Importing Into 🇮🇪 Ireland
De Minimis Threshold
US$0
0 EUR (post-2021 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 1 July 2021. All commercial parcels into Ireland attract 23% VAT regardless of value. Customs duty 0% under EUR 150; standard rate above.
As of: 2021-07-01
VAT / GST on Imports
23%
Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.
Required Documentation
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 01 | EU Customs Declaration (electronic via national portal) |
| 02 | Passport / EU national ID |
| 03 | EU Firearms Pass for licensed firearms |
| 04 | National 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 (national permit + EU Firearms Pass)
- ⚠Pharmaceuticals (national permit for non-EU prescriptions)
- ⚠Cultural property over 50 years
- ⚠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
- 01Ireland is NOT in the Schengen Area; passport check applies on arrival from outside.
- 02Currency: euro (EUR); Ireland is a Eurozone member.
- 03Ireland is NOT in the Schengen Area but maintains the Common Travel Area with the UK.
- 04Northern Ireland Protocol / Windsor Framework: NI remains in EU customs territory for goods even after Brexit.
Documented Import Rules
Vape / E-Cigarette
🇮🇪 Ireland
Vape / E-Cigarette requires declaration / permit for personal import into Ireland.
Alcohol / Spirits
🇮🇪 Ireland
Alcohol / Spirits requires declaration / permit for personal import into Ireland.
Tobacco Cigarettes
🇮🇪 Ireland
Tobacco Cigarettes requires declaration / permit for personal import into Ireland.
CBD Oil
🇮🇪 Ireland
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Ireland.
Cannabis Seeds
🇮🇪 Ireland
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Ireland.
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade)
🇮🇪 Ireland
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Ireland.
Codeine (Medication)
🇮🇪 Ireland
Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Ireland.
Adderall (Medication)
🇮🇪 Ireland
Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Ireland.
Tramadol (Medication)
🇮🇪 Ireland
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Ireland.
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