Import duty calculator: Italy to Sao Tome and Principe
Work out the duty, import VAT and fees on goods made in Italy and imported into Sao Tome and Principe. Results use the same engine and tariff data as the LandedFees calculator, with the source of each rate.
Import rules for Sao Tome and Principe
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: LandedFees engine country rules (formulas verified against primary sources, June 2026); LandedFees calculation engine (the same code the calculator on this page runs)
Source: LandedFees engine country rules (formulas verified against primary sources, June 2026)
Source: LandedFees engine country rules (formulas verified against primary sources, June 2026)
- WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS reported MFN (HS-6) - ST, data as of 31 December 2019, checked 23 October 2026
Trade agreements: Italy and Sao Tome and Principe
No agreement covering both countries is on file in the LandedFees trade agreement database.
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Duty by HS chapter from Italy to Sao Tome and Principe
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 Sao Tome and Principe
Importing from Italy to Sao Tome and Principe: FAQ
How is import duty calculated for goods shipped from Italy to Sao Tome and Principe?
Duty is the tariff rate for the product's HS code multiplied by the dutiable value. Sao Tome and Principe 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 (IVA) is then charged at 15% 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
The standard rate used by the calculator is 15% (IVA), charged on CIF + duty.
Is there a de minimis threshold for imports into Sao Tome and Principe?
There is no de minimis threshold on file for Sao Tome and Principe. Duty and import taxes apply from the first unit of value.
Is shipping cost included in the dutiable value in Sao Tome and Principe?
Yes. Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
The calculator applies no ad valorem entry fees or statutory surcharges for Sao Tome and Principe. Broker, carrier and storage charges are not included.
What currency are duties paid in for Sao Tome and Principe?
Duties and import taxes in Sao Tome and Principe are assessed in STN. The calculator above accepts an invoice in USD or STN and reports the result in the invoice currency you choose.
Do goods from Italy get a preferential duty rate in Sao Tome and Principe?
No trade agreement covering both Italy and Sao Tome and Principe is on file in the LandedFees trade agreement database, so the calculator uses the standard (MFN) rate. Additional duties that depend on origin are applied where the tariff data has them.
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