Let's calculate customs duties for parcels from China to Belarus. Yeah, now you can't speed up

By 2019, the limit on parcels from abroad will gradually increase to 200 euros per month. About this on June 8th round table Deputy Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade Irina Narkevich reported on issues of electronic commerce.

According to Irina Narkevich, since the introduction of limits on parcels, Belposhta has lost a fairly large amount of money.

We knew that there would be a redistribution of the flow of goods to the territory of Russia - post offices The Bryansk and Smolensk regions are now actively working for Belarus. Therefore, the post office is now actively initiating the return of the previous limits,” said the deputy minister.

The return to the limit of 200 euros per month will occur gradually until 2019. As Irina Narkevich notes, an immediate return to the previous amounts is impossible. The deputy minister also does not name specific dates for increasing the limits:

This issue is currently being discussed jointly with the State Customs Committee. They proposed this option: so that the total amount of parcels per month does not exceed 200 euros, and the cost of one remains at 22 euros. That is, a person will be able to order more things duty-free.

Let us remind you that limits on parcels from abroad and the import of goods from abroad were introduced on April 14, 2016. The reason for tightening the limits on duty-free import of goods was a significant increase in the volume of import of goods on a commercial scale to individuals without paying customs duties. Over the past year, Belarusians received 12.7 million international postal items and only 1% of them, according to data reported by the State Customs Committee, exceeded the limit of 22 euros. Belarusians paid 2.4 million rubles last year for exceeding the limits.

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Now in 2020, the so-called tax on parcels from China and other countries to Belarus works clearly and is 100% efficient. The only good news is that Alexander Lukashenko signed decree No. 490 “On customs regulation” on December 22, 2018, which slightly improved the situation for shopaholics.

The new law increases the monthly norm for duty-free import of goods into Belarus for personal use in international postal items from 22 euros and 10 kg to 200 euros and 31 kg (in total), while maintaining the one-time norm for one item in the amount of 22 euros and 10 kg.

So how much can I buy from abroad?

The one-time limit for one parcel remains the same - up to 22 euros!!! But in total, you can order 200 euros worth of such parcels in a month without consequences.

Orders that do not meet the established limit are not prohibited, but the amount exceeding this limit is subject to customs tax. In addition, it will become mandatory to pay a fixed customs duty, as a rule, in the amount of five euros.

What will happen to me if I exceeded the order limits from AliExpress and other foreign stores?

Payment for parcels individuals, which exceed the total norm of 200 euros per month, are considered commercial consignments of goods and are therefore subject to a customs duty of 30% of the excess price.

And let's not get confused! Additionally, you must pay customs duty. Its value depends on the type of product. For example, you need to pay an additional 5 euros for a telephone (and for most of your orders the additional payment will be exactly that).

Parcel duty calculator

Our customs duties calculator for parcels will easily help you calculate the amount of tax per shipment of 22 euros and 10 kg (not to be confused with the new total monthly limit of 200 euros).

Just indicate the price for the parcel and its weight. Please note that all calculations are provided for informational purposes only.

Also, the calculation of customs tax can be easily calculated manually without a calculator for parcels from abroad:

• For example, the price of the parcel: 100 euros and weight: 2 kg (no more than 10 kg);
• Excess: 100 – 22 = 78 euros;
• 30% of the amount received is 23.4 euros;
• Customs duty – 5 euros;
• The total duty on the parcel will be: 23.4 + 5 = 28.4 euros.

If there is an excess in weight, and not in cost, it will be even easier to calculate: 4 euros per 1 kg in excess of 10 allowed. All these restrictions apply to any foreign online stores: Aliexpress, EBay, ASOS, Amazon, iHerb, Shein and many others.

Where and how to pay tax on parcels in Belarus?

You can check with your postal operator about customs duties. The fee is paid at the delivery point of RUE "Belpochta".

Limits and duties on parcels in Belarus are a kind of protection of the domestic market from the cheapest imports from China, the USA and other countries. Plus a method of taxation of citizens who purchase goods for commercial purposes.

These limits are aimed against foreign online stores, so that ordering from Aliexpress to Belarus would be unprofitable. Moreover, all parcels from non-CIS countries are in this situation (even gifts from relatives from abroad are subject to tax).

