Import Duties & Harmonisation Codes

When purchasing from overseas, your local customs authority may charge additional duties, taxes or handling fees. This page helps you estimate potential charges based on the product category (harmonisation code) and destination country.

What is a Harmonisation Code?

A Harmonisation Code (or HS Code) is a 6–10 digit number used internationally to classify traded products.
It helps customs determine duties, taxes, and import restrictions.
We’ve matched our main product types to common HS codes to help you plan ahead.

Common Product Categories & Harmonisation Codes

Product Category	Harmonisation Code	Description
T-Shirts (Cotton)	6109.10	Cotton knit t-shirts
Leather Handbags	4202.21	Handbags with leather outer surface
Footwear (Rubber)	6402.99	Footwear with rubber soles
Cosmetics (Skincare)	3304.99	Beauty and skincare products
Perfume	3303.00	Perfumes and toilet waters
Jewellery (Base)	7117.19	Imitation jewellery
Candles	3406.00	Candles and similar products

Estimated Duties by Country

These are indicative rates. For the latest official rates, use the links below to each country’s customs authority:

Country	Typical Duty Range	Threshold for Duties	Tax Type	Official Site
Australia	0–10%	AUD 1,000	GST (10%)	Australian Border Force
United States	0–20%	USD 800	Sales Tax (varies)	U.S. CBP
United Kingdom	0–12%	GBP 135	VAT (20%)	HMRC
Canada	0–18%	CAD 20	GST/HST (5–15%)	CBSA
European Union	0–17%	EUR 150	VAT (15–25%)	European Commission
South Africa	10–30%	ZAR 500	VAT (15%) + Customs	SARS
New Zealand	0–10%	NZD 60	GST (15%)	NZ Customs

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Duties & Taxes Included

For selected international destinations, all duties and taxes are included in the final price shown at checkout.

This means no hidden costs and no unexpected charges on delivery. ILG will pay applicable import duties and taxes on your behalf, so your order arrives with complete pricing transparency.