Customs & BrexitUpdated 5 days ago

CUSTOMS

In some cases, customs/import duties are charged once the parcel enters its destination country. Suspicious antwerp takes care of the shipment, but not of the possible additional expenses.

Suspicious Antwerp has no control over these charges and cannot give more information about the additional cost. We’d suggest to contact your local customs office for more information on the current rules, so you won’t be surprised by unexpected fees.

UNITED STATES
As of August 29, 2025, all international shipments to the U.S. are subject to import duties, taxes, and customs clearance fees regardless of the order value. This is due to a change in U.S. trade policy that ended the previous duty-free threshold of $800. These fees are applied by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, not by us, and must be paid by the recipient in order to receive the package.

BREXIT

Extra taxes upon arrival in the United Kingdom can be explained as a result of Brexit.  From 1 January 2021, VAT and customs regulations make a distinction based on the value of goods sent to the United Kingdom. The threshold is £135. 


Goods not exceeding £135 in value: the goods are liable to United Kingdom VAT. There are no additional charges the customer will be charged for upon receipt of the goods.

Goods exceeding £135 in value: the goods are liable to United Kingdom VAT. There is an additional customs import fee of approximately 20%. 

All details on the changes are available on the British Government website.