Slovenia Customs Duty

Key Takeaways

• Slovenia’s standard VAT rate is 22%, a few points above the roughly 21-22% EU average and two points higher than neighboring Austria’s 20%.
• Slovenia was one of the first former Eastern Bloc countries to adopt the euro, joining the eurozone in 2007, so orders in euros compare directly to the EU’s €150 threshold.
• As an EU member state, Slovenia follows the same EU-wide €150 threshold and IOSS-based duty rules as every other member.
• Orders under €150 from IOSS-registered sellers pay a flat €3 customs duty per item type, since 1 July 2026.
• Slovenian VAT and customs matters are administered by FURS (Finančna uprava Republike Slovenije, the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia).

How Slovenian Import Rules Work

Slovenia is one of 27 EU member states, so it follows the EU’s shared customs and VAT framework rather than a country-specific system - the only thing that varies by country is the VAT rate itself, applied based on where the goods are delivered, not where the seller is based.

At 22%, Slovenia’s VAT rate is slightly above the EU average and noticeably higher than several of its neighbors, including Austria’s 20%. Everything else follows the standard EU rules:

• Under €150, IOSS seller: 22% VAT included at checkout, plus a flat €3 customs duty per item type.
• Under €150, non-IOSS seller: 22% VAT collected by the courier, no customs duty.
• Over €150: 22% VAT, customs duty (typically 0-16.5% by product category), and a carrier handling fee, regardless of IOSS status.

Because Slovenia has used the euro since 2007, there’s no currency-conversion step for Slovenian shoppers: an order’s euro price is compared directly against the EU’s €150 threshold, unlike in non-eurozone EU countries such as Romania or Sweden.

For the full EU-wide rules and every member state’s VAT rate, see the EU customs duty guide and full EU import rules explainer.

Slovenia-Specific Considerations

VAT and customs in Slovenia are both administered by FURS (Finančna uprava Republike Slovenije, the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia), the single agency responsible for collecting VAT and processing customs declarations on imported goods. Slovenia has also been modernizing its digital customs infrastructure in recent years, rolling out more automated, centralized processing for import declarations in line with EU-wide efforts to streamline how member states handle cross-border parcel clearance.

Slovenia’s VAT system includes two reduced rates below the 22% standard rate: 9.5% and 5%, applied to specific categories of goods and services such as food, pharmaceuticals, and books, alongside a 0% rate for select passenger transport services. As with other EU countries, though, most general merchandise ordered from foreign online stores, electronics, clothing, and accessories, is taxed at the full 22% standard rate rather than one of these reduced categories.

With a population of roughly 2.1 million, Slovenia is one of the EU’s smaller member states, and its position bordering Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Croatia means many Slovenian shoppers routinely order from retailers in neighboring EU countries as well as from outside the EU. Only the latter, orders shipped from outside the EU customs union, fall under the €150 threshold and duty rules described here.

Frequently Asked Questions About Customs Duty in Slovenia

Is Slovenia’s 22% VAT rate high compared to the rest of the EU?

It’s on the higher side. Standard VAT rates across the EU range from Luxembourg’s 17% up to Hungary’s 27%, and Slovenia’s 22% sits above the roughly 21-22% EU average, including two points above neighboring Austria’s 20%.

Does Slovenia have reduced VAT rates that apply to online orders?

Slovenia has two reduced rates, 9.5% and 5%, for specific categories like food, pharmaceuticals, and books, but most general merchandise bought from foreign online stores is taxed at the full 22% standard rate.

Since Slovenia uses the euro, do I need to worry about currency conversion for the €150 threshold?

No. Slovenia has used the euro since 2007, so an order’s euro-denominated price is compared directly to the EU’s €150 threshold, with none of the currency-conversion considerations that shoppers in non-euro EU countries like Romania or Sweden need to account for.

Which authority handles VAT and customs clearance in Slovenia?

FURS (Finančna uprava Republike Slovenije, the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia) administers both VAT collection and customs clearance for goods entering Slovenia.

Where can I check product-specific duty rates for an order into Slovenia?

Use the EU tariff lookup tool for category-level duty rates, which apply the same way regardless of which EU country you’re in.