How much do you have to pay in customs in Denmark?
Duty, VAT and fees added up
Short answer
How much you pay depends on the value of the parcel and how many different types of goods it contains. For goods from outside the EU worth EUR 150 or less, the duty from 1 July 2026 is EUR 3 per item group, so three T-shirts, a pair of jeans and six drinking glasses make three item groups and EUR 9 in duty. From 1 November 2026 you also pay an EU handling fee of EUR 2 per item group. VAT is 25 % of the goods, freight, duty and fee together, and the carrier usually adds about 150–250 kr. for the declaration.
Why
- Above EUR 150 the duty is a percentage rate that depends on the type of goods.
- Ten identical pairs of cotton socks are one item group and pay EUR 3 in duty.
- The carrier fee often costs more than the duty itself on small parcels.
Details
The customs calculator on toldst.dk covers the most common goods, such as clothing and shoes, electronics, toys and beauty products.
Tip
Gather items of the same kind in one order: fewer item groups mean less duty and a smaller handling fee.
What may differ
The calculator gives an estimate only, and the carrier decides its own fee.
Common misconception
Customs is a fixed percentage of the whole order.
What actually happens
Up to EUR 150 it is a fixed EUR 3 per item group, and only above that a rate set by the type of goods.
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Sources
- Danish Customs Agency: New duty from 1 July 2026Checked at:
- Danish Customs Agency: New fee on e-commerce goods from outside the EUChecked at:
- Danish Customs Agency: Online shopping outside the EUChecked at:
- Danish Customs Agency: Customs calculatorChecked at:
- Danish Tax Agency: Duty on goods bought inside and outside the EUChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Entry and customs rules can change, so check the Danish Immigration Service, the Danish police and the Danish Customs Agency before you travel.
Planning and budgetRelated questions
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Do you pay customs on gifts sent to Denmark from outside the EU?
A gift sent by a private person from outside the EU is free of duty and VAT if it is worth EUR 45 or less.
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Can you bring medicine into Denmark?
Yes, from 1 January 2026 you may bring medicine into Denmark for personal use from any country, if it was sold legally in the country where you bought it.
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Can you bring meat and milk into Denmark from outside the EU?
No, travellers coming from a country outside the EU may not bring any meat or dairy products, which includes sausages, cheese and milk.
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Do you have to declare cash over EUR 10,000 when entering or leaving Denmark?
Yes, if you carry cash or other liquid assets worth EUR 10,000 (about 75,000 kr.) or more, you must declare them to Toldstyrelsen when you enter or leave Denmark.