Import tax from Temu

Temu Customs Duty

Shipped from China
Average duty rate ~10.1% (global avg.)
IOSS registered Reviewed 11 Aug 2026

Temu ships from outside the EU, UK, and US alike. It's IOSS-registered for the EU, so VAT is collected at checkout there; everywhere else, expect the destination's standard import charges since there's no domestic Temu operation to avoid them.

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Key Takeaways

  • Temu ships internationally from China to every destination on this page - there’s no domestic Temu storefront to avoid import charges anywhere.
  • In the EU, Temu’s IOSS registration means VAT is included at checkout, plus a flat €3 customs duty per item under €150 since 1 July 2026.
  • In the US, duty now applies to every Temu order - the historic de minimis exemption is gone.
  • The UK still exempts customs duty entirely under £135, unlike the EU’s new flat-duty rule.

What You’ll Actually Pay, by Destination

Temu’s pricing model relies on direct shipment from China, so - unlike a store with local warehouses - the destination you’re shopping from determines the entire charge structure, not just the tax rate. See the comparison table below for the full breakdown.

In the EU specifically, roughly 91% of sub-€150 parcels arriving from China in 2024 came through platforms like Temu, Shein, and AliExpress combined (TechTimes, 2026) - a large enough share that the EU built its 1 July 2026 flat-duty rule with exactly this kind of order in mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Temu charge VAT or tax at checkout?

In the EU, yes - Temu is IOSS-registered, so VAT is included in the price you see. In other destinations, check the checkout screen directly, since registration status can differ by market.

Is there a way to buy from Temu without import charges?

Only if you’re shopping from within a market where Temu doesn’t need to import at all - and since Temu ships internationally from China everywhere, that isn’t currently the case for any of the destinations covered here.

How does Temu compare to Shein and AliExpress?

All three ship from China to international markets in a similar way, and all three are IOSS-registered in the EU. See the Shein and AliExpress pages for their own destination breakdowns.

Where Temu Ships To

Destination Duty rate Notes
EU Shipping to the EU Flat €3/item (IOSS, under €150); ~0-16.5% + handling above €150 Temu is IOSS-registered - VAT is included at checkout either way.
GB Shipping to the UK 0% duty under £135; ~4% (est.) + handling above, plus 20% VAT The UK has no flat low-value duty scheme yet, unlike the EU.
CN Shipping to China Full personal import - postal tax 13-50%, or ~9.1% via CBEC Temu primarily ships out of China to other markets - it isn't a domestic option for shoppers inside mainland China.
US Shipping to the USA ~12.5% (est.) duty + Merchandise Processing Fee US de minimis is gone - duty now applies to every order, regardless of value.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Temu charge VAT or tax at checkout?

In the EU, yes - Temu is IOSS-registered, so VAT is included in the price you see. In other destinations, check the checkout screen directly, since registration status can differ by market.

Is there a way to buy from Temu without import charges?

Only if you're shopping from within a market where Temu doesn't need to import at all - and since Temu ships internationally from China everywhere, that isn't currently the case for any of the destinations covered here.

How does Temu compare to Shein and AliExpress?

All three ship from China to international markets in a similar way, and all three are IOSS-registered in the EU. See the Shein and AliExpress pages for their own destination breakdowns.

See also

  • AliExpress - AliExpress ships from outside the EU, UK, and US across both its main storefronts (aliexpress.com and aliexpress.us). It's IOSS-registered for the EU, so VAT is collected at checkout there; elsewhere, expect the destination's standard import charges.
  • Amazon - Amazon is not one store for import purposes - it's a different answer depending on which of its country-specific sites you order from. Buy from your own region's Amazon site (amazon.de, amazon.co.uk, amazon.com, and so on) and it's a domestic order with no import charges at all. Order across borders - say, buying from amazon.com while living in the EU - and the destination's full import rules apply.
  • Shein - Shein ships from outside the EU, UK, and US alike. It's IOSS-registered for the EU, so VAT is collected at checkout there; everywhere else, expect the destination's standard import charges since there's no domestic Shein operation to avoid them.

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