International Shipping Country Guides
16 destination guides with reference rates, delivery times and what the recipient actually pays
IntlMail publishes 16 country guides, not 190+. Each was checked against the national customs authority or carrier sources on October 31, 2026. We add a destination only when we can verify enough to be useful. If one you ship to is missing, let us know. For any other destination, start with the duties and taxes guide and the delivery estimator.
North America
Europe
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
VAT at checkout to £135; the £39 limit is for gifts only.
🇩🇪 Germany
19% VAT from €0 plus a €3 EU duty on small online orders.
🇫🇷 France
20% TVA from €0; the national €2 parcel tax was suspended in July 2026.
🇮🇹 Italy
22% IVA from €0; a national €2 contribution is still deferred.
🇪🇸 Spain
21% IVA on the mainland; the Canary Islands use different rules.
🇮🇪 Ireland
23% VAT from €0, and Northern Ireland is a separate answer.
Asia-Pacific
🇯🇵 Japan
¥10,000 taxable limit, about ¥16,666 at retail for personal buys.
🇰🇷 South Korea
US$200 limit on US purchases, and the recipient needs a customs code.
🇨🇳 China
Tax waived at ¥50 or less; ¥2,000 parcel limit for personal items.
🇮🇳 India
No ₹5,000 gift exemption; plan on 30% to 45% for personal imports.
🇵🇭 Philippines
₱10,000 de minimis, ₱150,000 for balikbayan boxes.
🇦🇺 Australia
Nothing at the border to A$1,000, but sellers may add 10% GST.
Thresholds and tax rates compared
| Destination | Low-value limit | VAT or similar | Key note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | A$1,000 (border) | 10% GST | Registered sellers charge GST at checkout |
| Brazil | US$50 (certified platforms) | 17-20% ICMS | Import tax 60% otherwise |
| Canada | C$150 duty / C$40 tax (courier); C$20 (mail) | 5-15% GST/HST | Gifts to C$60 |
| China | Tax waived if ¥50 or less | 13-50% postal tax | ¥2,000 personal parcel limit |
| France | €0; €3 per category to €150 | 20% TVA | Gifts to €45 |
| Germany | €0; €3 per category to €150 | 19% VAT | Gifts to €45 |
| India | None | 18% IGST (typical) | No gift exemption by post or courier |
| Ireland | €0; €3 per category to €150 | 23% VAT | Gifts to €45 |
| Italy | €0; €3 per category to €150 | 22% IVA | Gifts to €45 |
| Japan | ¥10,000 taxable value | 10% consumption tax | 60% rule on personal buys |
| Mexico | About US$50 (US/Canada courier) | 16% IVA | US$50 to US$117 band unclear |
| Philippines | ₱10,000 | 12% VAT | Balikbayan ₱150,000 |
| South Korea | US$200 from US; US$150 other | 10% VAT | Whole value taxed once over |
| Spain | €0; €3 per category to €150 | 21% IVA | Canary Islands differ |
| UAE | About AED 1,000 (duty) | 5% VAT | Confirm limit with carrier |
| United Kingdom | £135 duty; VAT from £0 | 20% VAT | Gifts to £39 |
Planning summary only. Rules differ for purchases and gifts, and by carrier. From 1 November 2026 a €2 EU handling fee also applies to e-commerce items. Try the duty calculator for a parcel-level estimate.
Before you ship anywhere
- Customs forms: goods need customs data. See customs forms, CN22 and CN23.
- USPS availability: destinations are suspended and restored often. Check USPS service alerts.
- Prohibited items: check the prohibited items guide and the country page.
- Delivery times: typical planning ranges, not guarantees.