Customs duties on antique books and maps imported as gifts from US to Germany

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All items are more than 100 years old and were originally printed in Europe (Belgium, Netherlands, Germany; I've learned that country of origin can make a big difference when it comes to customs).

Yes, there are many restrictions for such goods that are not of EU origin. This makes it simpler for customs.

I do have receipts that state how much I paid for the items.

The price you paid for is what counts. An estimate should only be made if there are no receipts. So bring them with you.

How would I determine the customs duty that would be due

For Books 7%, for everything else 19%, unless you are eligible for an exception under Article 42 (cultural materials).

Based on your description, I have listed 3 possibilities.
Follow the link for the complete list.


COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 1186/2009 of 16 November 2009 setting up a Community system of reliefs from customs duty
Article 42

The educational, scientific and cultural materials listed in Annex I shall be admitted free of import duties whoever the consignee and whatever the intended use of such materials may be.

ANNEX I A. Books, publications and documents

CN Code Description
4905 Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed
ex 4905 99 00 Maps, charts and diagrams of interest in scientific fields such as geology, zoology, botany, mineralogy, palaeontology, archaeology, ethnology, meteorology, climatology and geophysics
4911 Other printed matter, including pictures and photographs:

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