Use this calculator to estimate customs duty and VAT (PDV) when importing goods into Serbia.
The calculation is based on current Serbian customs and tax rules and reflects how postal and courier shipments are typically processed. The result gives you a realistic estimate of the charges you may need to pay when the package arrives.
Yes. In certain cases packages may be exempt from customs duties and taxes.
For example, if a private individual sends a package to another private individual as a gift, and the value of the contents is below 70 EUR, it may be exempt from import charges.
The shipment must clearly be marked as a gift and must not contain commercial goods.
If the value exceeds this threshold, customs duties and VAT may apply to the declared value of the goods.
When goods are imported into Serbia, customs authorities calculate charges based on the declared value of the item and shipping costs.
The process generally follows these steps:
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The value of the goods is determined from the invoice or declared value.
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Customs duty is applied based on the product category.
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VAT (PDV) is calculated on the total value of the goods plus customs duty.
Because VAT is applied after customs duty is added, the total percentage paid may be higher than the base VAT rate.
There are some important differences between shipments delivered by regular postal services (PTT) and private courier companies.
Postal shipments (PTT):
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Usually processed through the postal customs center.
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Often have lower processing fees.
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May take longer to clear customs.
Courier services (DHL, UPS, FedEx, etc.):
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Faster customs processing.
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Additional brokerage or service fees may apply.
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Courier companies typically handle customs paperwork on your behalf.
Because of these service fees, courier deliveries may cost more than standard postal shipments.
When a package arrives in Serbia from abroad, it usually goes through the following process:
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The shipment arrives at the international postal or courier customs center.
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Customs officers review the declared value and documentation.
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If applicable, customs duty and VAT are calculated.
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The package is released for delivery after the charges are recorded.
For postal shipments, the charges are usually paid directly to the postman upon delivery. For courier services, the courier company may request payment before delivery.
Firstly, Customs clearance on packages is only carried out on certain value shipments. Customs then apply methods prescribed by the Customs Act and the accompanying regulations.
Customs Officials can determine the value of the package by reviewing the accompanying sales receipt, print out of won eBay auction/listing, etc. Customs Officials can also use other methods to determine the value of the shipment.
This is done because in practice it was shown that buyer or sellers may declare incorrect values on shipments for various reasons. Hence why Customs Officials take some receipts etc. with a grain of salt.
The total amount of import duties and other related costs you may have to pay after the delivery of your ordered goods is often (slightly) higher or lower than the amount the Import Duty and Tax Calculator indicated. The cause of this discrepancy comes from a number of small number of uncertainties in the variables of the calculator.
For example, the package delivery company could charge you an additional fee for an over-sized package. Another cost factor could be special tariffs imposed on certain (protected) goods. Finally, small discrepancies arise from differences in currency exchange rates used by the Import Duty and Tax Calculator and the Customs services.
Because of these small discrepancies the results of the calculator may only be used as an indication of the minimum added extra costs you can expect when importing goods. You should always verify the result of the calculation by manually calculating the outcome.
Example when buying a mobile phone worth €100.
If the seller offers free shipping, the customs value is simply the price of the product.
Product price: €100
Customs duty (10%):
€100 × 10% = €10
Value after customs duty:
€100 + €10 = €110
VAT (20%) is then calculated on that amount:
€110 × 20% = €22
Total cost including customs and VAT:
€110 + €22 = €132
Now let’s look at the case where shipping is not included in the price.
Product price: €100
Shipping cost: €20
Customs first calculates the total value of the shipment:
€100 + €20 = €120
Customs duty (10%) is applied to that amount:
€120 × 10% = €12
Value after customs duty:
€120 + €12 = €132
VAT (20%) is then calculated:
€132 × 20% = €26.4
Total cost including customs and VAT:
€132 + €26.4 = €158.4
Using the calculator is simple.
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Enter the price of the product in euros.
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Enter the shipping cost. If shipping is free, enter 0.
The calculator will automatically estimate the customs duty and VAT (PDV) that may apply when the package enters Serbia.
By default the calculator uses:
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10% customs duty
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20% VAT (PDV)
If the product you are importing falls under a different tariff category, you can manually adjust the Import Duty (Customs) field.
The exchange rate is automatically updated using the official EUR → RSD middle rate from the National Bank of Serbia (NBS).
The final result shows an estimated total cost including customs duty and VAT that may be charged when your shipment arrives.
WHY TRUST THIS CALCULATOR?
- Based on official data from the Serbian Ministry of Finance and Customs Administration
- Reflects current VAT (PDV) and customs duty rules
- Built and maintained by BeoGeek, used by thousands of users importing into Serbia
IMPORTANT!
This calculator provides an estimate based on publicly available customs and tax rules. Final charges are determined by Serbian Customs and may vary depending on product classification, declared value, and shipping method. If you have any issues with your package then feel free to write a formal complaint at the Post of Serbia, RJ Regional Postal and Logistics Center Belgrade in Ugrinovačka Street 210 b
REFERENCES
All information was obtained from Republic of Serbia, Ministry of Finances, Customs Bureau