What is Czech Republic's de minimis import threshold?

Czech Republic's de minimis threshold is set by Customs Administration of the Czech Republic; verify before shipping.

Is VAT or GST charged on imports into Czech Republic?

DPH 21% standard; 12% reduced (food, hotels, public transport, books — consolidated from former 15/10% in January 2024). Applied to imports plus EU CN8 tariff. EU IOSS for ≤EUR 150 ecommerce.

Who is the customs authority in Czech Republic?

Customs Administration of the Czech Republic — https://www.celnisprava.cz/eng/.

What categories of goods are restricted from importing into Czech Republic?

Restricted categories include: Firearms / ammunition (Ministry of Interior permit + EU Firearms Pass); Pharmaceuticals (SUKL personal-import permit above 90-day supply); Cultural property (Ministry of Culture permit); Currency over EUR 10,000 (declaration).

What is prohibited from importing into Czech Republic?

Prohibited categories include: Narcotic drugs; Counterfeit branded goods (EU Regulation 608/2013); CITES-listed species and parts; Asbestos products.

IMPORT DESTINATION

Importing Into 🇨🇿 Czech Republic

CUSTOMS AUTHORITYCustoms Administration of the Czech Republic

STANDARD VAT21%

DE MINIMIS (USD)US$0

De Minimis Threshold

THRESHOLD (USD)

US$0

LOCAL CURRENCY

0 EUR (since 2021 EU IOSS reform)

Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.

EU EUR 22 import-VAT exemption ended; all commercial parcels into the Czech Republic attract 21% VAT regardless of value. Customs duty 0% under EUR 150; standard rate above.

As of: 2021-07-01

VAT / GST on Imports

21%

STANDARD VAT / GST RATE

Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.

Required Documentation

#	Document
01	EU Customs Declaration (electronic via the Customs Administration portal)
02	Passport / EU national ID
03	EU Firearms Pass
04	SUKL permit for non-EU prescription medications
05	Cash declaration for amounts over EUR 10,000

Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →

Restricted Import Categories

⚠Firearms / ammunition (Ministry of Interior permit + EU Firearms Pass)
⚠Pharmaceuticals (SUKL personal-import permit above 90-day supply)
⚠Cultural property (Ministry of Culture permit)
⚠Currency over EUR 10,000 (declaration)

Prohibited Import Categories

✗Narcotic drugs
✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Regulation 608/2013)
✗CITES-listed species and parts
✗Asbestos products

Special Notes

01Czech Republic is in the Schengen Area and EU Customs Union; intra-EU travel does not require customs declaration.
02Czech koruna (CZK) is the local currency; not in the Eurozone.
03Some Czech medication regulations are stricter than the EU average — Tramadol, Adderall, certain benzodiazepines need pre-arrival permits even with EU prescription.