Shipping Notices: EU & Taiwan
VAT fees for the EU countries
If you are ordering books from an EU country, please review the following information before completing your purchase.
As of July 1, 2021, the VAT (Value-Added Tax) exemption for orders of €22 or less has been removed under new EU VAT regulations. As a result, VAT fees may be applied by your country's customs authorities, regardless of the order amount.
Please check the VAT rates for your country below.
Country - VAT rate
Austria - 10%
Belgium - 6%
Bulgaria - 9%
Croatia - 5%
Cyprus - 5%
Czech Republic - 10%
Denmark - 25%
Estonia - 13%
Finland - 10%
France - 20%
Germany - 7%
Greece - 6%
Hungary - 5%
Italy - 4%
Latvia - 12%
Lithuania - 9%
Luxembourg - 3%
Malta - 5%
Netherlands - 9%
Poland - 5%
Portugal - 6%
Romania - 5%
Slovenia - 5%
Slovakia - 5%
Spain - 4%
Sweden - 6%
(Last updated on Oct. 27, 2026)
Taiwan’s Regulation (EZWAY & Advance Authorization)
As of July 1, 2022, all recipients in Taiwan are required to complete registration via EZWAY and Real Name Authentication (RNA). Starting March 1, 2026, Pre-confirmation Authorization is strictly enforced before customs declaration.
- One-time Registration: Recipients must register through the EZWAY app and complete the Pre-confirmed Authorization process for customs clearance.
- Real Name Authentication (RNA): This must be completed for each import shipment.
- Shipment Block / Hold: If RNA and pre-confirmation are not completed in time, customs clearance will be blocked, and the shipment will be put on hold or returned. Storage fees may apply.
(Last updated on Oct. 27, 2026)
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