What is Iceland's de minimis import threshold?

Iceland's de minimis threshold is set by Iceland Revenue and Customs (Skatturinn); verify before shipping.

Is VAT or GST charged on imports into Iceland?

VSK 24% standard; 11% reduced (food, books, hotels, media subscriptions). Outside EU; imports from EU clear under EEA agreement. Personal-import de minimis ISK 1,500.

Who is the customs authority in Iceland?

Iceland Revenue and Customs (Skatturinn) — https://www.skatturinn.is/english/.

What categories of goods are restricted from importing into Iceland?

Restricted categories include: Firearms (national police permit); Pharmaceuticals (Lyfjastofnun permit); Live animals (MAST cert with multi-month preparation similar to UK); Currency over ISK 1,000,000.

What is prohibited from importing into Iceland?

Prohibited categories include: Narcotics; Counterfeit goods; CITES-listed species; Raw eggs and uncooked meat (biosecurity).

IMPORT DESTINATION

Importing Into 🇮🇸 Iceland

CUSTOMS AUTHORITYIceland Revenue and Customs (Skatturinn)

STANDARD VAT24%

DE MINIMIS (USD)US$0

De Minimis Threshold

THRESHOLD (USD)

US$0

LOCAL CURRENCY

1500 ISK

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

Personal-import parcels under ISK 1,500 (≈USD 11) duty-free; above attracts customs + 24% VSK + handling fee. Iceland uses VOEC-equivalent scheme for foreign e-commerce sellers.

As of: 2023-01-01

VAT / GST on Imports

24%

STANDARD VAT / GST RATE

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

Required Documentation

#	Document
01	EEA Customs Declaration
02	Lyfjastofnun permit for non-EEA medications
03	MAST veterinary import permit (live animals)

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

Restricted Import Categories

⚠Firearms (national police permit)
⚠Pharmaceuticals (Lyfjastofnun permit)
⚠Live animals (MAST cert with multi-month preparation similar to UK)
⚠Currency over ISK 1,000,000

Prohibited Import Categories

✗Narcotics
✗Counterfeit goods
✗CITES-listed species
✗Raw eggs and uncooked meat (biosecurity)

Special Notes

01Iceland is NOT in the EU but is in the Schengen Area + EEA.
02Strict biosecurity: Iceland is rabies-free; pet imports require multi-month preparation similar to UK/AU.
03Used riding equipment (saddles, riding clothing) banned to protect Icelandic horse population from disease.

DUTY CALCULATOR

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