Prime Minister of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich spoke about the harm of foreign mail to the country's economy and that this is illegal enrichment. Such statements met with a lot of criticism, because most imported products are not produced or even sold in Belarus.

In the end, we remembered the “transparency” of internal borders Customs Union. Recipients of commercial goods or expensive parcels will order them to Russia or another CU country and pay for shipping to Belarus.

We warn you that deliberately reducing the cost of a parcel is a thankless task. Customs owns the price range of many popular products!

How to track a parcel from China (and other countries) to Belarus? There is such an opportunity on the official website of Belposhta.

All registered foreign and local postal items are tracked using a special track number.

Postal code markings:

• R-BY (Rx012345675BY) – small correspondence;
• C—BY (Cx012345675BY) – standard package;
• E-BY (Ex012345675BY) – international express correspondence EMS;
• A—BY (Ax012345675BY) is our internal mail of the Republic of Belarus.

It is very easy to track your parcel on the Belposhta website. Either immediately follow this link: https://webservices.belpost.by/searchRu.aspx, or find the item “Mail tracking” in the left menu and click on it.

On the page that opens there is a form for entering the parcel departure number. We enter the track number received on the website of a foreign or local online store and click the “Search” button.

When do you need to pay the duty?

If the status of the parcel contains the inscription “For transfer to customs, it is necessary to clarify the data,” you will have to indicate detailed information in the “Form to fill out” field, otherwise the shipment will be sent back to the seller. Customs needs this data when recording shipments received by an individual from abroad within a month within the limit of 200 euros.

Information about customs inspection and the accrual of the fee (30% of exceeding the limit plus 5 euros for documentation) will be available on a new page.

Watch the video below: How are parcels from abroad checked?

Paid parcel storage

From February 1, 2018, Belposhta branches will charge a storage fee international shipments. Information about this was published on their official website.

If any international parcel is not claimed for more than 7 calendar days at Belposhta branches, you need to pay 0.36 BYN. rubles for each day of delay.

As you know, duty-free import of parcels from abroad to Belarus is limited to a one-time rate of 22 euros and 10 kg per shipment. And in total per month up to 200 euros and 31 kg.

There are 3 popular options to avoid this limit.

1. Ask the seller to indicate a lower price for goods

You can just come to an agreement. And the sender will indicate the lowest price for the product. For example, 20 dollars for chinese phone with a real cost of $150.

But keep in mind that customs officers evaluate the parcel in their own way. They calculate the average price of the goods in the country from which the parcel arrived and display the current price tag. In this case, an examination will be appointed.

And after it, you will still have to pay customs duties for parcels to Belarus from the same AliExpress or American iHerb. But to do this, they will have to open each package, which will delay processing for years to come. Surely no one will do that!

2. Order parcels for friends in another country

You can also consider an order for a resident (relative or friend) of the Customs Union country (,), who will send it to you from there. And these costs will be much lower than the duty.

Or order a parcel to Russian branch“on demand” somewhere in the border zone of the Smolensk or Bryansk region. Thus, you can bypass the Belarusian limit. A very popular method especially among those who live near Russia.

3. Mail Forwarding came to Belarus together with AlmostPochta

Mail Forwarding (or “Your address abroad”, hereinafter abbreviated as MF) is a service of using the warehouse address of an intermediary company when making a purchase abroad yourself. This is paid, but the price is much less than the fee. Please note that the address is chosen in the countries of the Customs Union in order to avoid paying tax.

Before you use one of the tips, remember a simple rule: any attempt to circumvent the law can result in trouble.

The best online stores with delivery to Belarus

These are the best shopping malls you don't have to worry about! Your parcels will definitely arrive, there will be no fraud with bank cards or unexpected additional fees during ordering.

