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Help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [ShipSmart Help](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base?hsLang=en) 2. [Tax Guide](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/tax-guide?hsLang=en) February 17, 2026 # What Is the Minimum Threshold (De Minimis)? Shipments below the minimum threshold (De Minimis) **are generally tax-free, but it is important to understand how these thresholds work and what taxes may apply.** The threshold varies by country and type of goods. Keeping shipments below the threshold can reduce costs and avoid delays, but it is still crucial to be aware of the applicable taxes. Below, you will find a list of the amounts that cannot be exceeded for each country, based on the intrinsic value of the goods, that is, the cost of the products excluding transport and insurance costs. However, **it is important to note that these thresholds can change over time due to changes in regulations and customs policies**, so it is always advisable to check the most recent information [or contact our team to stay updated](https://shipsmart.com.br/contato). | Country | De Minimis | | --- | --- | | Argentina | 0 USD | | Australia | 1000 AUD | | Bolivia | 0 USD | | Brazil | 0 USD | | Canada | 20 CAD | | Chile | 41 USD | | China | 0 CNY | | Colombia | 200 USD | | Costa Rica | 50 USD | | Dominican Republic | 200 USD | | Ecuador | 10 USD | | El Salvador | 0 USD | | Guatemala | 0 USD | | Japan | 10000 JPY | | Mexico | 1000 USD | | Paraguay | 20 USD | | Peru | 200 USD | | Russia | 200 EUR | | United Kingdom (UK) | 135 GBP | | United States (USA) | 800 USD | | Uruguay | 1 USD | | Venezuela | 100 USD | ### **For the European Union (EU):** EU member countries that use the euro share the same De Minimis thresholds and follow these rules: - Customs duties are exempt when the value of goods in a shipment is equal to or less than 150 EUR. - However, it is important to note that [VAT](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/what-are-vat-and-gst?hsLang=en) is always charged on shipments to the EU, regardless of the value of the goods. - Both customs duties and [VAT](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/what-are-vat-and-gst?hsLang=en) are charged for shipments of goods valued at more than 150 EUR. ### **Recommended Articles:** - [**What are VAT and GST?**](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/what-are-vat-and-gst?hsLang=en) - [**Taxes on Document Shipments: Do I Have to Pay?**](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/taxes-on-document-shipments-do-i-have-to-pay?hsLang=en) - [Welcome to ShipSmart](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/welcome-to-shipsmart?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Create Your ShipSmart Account](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/welcome-to-shipsmart?hsLang=en#create-your-shipsmart-account) - [First Steps](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/first-steps?hsLang=en#main-content) - [How to Create a Shipment](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/first-steps?hsLang=en#how-to-create-a-shipment) - [Print Your Shipment Documentation](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/first-steps?hsLang=en#print-your-shipment-documentation) - [Achieve More with ShipSmart](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/achieve-more-with-shipsmart?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Configure the Invoice](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/achieve-more-with-shipsmart?hsLang=en#configure-the-invoice) - [Configure Your Preferences](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/achieve-more-with-shipsmart?hsLang=en#configure-your-preferences) - [Channels and Campaigns](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/achieve-more-with-shipsmart?hsLang=en#channels-and-campaigns) - [Tax Guide](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/tax-guide?hsLang=en) - [Integrations Manual](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Bling](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#bling) - [Magento](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#magento) - [Shopify](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#shopify) - [WooCommerce](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#woocommerce) - [Nuvem Shop](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#nuvem-shop) - [Vnda](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#vnda) - [VTEX](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#vtex) - [Shipping management](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/shipping-management?hsLang=en) [![logo\_shipsmart\_2024 branco](https://help.shipsmart.global/hubfs/logo_shipsmart_2024%20branco.svg "logo_shipsmart_2024 branco")](https://shipsmart.global/pt/) Copyright © 2026, ShipSmart Global