How is Irish import duty calculated?

Customs duty is a percentage of the CIF value — goods value plus international freight plus insurance. The percentage comes from the EU TARIC tariff for your commodity code and the country of origin, so it ranges from 0% to over 17%.

What is the import VAT rate in Ireland?

The standard Irish import VAT rate is 23%. Reduced rates of 13.5% and 9% apply to specific categories, and most food and children's clothing is zero-rated. VAT is charged on the CIF value plus any customs duty plus inland transport.

Is there a duty-free threshold for imports into Ireland?

Yes. Consignments with an intrinsic value of EUR 150 or less are exempt from customs duty, though import VAT applies from the first euro since the EUR 22 VAT exemption was abolished on 1 July 2021.

Do goods from Great Britain attract duty?

They can. Under the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, goods of UK origin that meet the rules of origin are duty-free, but you must hold proof of origin. Goods that do not qualify are charged the standard TARIC rate.

Are my figures sent anywhere?

No. Every calculation runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is uploaded or stored, so you can model sensitive shipment values privately.

Ireland Import Duty & Customs Calculator

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This Ireland import duty and customs calculator estimates the full landed cost of bringing goods into the Republic of Ireland — the customs duty, the import VAT and any inland transport — on top of the price you paid. It is built for online shoppers, e-commerce sellers and importers buying from outside the EU who need the true cost before Revenue releases the parcel.

How it works

Ireland is part of the EU customs union, so duty follows the Union Customs Code. Two charges stack up:

Customs duty is a percentage of the CIF value (goods value plus international freight plus insurance). The rate comes from the EU TARIC tariff for your commodity code and the goods’ origin. Consignments with an intrinsic value of <= EUR 150 are duty-exempt.
Import VAT is charged on a wider base: CIF value plus the customs duty plus inland transport to the delivery address, at the standard 23% rate (or a reduced 13.5% / 9% / 0% rate for specific goods).

The total landed cost is therefore CIF + inland transport + customs duty + import VAT.

Example

A EUR 1,000 shipment with EUR 60 freight and EUR 15 insurance gives a CIF value of EUR 1,075. At a 3.7% duty rate the duty is about EUR 39.78. Import VAT at 23% applies to 1,075 + 39.78 = 1,114.78, giving roughly EUR 256.40. The total landed cost is about EUR 1,371.18 — over 37% on top of the goods value once both levies are added.

Notes

The duty rate is the single biggest variable — look up the correct TARIC commodity code rather than guessing. VAT-registered businesses can normally reclaim the import VAT, so for them the real cost is closer to CIF plus duty. This tool is an estimate and does not replace a formal customs declaration to Revenue.