1. Aliexpress.com is the most popular online store among Belarusians! From Aliexpress you can order clothes, shoes, gadgets, cosmetics, perfumes, toys, jewelry, dishes, household goods and thousands of other items. Aliexpress unites hundreds of thousands of sellers from different parts of China and other countries, resulting in insane competition with very low prices for all goods. There are both paid and free AliExpress delivery to Belarus, on average 2-4 weeks.
2. iHerb.com is the most popular online store from the USA, specializing in environmentally friendly products, vitamins and organic cosmetics of impeccable quality. Regular discounts and the absence of intermediaries during purchases make prices for many goods significantly lower than in local stores. iHerb delivers orders all over the world, including Belarus. Read more about ordering on iHerb.
3. Shein.com
   - one of the world's leading online stores fashionable clothes and accessories. Shein is an incredible find for girls! Fashionable dresses, tops, skirts, jeans, jewelry - your eyes will run wild at the variety of styles, trends, colors and original design solutions. Delivery from the Shein store to Belarus is very fast and economical. See all the details on the official website in Russian.
4. eBay.com
   is a major global online auction with tens of millions of simultaneously auctioned lots in more than 3 thousand categories. eBay has about thirty branches around the world. Strength site - eBay purchase protection system with payment via PayPal. The buyer will be able to get a refund for everything, including shipping, if the item was received in poor condition.
5. Amazon.com
   is the largest hypermarket offering absolutely everything with worldwide delivery from the USA. In the Amazon online store you can buy both food and industrial machines for production. Belarusians order e-books Kindle, small appliances, children's toys, food, household goods, sports equipment and much more.

What do we have? Top 10 popular Belarusian online stores

Among the well-known Belarusian hypermarkets operating online, we can highlight several of the most reliable and time-tested ones. They offer quality products and affordable payment methods without additional fees or customs obligations.

1. Lamoda is one of the popular clothing and footwear stores in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine. The range of products is quite wide - outerwear, underwear, blouses, tops, skirts, trousers, dresses, shoes and much more. The store's catalogs present various collections of inexpensive and premium brand brands. Lamoda offers its customers constant discounts and sends many promotional codes that pleasantly reduce the prices of goods. Free delivery with try-on at home for up to 7 items.
2. – hypermarket of equipment, electronics, goods for auto, garden and personal hygiene. It has been operating on the Belarusian market for 15 years. Often products can be purchased at attractive discounts. “21st Century” provides its clients with a wide range of payment options - cash, bank transfer, bank cards and installment cards. Delivery of goods within Belarus is free for orders over 75 rubles. For a smaller purchase amount, the goods will be delivered for a fee, or you can pick them up for free from a pick-up point.
3. 5 Element – ​​leading store household appliances and electronics, with a wide range of products. For regular customers it will be interesting bonus program. The store offers online payment by bank cards, through the ERIP system, cash upon delivery or pickup. You can also purchase in installments or on credit. Goods over 50 rubles, ordered online or by phone, will be delivered free of charge throughout Belarus, or it can be picked up in one of the many offline stores of the 5 Element network.
4. Kit.by is a large online store of plumbing and related products: bathroom furniture, kitchen products, tiles. There is a nice bonus program. You can pay for the ordered goods in various ways: online, through ERIP, by bank transfer, in cash upon courier delivery, as well as with bank cards in installments. Orders for a large amount are delivered free of charge, for a small amount - for a fee, there is the possibility of self-pickup in Minsk.
5. Xiaomi Belarus is a mono-brand online store of popular Chinese trademark. It presents a fairly modest assortment of fashionable gadgets, accessories and other Xiaomi products. The ordered product can be paid in various ways - cash, online by bank card or some installment cards, through ERIP and from an account mobile phone. You can pick up your order at a pick-up point, or from a courier - with paid or free delivery.
6. i-Store is the only official partner Apple in Belarus with Apple Premium Reseller status. By low prices you can buy an iPhone, Mac computer or iPad tablet, as well as other Apple technology and accessories for it. Pickup is free from the i-Store store (Minsk, Lenin St., 5 or Pobediteley Ave., 9 or Pritytskogo St., 156), own delivery by courier in Minsk or delivery throughout Belarus by Autolight Express service.
7. Expedition is an online store of a popular travel brand. Specializes in outdoor products, auto products and original gifts. Payment for purchases is possible with bank cards online, some installment cards, through ERIP, cash or by bank transfer. Courier delivery works in large cities, in others settlements Products are sent via mail.
8. E-delivery is a popular online hypermarket of food and consumer goods in Belarus. Purchases are selected into the shopping cart on the website, and when the amount reaches 35 rubles, it becomes possible to free shipping by courier in major cities of Belarus and their environs. You can pay for goods in cash (courier or at the post office), bank cards and installment cards online or upon receipt of purchases. Customers of the store can participate in the “Luck to boot” lottery.
9. Padarunki BY – online store of gifts and souvenirs from the world famous brands such as: VICTORINOX (penknives from Switzerland), PARKER (writing instruments), ZIPPO (legendary lighters from the USA) and much more. Delivery by courier in Minsk or pick-up from the office-shop at st. Vostochnaya, 133. Orders are sent throughout Belarus by BelPocht or Globel24 courier service.
10. Sundays is an online store of goods for recreation and gardening. Available for clients discount program and cash back. Payment is possible online by bank cards and installment cards, in cash and by bank transfer, through ERIP. Goods are delivered free of charge only in Minsk and the surrounding area. Pickup is possible from points in the Minsk region. There is paid delivery throughout Belarus - using special courier services or Belposhta.

