Import duty calculator: Japan to Germany
Work out the duty, import VAT and fees on goods made in Japan and imported into Germany. Results use the same engine and tariff data as the LandedFees calculator, with the source of each rate.
Import rules for Germany
Read from the LandedFees engine for 27 October 2026. Product duty rates depend on the HS code; use the calculator above for yours.
Source: LandedFees engine country rules (formulas verified against primary sources, June 2026); LandedFees calculation engine (the same code the calculator on this page runs)
Source: Council Directive 2006/112/EC and the national VAT act (standard rate per OECD VAT/GST tables, June 2026); LandedFees engine country rules (formulas verified against primary sources, June 2026); LandedFees calculation engine (the same code the calculator on this page runs)
Source: EU low-value consignment (temporary EUR 3 flat duty)
Source: LandedFees engine country rules (formulas verified against primary sources, June 2026)
- EU TARIC consolidated tariff, data as of 26 October 2026, checked 26 October 2026
Trade agreements: Japan and Germany
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Duty by HS chapter from Japan to Germany
Chapter pages show the rate spread and a sample landed cost for the most traded product groups.
- HS 85Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders and reproducers
- HS 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
- HS 87Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock
- HS 73Articles of iron or steel
- HS 61Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted
- HS 62Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted
- HS 30Pharmaceutical products
- HS 39Plastics and articles thereof
- HS 90Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring and precision instruments
- HS 76Aluminium and articles thereof
Other origins into Germany
Importing from Japan to Germany: FAQ
How is import duty calculated for goods shipped from Japan to Germany?
Duty is the tariff rate for the product's HS code multiplied by the dutiable value. Germany assesses ad valorem duty on the CIF value: the price of the goods plus the cost of international freight and insurance to the point of entry. Import VAT (MwSt.) is then charged at 19% on CIF + duty. Enter your HS code or a product description above to get the exact rate for your goods.
What is the import VAT rate in Germany?
The standard rate used by the calculator is 19% (MwSt.), charged on CIF + duty.
Is there a de minimis threshold for imports into Germany?
Consignments up to EUR 150 no longer enter duty free. From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028 a temporary flat customs duty of EUR 3 applies per item (each distinct tariff classification) instead of the ad valorem rate. Import VAT is due from the first euro, either collected at sale under IOSS or charged at import.
Is shipping cost included in the dutiable value in Germany?
Yes. Germany uses CIF valuation, so international freight and insurance are added to the price of the goods before duty is calculated. Enter them in the shipping and insurance fields above.
Are there customs fees on top of duty in Germany?
The calculator applies no ad valorem entry fees or statutory surcharges for Germany. Broker, carrier and storage charges are not included.
What currency are duties paid in for Germany?
Duties and import taxes in Germany are assessed in EUR. The calculator above accepts an invoice in USD or EUR and reports the result in the invoice currency you choose.
Do goods from Japan get a preferential duty rate in Germany?
Possibly. The LandedFees trade agreement database lists EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement as covering both Japan and Germany. A preferential rate applies only when the goods meet the agreement's rules of origin and you claim it with the required proof of origin.
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