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How are VAT and customs fees handled?

VAT is included in our prices for deliveries within France and the European Union. For deliveries outside the EU, VAT will be deducted from your order price when you add the shipping address. Customs fees, taxes, duties, and handling fees are the responsibility of the customer. For more information, please contact the shipping company or customs office in your country.

European Union: There are no customs duties for deliveries within the European Union.

Outside the European Union: Purchases outside the European Union may be subject to customs duties. Please check with your country's customs office for applicable duties and taxes. Customs duties are always the buyer's responsibility.

United States: Customs duties apply to orders over 800 USD, including shipping and insurance costs.

United Kingdom: Importing goods into the United Kingdom is subject to customs duties above 135 GBP/150 EUR. Orders to the United Kingdom are final and non-exchangeable or non-returnable. Any refusal of goods due to high taxes will result in the destruction of the package by UK customs.

Switzerland: Products shipped to Switzerland are not subject to French VAT. VAT will be deducted from your order total when the delivery address is added. Upon import into Switzerland, products are subject to Swiss VAT, usually at a rate of 7.7%. This VAT will be calculated on the total order value, including shipping and insurance costs. In addition to VAT, customs duties may apply depending on the nature and value of the products. Customs processing fees charged by carriers are also the responsibility of the customer.

Canada: Products shipped to Canada may be subject to the Goods and Services Tax (GST), Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), or Provincial Sales Tax (PST) depending on the destination province. In addition to these taxes, customs duties may apply depending on the value and nature of the products. Customs processing fees charged by carriers are also the responsibility of the customer.

Australia: Products shipped to Australia valued at over 1,000 AUD are subject to GST (Goods and Services Tax) and may also be subject to customs duties. Customs processing fees charged by carriers are also the responsibility of the customer.

Japan: Products shipped to Japan may be subject to the consumption tax, usually at a rate of 10%. Customs duties may also apply depending on the nature and value of the products. Customs processing fees charged by carriers are also the responsibility of the customer.

Brazil: Products shipped to Brazil may be subject to ICMS (Imposto sobre Circulação de Mercadorias e Serviços) and customs duties. Customs processing fees charged by carriers are also the responsibility of the customer. It is important to note that customs procedures in Brazil can be particularly strict and complex.

Updated on: 09/08/2024

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