Entering the EU with a packaged netbook, duty and taxes

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There is no common rule across the EU. It depends what country you import to. They will charge you the full VAT % of the country in Question - provided that the items cost is below a certain level. There is a standard VAT of minimum 15%, but it's hard to set one rule for the whole EU, see here.

The duty for importing electronic goods into the EU is limited by the cost of the item: - Up to a value of €430 for air and sea travelers - Up to value of €300 for other travelers

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Depending on how you are entering a the EU you are exempt from taxes if the total value of goods is below a certain threshold:

(€ 300 if you are arriving on board a private ocean-going pleasure craft or private aircraft, € 430 in other cases)

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If the total value of the goods you are bringing are above these threshold there are three taxes applicable, which differ per member state.

  1. Import duty
  2. Excise duty
  3. VAT

There is a handy online calculator

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