The Customs or Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... for Dates – dried to Ireland is classified under Food & Beverage(cdf categories).
The HSCODE applied for Dates – dried is 8-4-10-0-91
The taxA fee imposed by a government on personal or corporate incom... is applied on the total sum of item cost, insurance cost and shipment cost.
The custom/import taxes are:
General duty is 7.7%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 1 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 2 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 3 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 4 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 5 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 6 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 7 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 8 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 9 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 10 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 11 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 12 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 13 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 14 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 15 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 16 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 17 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 18 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 19 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 20 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 21 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 22 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 23 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 24 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 25 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 26 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 27 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 28 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 29 is 0%
The average VAT rate applicable in Ireland is 0.23
Note: If the special tariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate is NULL then general duty is applicable.
The other taxes applicable are:
Excise duty
To know more information on which tariff rate is applicable from the country you are importing to, look here
To get the accurate amount, calculate here
Calculation method:
Customs Duties or Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... and taxes will be pending and need to be cleared while importing goods into Ireland Either by a private individual or a commercial entity.
The valuation method is CIF.
- The sum of the value of the imported goods and the cost of shipping and insurance.
Below is the Duty and Sales taxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the... for Ireland:
| Duty Rates | Average Duty Rate | Sales Tax(GST) or VAT | Threshold on goods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% to 48.5% | 20% | 13.5% to 23% | No Custom duty if the productThe result of a manufacturing or natural process (such as fo... value (excluding shipping and insurance) cost won’t exceed €150 and No VAT if the CIF value(check Overview for CIF value) does not exceed €22. |
NOTE
- Electronic goods such as Laptops, Mobile Phones, Digital cameras and Video Game instruments are duty free.
- Excise duties are not charged on the export or sale of excisable goods to other EU countries, but special control arrangements apply to the intra-EU movement of such goods.
- Duty in Ireland varies from one country to another even for the same productThe result of a manufacturing or natural process (such as fo.... For example, Bicycles made in China may be subjected to an additional (anti dumping) duty of 48.5%.
- VAT is 13.5% for goods like Newspapers and magazines and some goods aren’t subjected to VAT like books, children dresses and children shoes.VAT payable on a consignment does not exceed 6.
- Duty ranges are 0% (for example books) and 17% (for example Wellington shoes) generally.
- VAT is calculated on the value of the goods, international shipping costs, insurance and import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... due.
- Total productThe result of a manufacturing or natural process (such as fo... value is calculated on the sum of CIF value, import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... and excise duty if applicable.
Excise duties are charged on mineral oils (including petrol and diesel), alcohol products (including spirits, beer, wine, cider, and perry), and tobacco products where they are consumed in Ireland. Reduced rates of excise duty may apply when setting up a microbrewery in Ireland (depending on production quantities).
Please refer for detailed information of excise duty for European countries here
Additional fees can be applied in order to cover the expense of performing any required testing of the imported goods.
Prohibited Items:
- Abortion Kits
- Antiques
- Asbestos
- Dangerous goods, haz. or comb. mats
- Furs
- Imitation and pirated products
- Ivory
- Pornography
- Milk, Diary Based products including Whey Protein
Other related items:
Asti spumante
Sparkling wine
Champagne brut and bottle
Vodka energy drink
Spirits brandy – cognac, Cocktail, Brandy
spirits gin and Jenever
Spirits tequila and cuervo, Mezcal
Malt whiskey and Whisky – scotch of 2 to 4 litres
Coffee – instant coffee – flavoured and Cappuccino hazelnut (powdered drink mix)
Tea leaves – black > 3kg
Tea leaves – green < 3kg - flavoured
Lemons,Cranberry, Apples – fresh
Dry fruit and bananas – dried
Cherries in syrup – maraschino, Cherries,
Fresh green chilli and Chili peppers
Dates – dried
Dried tropical fruit, Truffles, and Blueberry
Kiwifruit – fresh
Dried mushrooms
Fruit jam, honey & spreads jam – guava,
Jatropha oil and Avocado oil,
Sauce – mustard
Chocolates and pralines-truffles