Customs and Import charges

Use the calculator below for an estimate of the import charges on your order, or see the full breakdown by destination further down. All figures are estimates only — see the important note at the bottom.

Full breakdown by destination

European Union

• Customs duty: None
• Import VAT / Tax: None

USA

• Customs duty: Originals — duty-free under a longstanding US exemption for original fine art. Prints — 0–15%, depending on classification.
• Import VAT / Tax: Not applicable (the US has no VAT)

UK

• Customs duty: None on both original art and prints
• Import VAT / Tax: Original pieces — approx. 5%. Prints — approx. 20%.

Israel

• Customs duty: Originals — duty-free under the international convention for original artwork. Prints — none up to approx. $500; 0–12% above that, depending on classification.
• Import VAT / Tax: None under approx. $75. Approx. 18% above that.

Switzerland

• Customs duty: Generally minimal or none
• Import VAT / Tax: Originals — may qualify for a Swiss VAT exemption for artist-shipped original works; contact us and we'll confirm eligibility for your order. Prints — approx. 8.1%.

Norway

• Customs duty: None on orders under approx. NOK 350 (~€30); generally minimal above that for artwork
• Import VAT / Tax: Originals — may qualify for a Norwegian VAT exemption for artist-shipped original works; contact us and we'll confirm eligibility for your order. Prints — approx. 25% on orders above approx. NOK 350.

Important: These figures are provided for general guidance only, based on publicly available information as of August 2026. They are estimates, not a quote — they are not legal or tax advice, and we cannot guarantee their accuracy or that they remain current. Import duties, taxes, and thresholds are set exclusively by the customs authority of the destination country and can change at any time without notice. The actual amount charged, if any, is determined solely by customs at the time of import, not by us.