German Customs Rules Simplified
For private imports to Germany, the key threshold is €150 for customs duty exemption. Below this, you only pay import VAT at 19% (or 7% for certain goods). Above €150, both customs duty and VAT apply. The good news: most Superbuy Spreadsheet items are classified as clothing or footwear with relatively low duty rates (8-12%). Always request a realistic invoice from your agent and keep individual item declarations reasonable. DHL and EMS have the smoothest customs clearance experience in Germany.