What are import duties and who pays them?

Import duties are taxes charged by U.S. Customs on goods entering the country. The amount depends on:

  • the type of product
  • its value
  • its origin

There are also handling fees, which cover the administrative work needed for customs clearance. These include the services of Zonos, our partner that calculates and transmits customs data to the U.S. authorities.

You pay all these costs upfront when creating your shipment. This means the recipient will not pay anything upon delivery.

Good to know: Gifts from individuals to individuals declared as gift and valued under $100 can also be sent without restrictions.
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My mail is being delivered, but not in my letterbox. What can I do?
We are sorry that our postman did not place your mail in your letterbox. The best way to report this is via the online form at the bottom of this page. We will ask for your contact details so that we can talk to the right postman about this.
How much does it cost to send a postcard from outside Belgium?
All cards made in the Mobile Postcard app are printed and sent from Belgium. Cards for a destination in Belgium are sent at domestic rates. For cards that are destined for other countries, you pay international rates. Take a look at all our rates under the menu option 'Cards and envelopes'.
Why can my letter or card be returned?
The most common reasons for returning a letter are:
  • The letter does not have a stamp.
  • The letter does not have enough stamps.
  • The letter contains an incorrect address.
The reason why your card or letter was retuned is written on the red sticker.

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My mail is being delivered, but not in my letterbox. What can I do?
We are sorry that our postman did not place your mail in your letterbox. The best way to report this is via the online form at the bottom of this page. We will ask for your contact details so that we can talk to the right postman about this.
How much does it cost to send a postcard from outside Belgium?
All cards made in the Mobile Postcard app are printed and sent from Belgium. Cards for a destination in Belgium are sent at domestic rates. For cards that are destined for other countries, you pay international rates. Take a look at all our rates under the menu option 'Cards and envelopes'.
Why can my letter or card be returned?
The most common reasons for returning a letter are:
  • The letter does not have a stamp.
  • The letter does not have enough stamps.
  • The letter contains an incorrect address.
The reason why your card or letter was retuned is written on the red sticker.