Cyprus 19% 0–5%
Czech Republic 21% 0–5%
Denmark 25% 0–5%
Estonia 24% 0–5%
Finland 25.5% 0–5%
France 20% 0–5%
Germany 19% 0–5%
Greece 24% 0–5%
Hungary 27% 0–5%
Ireland 23% 0–5%
Italy 22% 0–5%
Latvia 21% 0–5%
Lithuania 21% 0–5%
Luxembourg 17% 0–5%
Malta 18% 0–5%
Netherlands 21% 0–5%
Poland 23% 0–5%
Portugal 23% 0–5%
Romania 19% 0–5%
Slovakia 23% 0–5%
Slovenia 22% 0–5%
Spain 21% 0–5%
Sweden 25% 0–5%

United States

For shipments to the United States:

  • Many commercial shipments may enter without import duty depending on the product type and order value.
  • Some products may still be subject to import duties, tariffs or customs processing fees.
  • State sales tax is not collected by Eclipse Magnetics on international shipments.
  • U.S. Customs and Border Protection determines any applicable import charges.

Typical guide

Charge Estimate
Import Duty 0–10% (product dependent)
Customs Processing May apply
State Sales Tax Not collected by Eclipse Magnetics

Rest of the World

Customers outside the UK, EU and USA may also be required to pay:

  • Import VAT or GST
  • Customs duties
  • Brokerage or customs clearance fees
  • Local taxes or government charges

The exact amount depends on your country's import regulations and the products ordered.


DHL Customs Clearance Fees

Please note that DHL may also charge a customs clearance or administration fee for processing your shipment through customs.

These charges are set by DHL and/or your local customs authority and are separate from any import taxes or duties.


Before You Order

  • Prices shown on our website exclude import taxes, duties and customs fees.
  • Customers are responsible for paying any applicable import charges.
  • Customs charges are normally requested by DHL before delivery.
  • If customs charges are refused, the parcel may be returned to us. Any return shipping costs, customs fees or carrier charges incurred may be deducted from your refund.

If you have any questions before placing your order, please contact our customer service team and we'll be happy to assist.

These figures are intended as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as an exact calculation. Import charges are determined by your local customs authority and may change without notice. This information was last updated in July 2026.