Independent EU parcel guide
Ireland import charges calculator guide
For an ordinary low-value parcel sent from outside the EU to Ireland, the calculator defaults to Ireland’s 23% standard VAT rate. Reduced rates can apply to certain products.
The Irish VAT default
The official EU VAT table lists Ireland’s standard rate as 23%. This is a default for a mixed or unknown general-goods basket, not a claim that every product uses 23%.
If an official product-specific source establishes a reduced rate, use the clearly labelled manual override. A basket with different VAT treatments may need separate calculations.
Worked Irish example
For €100 of goods, €10 shipping and three declaration categories, the temporary duty estimate is €9. If VAT was not collected, the simplified VAT base is €119 and 23% VAT is €27.37. With a manually known €4.95 carrier fee, estimated additional charges are €41.32.
The carrier fee is not included in the VAT base in this calculator and is treated as VAT-inclusive.
Why there is no automatic An Post or courier fee
Administration fees can depend on the operator, service, payment route and effective date. The calculator does not infer a fee from the country, marketplace or parcel value.
Enter the amount only when the carrier has supplied it for the relevant service. This avoids presenting an old or inapplicable fee as a national rule.
Cases that need Revenue or customs guidance
Excise goods, prohibited or restricted products, consignments over €150 and origin claims need product-specific work. The flat calculator stops for those cases.