It is worth noting that the local Belarusian online sales market does not stand still. More and more new players are appearing, approaching the quality and prices of their foreign counterparts.

Top Russian online stores are also opening their branches, for example, Lamoda.by, whose prices for the same branded clothing are not at all bad. This means that the need to buy new sneakers or panties from the same Chinese Shein.com will gradually disappear.

What will happen to the duty from January 1, 2020?

From January 1, 2020, customs duties for overweight parcels in Belarus, including in all EAEU countries, will be reduced to 15% of the price of the imported parcel, but not less than 2 euros per 1 kilogram of weight if the limit is exceeded.

Do you have any questions? Write in the comments (I answer as quickly as possible). Enjoy your shopping without unnecessary overpayments!

In Belarus, the threshold for duty-free import of goods in international mail will remain the same for now - no more than 22 euros and 10 kg per month.

“No changes to the limit on international parcels are expected in Belarus in the near future”, - the head of the organization’s department said at a press conference on January 25 in Minsk customs control State Customs Committee Dmitry Kovalenok.

“At the same time, agreements in principle to reduce the limit of this norm in Russia and Kazakhstan have already been fixed and will soon be published on the website of the Eurasian economic commission. As for the Republic of Belarus, no changes are expected in the near future, but again, as soon as the decision of the EEC Council comes into force, we will have the opportunity to subsequently revise the norm", - said the representative of the State Customs Committee.

At the same time, he noted that the situation that existed at the time the decision was made several years ago to reduce the limit on parcels to 22 euros “hasn’t changed fundamentally.”

“That is, the volume of parcels has not stopped. If in 2015 about 6.5 million parcels arrived in Belarus, the trend of constant growth continues. But here it is important to note that the trend of importing mass quantities of goods has stopped. For example, in 2015, about 400 people in Belarus received more than a hundred parcels per year. That is, what kind of import of goods for personal use can we talk about? Now this figure is six times less, and we constantly monitor such people; they are under the control of both customs and tax authorities.”, - said Kovalenok.

In addition, the representative of the State Customs Committee continued, as soon as the standard of 22 euros for parcels from abroad was introduced, cash receipts increased. Thus, in 2017, the treasury of Belarus received about 3.7 million rubles from individuals.

“Comparing 11 million parcels and 3.7 million payments, it turns out that each parcel brought in about 33 kopecks”, he noted.

The leadership of the State Customs Committee cannot yet clearly answer when and whether the current norm for parcels from abroad will be revised in Belarus in accordance with the latest decisions adopted within the EAEU. Customs officers indicate that a decision on this issue should be made at a higher level, taking into account the opinions of all interested ministries and departments.

“In general, we need to look at how this will affect the economy of our country. The task of the State Customs Committee is to show commercial consignments of goods, we can cope with this"- said the head of the State Customs Committee Yuri Senko.

In 2016, Belarus significantly reduced the limit on duty free parcels from abroad. Now Belarusians have to pay customs duties if the cost of the ordered goods exceeds 22 euros and weighs more than 10 kilograms. If the limit is exceeded, the addressee will pay 30% of the excess amount (but not less than 4 euros per kg), as well as a customs fee of 5 euros. Previously, in Belarus the limit on parcels for personal use was 200 euros and 31 kilograms per month.

At the end of 2017, within the framework of the EAEU, the concept of a gradual reduction of customs limits was approved, which included goods that are delivered to the buyer from abroad through international mail or by a carrier, including purchases in foreign online stores.

In particular, within three years, the EAEU countries must adopt uniform limits on the maximum value and weight of parcels from abroad. If the decision is made, Russia and Kazakhstan will lower their limits from 1,000 euros to 200, and Belarus could raise them from 22 to 200.

