Customs clearance of exports and imports

You can clear everything yourself or order a customs clearance service: Nova Post provides a full range of customs brokerage services. Customs clearance services are paid separately according to the customs brokerage agreement.

To get acquainted with the tariffs, follow the link

Documents for import clearance to Ukraine

customs declaration: to be filled in by a customs broker
registration card of the person handling the goods: accreditation card of the importer or recipient at the customs
international express delivery services agreement
certificate of transportation costs, depending on the terms of delivery
foreign economic contract between the sender and the recipient, if any
invoice
packing list/specification
customs declaration for shipments ≤ €150
other documents depending on the type of goods being shipped

For example: licenses and opinions of sanitary and epidemiological, veterinary, phytosanitary, radiological control, and gemological services.

Priority (preferential) regime of customs clearance of goods
Following the ratification of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union, most goods can now be imported into the European market without paying duties. This regime boosts Ukrainian exports and strengthens economic relations between Ukraine and the EU.
To get a preferential discount on customs clearance of goods, you must comply with the following conditions:
The goods must originate from a country party to the Agreement
The original proof of origin (validated certificate of EUR.1 / EUR-MED form for consignments worth over EUR 6,000 or “Declaration-Invoice” for consignments worth up to EUR 6,000) must be transported together with the goods and other supporting documents
The conditions for direct transportation from the country of origin to the country of destination party to the Agreement must be met
For details on the terms and conditions, refer to Annex IV to Protocol I of the Association Agreement.
Should you have any further questions, please contact your International Sales Manager or write to newclient@novaposhta.ua, ccl@novapost.com

Accrual of customs duties on imports to Ukraine

Shipment cost up to €150

No fees are charged

Shipment cost over €150

Import duty: % of the shipment cost depending on the UKT ZED code
VAT: 20% of the shipment cost and duty

Calculation example

import duty = (€200 - €150) x 10% = €5

VAT = (€200 - €150 + €5) x 20% = €11

Total tax payable: €5 + €11 = €16

Customs clearance rules for parcels from Ukrainian online stores in EU countries

For all parcels: €3 per each unique HS code in the parcel
For parcels with an invoice value over €150: customs duty from 0% to 17% according to TARIC tariffs, depending on the type of goods and country of origin.
VAT: from 0% to 27% of the customs value of the parcel.

Детальні правила нарахування мита залежать від країни призначення.

What are “parcel customs value” and “parcel invoice value”
Parcel customs value is the parcel invoice value specified in the invoice + delivery cost + fixed customs duty, if charged. VAT is calculated based on this amount.
Parcel invoice value is the sum of the value of each item in the invoice. The import duty rate is determined based on the invoice value of each item in the invoice, as the amount of import duty depends on the type of goods according to the TARIC classification.

Do not attempt to send a parcel as a private individual to avoid customs duties

EU Customs is introducing a new centralized analytics system (EUCDH) and mandatory product identifiers (PID). This will allow for the automatic detection of regular commercial shipments masquerading as personal ones.
Such shipments will be blocked at customs; in the event of reclassification of the shipment type, fines may be imposed.

How to pay customs duty for the buyer

Documents for export clearance from Ukraine

customs declaration: to be filled in by a customs broker
registration card of the person handling the goods: accreditation card of the exporter or sender at the customs
international express delivery services agreement
certificate of transportation costs, depending on the terms of delivery
foreign economic contract between the sender and the recipient, if any
invoice
packing list/specification
customs declaration for shipments ≤ €150
other documents depending on the type of goods being shipped

For B2C export shipments, you can order the service of paying customs duties by the sender as a legal entity instead of the recipient (DDP).
Contact your sales manager or send a request to newclient@novaposhta.ua

If you are sending an international shipment for the first time or have any inquiries regarding the customs clearance rules, accrual, and payment of customs duties, please contact your personal manager or leave a request on the website.