Shipping to Albania: Your Comprehensive Guide

Albania Import Tax & Custom Fees

1. Customs Duties:

   • Albania uses the Harmonized System (HS) for tariffs, with duties ranging 0%–15% based on goods type.

   • Machinery, business equipment, and vehicles for business use often enter duty-free—great news for entrepreneurs!.

   • Scanning fees apply: €22 for declarations >€1,000; €5 for ≤€1,000.

2. VAT:

   • A flat 20% VAT applies to most imports.

   • Exports, international transport, and certain essentials (e.g., human organs) are 0% or exempt.

3. Personal Goods & Relocation:

   • Tax-free relocation: Household goods and vehicles owned >12 months can be imported duty-free 🎉 (just pay port fees).

   • Security deposit: Required for tax-free imports; refunded after 2 years if goods aren’t sold.

   • Duty-free allowances for travelers:

     • €300 (road) / €430 (air/sea) per adult.

     • Sorry, wine lovers: Alcohol/tobacco don’t qualify!.

4. Trade Agreements:

   • Preferential tariffs for EU/EFTA/Turkey via FTAs. No U.S. FTA yet—so American goods face standard duties.

   • IT equipment enters duty-free under WTO’s Tech Agreement1 (because not all heroes wear capes!).

💡 Why Smile? Albania’s tax-free relocation perks and duty exemptions for essentials make moving or starting a business surprisingly smooth. Just leave the Cuban cigars at home! 😉