According to the decision, from January 1, 2018, a limit of 1,000 euros and 31 kg per calendar month is expected to be established. From January 1, 2019, for one calendar month, without paying customs duties and taxes, it will be possible to order goods totaling up to 500 euros and weighing no more than 31 kg. In addition, all restrictions on time and number of orders will be lifted.

At the same time, countries may introduce additional restrictions that reduce import standards.

From April 14, 2016, the norms for duty-free receipt of goods by post have changed in the Republic of Belarus. Without paying customs duties, one person is allowed to receive property worth no more than 22 euros and weighing up to 10 kilograms. Parcels that do not fit within the established limit are not prohibited, however, the amount exceeding the permissible norms is subject to customs duty, in addition, payment of a fixed customs fee becomes mandatory.

The above restrictions are established in Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus No. 40 dated February 11, 2016.

Payments for parcels to individuals exceeding the established standards are paid in the same way as commercial consignments of goods. Currently, the customs duty is (in most cases) 30% of the cost, but not less than 4 euros per 1 kg of weight in excess of the cost and (or) weight standards. The amount of customs duty depends on the type of product, for example, for a telephone you will have to pay 5 euros.

The calculation mechanism can be visualized as a simple arithmetic problem:

• Parcel cost: 100 euros;
• Amount exceeding the limit: 100 - 22 = 78 euros;
• 30% of 78 euros = 23.4 euros;
• Customs duty - 5 euros;
• Total: 23.4 + 5 = 28.4 euros.

In case of exceeding the limit in weight, but not in cost, the calculation is even simpler: 4 euros for each kilogram in excess of 10 allowed.

The recipient of the parcel will be able to learn about accrued customs duties from the telecom operator. You can also pay them at the post office upon receipt of the goods.

Limits and duties on parcels are usually considered as a kind of protective measures to protect the domestic market from cheaper imported goods, as well as a way of taxing citizens who purchase commercial quantities of goods under the guise of things for personal use. All imposed restrictions are aimed mainly against online stores in non-CIS countries. However, officially all parcels from abroad are in the same position, i.e. even gifts from foreign relatives may be subject to duties and fees.

It is worth warning here that deliberately underestimating the cost of a parcel becomes, at the very least, a thankless task. Customs authorities have sufficient information about the price range of most common goods

The opinion that mail from abroad harms the domestic economy and contributes to illegal enrichment was expressed by Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich, several months before the signing of Decree No. 40. Such statements have met with much criticism. In particular, it was stated that 80 - 90% of Belarusians do not receive parcels from abroad. That a significant portion of imported goods arriving by mail are not produced in the Republic. And finally, they reminded us of the “transparency” of the internal borders of the Customs Union. Thanks to this, recipients of commercial consignments of goods or simply expensive parcels can order them to an address in Russia or another country of the Customs Union (where the cost limits are hundreds of times higher) and pay for shipping services to Belarus. No increase in revenue due to the new rules has yet been reported. According to online surveys, the majority of respondents intend to refuse expensive parcels from abroad. This does not guarantee a commensurate increase in budget revenues, but it is certainly unpleasant for domestic buyers.

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The threshold for duty-free import of goods in international mail to Belarus has been increased to 200 euros and 31 kilograms. But there is a nuance: this is the monthly norm in total; the one-time norm for one shipment will be 22 euros and 10 kg. This is provided for by presidential decree No. 490 of December 22 “On customs regulation,” the press service of the head of state reports.

The Decree increases the maximum permissible monthly norm for duty-free import of goods for personal use in international postal items from 22 euros and 10 kg to 200 euros and 31 kg (in total), while maintaining the one-time norm for one item in the amount of 22 euros and 10 kg.

The document also removes restrictions on the import of medical goods, food products, dietary therapeutic nutrition, necessary for citizens suffering from certain incurable diseases.

Let us remind you that from April 14, 2016, the maximum amount of parcels in Belarus is limited to 22 euros and 10 kilograms per month (regardless of the number of purchases). For everything that is more than the limit, you need to pay 30% of the excess amount. In addition, you additionally need to pay a customs fee of 5 euros for customs operations for each parcel.

In 2017, we received about 11 million parcels from abroad. Only about 1% of them exceeded the duty-free import rate, that is, 22 euros in value.