Customs, Taxes & De Minimis

🌍 International Shipping & Customs – What You Should Know

📦 What is De Minimis?

De Minimis is the minimum value below which no customs duties or import taxes are applied when your order enters a country. This means if your jewelry order is below this value, you likely won’t have to pay additional charges. However, some countries may still apply VAT or local taxes, so it’s good to be informed before ordering.

 

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🌐 De Minimis Thresholds by Country

Here’s a quick guide to major countries and their duty-free import limits:

Country	De Minimis Threshold	Approx. USD Equivalent	Details
United States	$800 USD	$800	No duty or tax below this value
Canada	$20 CAD (duty), $40 CAD (tax)	~$15 / ~$30	Tax applies above $40 CAD
United Kingdom	£135 GBP	~$170	VAT applies above this value
European Union	€150 EUR	~$165	VAT from €0, duties over €150
Australia	AUD $1,000	~$660	GST applies regardless of value
New Zealand	NZD $1,000	~$610	GST applies over this value
India	₹1,000 INR	~$12	Low threshold, duties apply easily
Japan	¥10,000 JPY	~$66	Customs charges may apply above this
Singapore	SGD $400	~$295	GST applies above this value
UAE	AED 1,000	~$270	VAT may apply above this
South Africa	ZAR 500	~$26	Customs and VAT apply over this
Brazil	USD $50 (only private gifts)	$50	Commercial imports taxed fully

 

📝 Note: These values are for general reference and may change. We recommend checking with your local customs office for the latest information.

If you need help understanding the duties for your country or have a question about shipping, feel free to contact our support team — we’re happy to help!