The Customs or Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... for Newspapers to Malta is classified under Books,Newspapers and Magazines(cdf categories).
The HSCODE applied for Newspapers is 49-2-90-0-0
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 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 1 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 2 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 3 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 4 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 5 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 6 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 7 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 8 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 9 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 10 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 11 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 12 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 13 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 14 is NULL
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 NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 18 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 19 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 20 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 21 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 22 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 23 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 24 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 25 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 26 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 27 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 28 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 29 is NULL
The average VAT rate applicable in Malta is 0.18
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 Malta from outside of the EU 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 Malta :
| Duty Rates | Average Duty Rate | Sales Tax(GST) or VAT | Threshold on goods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% to 48.5% | 20% | ST=5% to 18% VAT = ST * (CIF + Duty) |
No duty if the productThe result of a manufacturing or natural process (such as fo... value or FOB value (excluding shipping and insurance) cost won’t exceed 150 and No VAT if the FOB value(check Overview for FOB value) does not exceed 22. |
NOTE
- Electronic goods such as Laptops, CellPhones, Digital cameras and Video Game consoles are duty free.
- Supplies of goods and services in Malta are subject to VAT at the standard rate of 18% (7% on accommodation in hotels and licensed premises; 5% on supply of electricity, the importation of works of art, collector’s items and antiques, certain confectionery, medical accessories, printed matter, and items for exclusive use by the disabled).
- Duty in Malta 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 carry an additional (anti dumping) duty of 48.5%.
- VAT is 5% for goods like Newspapers and magazines and some goods are exempt from VAT like books, children dresses and children shoes.
- Duty ranges are 0% (for example books) and 17% (for example Wellington shoes) generally.
- VAT is calculated on the value of the goods, plus the international shipping costs and insurance, plus any import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... due.
Excise duties are chargeable on certain energy products, certain alcoholic drinks, certain manufactured tobacco products, and mobile telephony services. And please refer detailed information of excise duty for European counries here
Additional fees can be applied in order to cover the expense of performing any required testing of the imported goods.
Prohibited Items:
- No items are prohibited
Other related items:
Book covers of leather
Harry potter and the sorcerer’s stone
Children’s book
Workshop manual
Manuals
prayer books and other religious books
Maps
Guitar tab
Travel guides
Catalogues
Magazines
Newspapers