United States
Since August 29, 2025, CBP says the de minimis exemption no longer applies broadly to commercial shipments from any country. Treat US parcels as customs-sensitive and check current CBP guidance before shipping.
CBP de minimis guidance
Hipobuy Customs by Country
Hipobuy Customs by Country
Official customs and tax checkpoints for Hipobuy parcels to the US, EU, UK, Canada and Australia before shipping payment.
Official checks
Check customs by destination before parcel payment
These notes are not tax quotes. They point buyers to the official rule area that can change the real cost or delivery risk.
European Union
The European Commission announced a EUR 3 customs duty on low-value parcels from July 1, 2026. EU buyers should watch customs wording, VAT handling and route terms before choosing a cheap line.
European Commission updateUnited Kingdom
UK guidance separates gifts from purchases. For ordinary online purchases, do not assume gift-style thresholds or seller wording removes VAT, customs duty or carrier handling.
GOV.UK import duty guidanceCanada
CBSA and Canada Post explain that imported goods can be assessed for duty, tax and handling. Canada buyers should check item type, declared value and postal or courier handling before parcel payment.
CBSA courier importsAustralia
The Australian Border Force explains the import process for goods sent by post or mail. Check restricted goods, GST or duty handling and documentation before treating a route as final.
ABF importing by postGuide
How to use customs notes with Hipobuy
Start with destination
A route that looks cheap for one country may be unsuitable for another because tax handling, customs review and carrier processing differ.
Use item type honestly
Clothing, shoes, electronics, perfume, cosmetics and branded gift packaging can create different customs or route checks.
Compare declared value
Declaration is a compliance detail, not decoration. Keep product price, parcel contents and local rules in mind before payment.
Save current evidence
Keep the live route screen, parcel weight, item list and official country guidance if you need to discuss a parcel later.
Guide
When this page is not enough
Commercial reselling
If the parcel is for business resale, do not rely on buyer hobby guides. Check formal import rules for your country.
High-value parcels
A high declared value can change duty, tax, documentation and insurance decisions. Confirm with official customs resources first.
Restricted categories
Medicine, alcohol, tobacco, food, liquids, batteries, powders and branded goods may need more than a normal shipping route choice.
Live route changes
If Hipobuy's account page shows newer route terms than this page, use the live account wording and official government source.
Next step
Shipping PlannerNeed to estimate parcel weight first?
Return to the shipping planner and compare actual weight, volume weight and item restrictions before choosing a line.