VAT and Import Taxes for Art Paintings

VAT and Import Taxes for Art Paintings

General Information

The Master Apollon® gallery is located in Thailand. All paintings shipped internationally are subject to applicable VAT. Customs fees may also apply and will be charged directly by customs services in addition to your order.

Customs fees are determined based on the CIF value, which includes the cost of the artwork (Cost), insurance fees (Insurance), and transport fees (Freight).

We cannot assess or settle these fees on your behalf; they remain your responsibility upon receipt of the package. A detailed guide is available to estimate potential fees.

Import Taxes by Country

Country Customs Duties
France Reduced VAT rate of 5.5% for non-EU imports
Switzerland Import VAT of 7.7%. Duty-free zones available
Belgium Reduced VAT rate of 6% for non-EU imports
Luxembourg Reduced VAT rate of 8% for non-EU imports
Germany Reduced VAT rate of 7% for non-EU imports
Italy Reduced VAT rate of 10% for non-EU imports
Spain Reduced VAT rate of 10% for non-EU imports. Tax up to 30% for exporting cultural goods >50 years old outside the EU
United Kingdom Reduced VAT rate of 5% on imports
China Combined charge (customs duties + VAT) up to 29%. Cultural free ports in Beijing and Shanghai
United States Taxes vary depending on the origin of the artwork