What is the customs duty from the USA to Denmark?
Online orders and parcels from America
Short answer
There is no single duty rate for goods from the USA: it depends on the type of goods and the value of the parcel. Above EUR 150 (about 1,150 kr.) per order you pay the normal duty rate for the goods, calculated on the price including freight. From 1 July 2026 orders of EUR 150 or less carry a fixed duty of EUR 3 per item group. You also pay 25 % Danish VAT, from 1 November 2026 an EU handling fee of EUR 2 per item group, and a carrier fee of typically 150–250 kr.
Why
- The duty rate above EUR 150 is set per type of goods in the EU customs tariff.
- VAT is calculated on goods, freight, duty and the handling fee together.
- The carrier calculates and collects duty and VAT for you.
Details
A pair of shoes at 225 USD (about 1,500 kr.) is above the EUR 150 limit, so normal duty applies on top of VAT.
Tip
Compare the total with the Danish price: after duty, VAT and the carrier fee, an American bargain can end up more expensive.
What may differ
Some goods also carry excise duties, for example spirits, coffee and sweets.
Common misconception
There is one fixed customs rate for everything bought in the USA.
What actually happens
The rate depends on the type of goods above EUR 150, and below that it is EUR 3 per item group from 1 July 2026.
People also ask
- How do I calculate customs from the USA?
- Do I pay VAT on cheap items from the USA?
- Can I pay customs directly to Toldstyrelsen?
Sources
- Danish Tax Agency: Duty on goods bought inside and outside the EUChecked at:
- Danish Customs Agency: Online shopping outside the EUChecked at:
- 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: Customs calculatorChecked 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.