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Is there customs on Shein orders to Denmark?

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Short answer

Yes, when a Shein order or another cheap order is shipped from outside the EU, for example from China, it carries customs. From 1 July 2026 parcels worth EUR 150 or less pay EUR 3 (about 22 kr.) in duty per item group, so a T-shirt and a pair of jeans count as two item groups. From 1 November 2026 an EU handling fee of EUR 2 per item group is added, and 25 % Danish VAT applies to everything. If the webshop is registered for the EU scheme for small parcels, it usually charges duty and VAT at checkout, either in the price or as a separate amount.

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Why

  1. The new duty hits cheap parcels that used to be free of duty.
  2. Many different products in one order mean many item groups and more duty.
  3. The EUR 2 handling fee applies regardless of the value of the goods.

Details

Some goods from China, for example certain bicycles and bicycle parts, can also carry anti-dumping duty on top of the normal rate.

Tip

Look at the order summary before you pay: if Danish VAT is charged at checkout under the EU scheme, you pay no import VAT on arrival.

What may differ

If you regret a purchase and send it back, you do not get the EUR 3 duty or the handling fee refunded.

Common misconception

Orders placed before 1 July 2026 are free of the new duty.

What actually happens

The duty applies to goods declared from 1 July 2026, so an older order that arrives later can still be charged.

People also ask

  • Is there customs on Temu to Denmark?
  • What is the new EU handling fee?
  • Do you get customs back if you return a parcel?

Sources

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.

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