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US → international comic import cost calculator
The "$50 comic on eBay" that lands as $95 after shipping, duties and VAT. Run the numbers before you bid.
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Importing US comics adds three layers of cost: international shipping (varies by weight and speed), customs duties (typically 0-6% depending on country), and VAT/sales tax (17-27% in EU). Total markup vs. item price: often +50-80%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In most EU countries yes: books are "goods" for customs purposes. VAT is applied on (item + shipping). Some countries apply a reduced VAT to books; check your local rules.
Always pre-calculate total landed cost (this tool). Also ask the seller to mark the customs declaration accurately: under-declaration is illegal and carriers increasingly flag it.
In the EU, all commercial imports are subject to VAT regardless of value since 2021 (the €22 exemption was removed). Customs duties typically apply above €150.
Budget imports properly: track landed cost per book
My Comics Collection lets you enter full landed cost as the purchase price, so ROI tracking accounts for import fees, not just item price.
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