Whether a parcel needs customs clearance in Czechia depends on where it's coming from. Parcels from EU countries arrive freely — no duty, no repeated DPH (VAT), just like a regular domestic shipment. Parcels from outside the EU (China, the US, Russia, etc.) must go through celní řízení (customs procedure): DPH is charged and — under the new rules from July 1, 2026 — clo (customs duty) as well.
Below we cover the 150 EUR threshold, the new flat-rate clo of 3 EUR per item, how clearance works through Česká pošta, how much extra you'll pay, notifications and tracking, and what's banned from shipping. All amounts and fees relate to 2026 — check current figures on ceskaposta.cz and celnisprava.gov.cz before paying.
Free movement of goods applies within the EU. A parcel from Germany, Poland, France or any other EU country doesn't go through customs: DPH is already included in the shop's price, and there are no extra duties or fees on delivery. Tracking and delivery work just like any regular Czech parcel.
Customs clearance only applies to shipments from third countries — outside the EU customs territory.
Every parcel from a non-EU country must go through celní řízení, even if in the end neither clo nor DPH is charged — the administrative process is mandatory. The size of any extra payment depends on two charges: DPH and clo.
DPH (VAT) in Czechia is charged on virtually any import from outside the EU regardless of value — there's no longer a minimum exemption threshold (the 22 EUR rule was scrapped back in 2021). The standard rate is 21%; the tax base is the item's value plus shipping plus clo. The only exception is a gift between private individuals worth up to 45 EUR: it's exempt from both DPH and clo, provided it's a one-off shipment intended for personal use and the recipient pays nothing for it.
If the seller is registered under the IOSS scheme (typically Temu, AliExpress, Shein, Amazon), for goods up to 150 EUR you pay DPH directly at checkout — it isn't charged again at customs. Make sure the IOSS number is included in the shipment data. After July 1, 2026, some platforms may collect not just DPH but also clo at checkout — in that case you won't need to pay anything extra at customs, so check the final order total carefully.
Previously, parcels worth up to 150 EUR were exempt from clo (only DPH was charged). From July 1, 2026, the EU abolished the duty-free threshold for small shipments and introduced a flat-rate clo of 3 EUR per item in parcels up to 150 EUR — per item, not per parcel. One "item" means one or more units of the same product.
Clo is charged by Celní správa (Customs Administration) in korunas at the monthly customs exchange rate (celní kurz), not the bank rate. For parcels worth more than 150 EUR, the flat rate doesn't apply — clo is calculated according to the standard customs tariff (based on the product code). This is a temporary measure during a transition period, and EU e-commerce rules will keep evolving, so check celnisprava.gov.cz for the current rate.
| Parcel contents (up to 150 EUR) | Items | Clo |
|---|---|---|
| 3 identical glasses | 1 | 3 EUR |
| A glass and a plate | 2 | 6 EUR |
| A glass, a plate and glasses | 3 | 9 EUR |
| A cotton shirt and a polyester shirt | 2 | 6 EUR |
On top of clo you'll also pay 21% DPH and a Česká pošta handling fee — calculate the total extra payment across all three components.
You can also clear the parcel yourself, through Celní správa's electronic applications (cPortál, eCep). For logging into government services, you'll need Identita občana (BankID).
Česká pošta only charges a representation fee for celní řízení when clo or DPH has actually been assessed:
| Situation | Česká pošta fee |
|---|---|
| Parcel released with no clo and no DPH | 0 Kč |
| Clo or DPH assessed | 180 Kč (incl. DPH) |
So on delivery you pay: clo plus DPH plus the 180 Kč fee. From November 1, 2026, an additional processing fee per imported item is planned for shipments from outside the EU, but its final form and amount may still change — check ceskaposta.cz for exact terms and the date.
You can check a parcel's status in the Sledování zásilek (Track & Trace) section on ceskaposta.cz using the tracking number. A notification (avízo) about the need for clearance and any extra payment comes by e-mail or SMS — keep your contact details up to date in the shipment data, otherwise you'll only get a paper letter and things will drag on. If clo or DPH was charged in error, file a complaint (reklamace) with Česká pošta or customs; review can take three to six months.
Among other things, international mail may not be used to send:
See the full list of bans and restrictions at ceskaposta.cz and celnisprava.gov.cz.
Basically from any amount: there's no exemption threshold for imports from outside the EU, and 21% DPH applies regardless of value. The exception is a gift between private individuals worth up to 45 EUR.
From July 1, 2026 — yes: a flat-rate clo of 3 EUR per item. Previously such parcels were duty-free, and only DPH was charged.
The 3 EUR flat rate doesn't apply. Clo is calculated using the standard customs tariff — by product code (the rate depends on the type of product), plus 21% DPH and the Česká pošta fee.
180 Kč (incl. DPH), if clo or DPH has been assessed. If the parcel is released with no charges, no fee is taken.
Via the postaonline.cz/celni-rizeni form linked in the notification, or on your own through Celní správa's applications. Clo, DPH and the fee are paid on delivery.
No. Shipments from EU countries don't go through customs and arrive with no extra charges.
File a complaint (reklamace) with Česká pošta or customs, attaching documents proving the actual value and contents. Review can take three to six months.
Yes, if it's a one-off gift between private individuals worth up to 45 EUR for personal use, for which the recipient pays nothing: it's exempt from both clo and DPH.
If a parcel is held up or clo has been charged in a way you disagree with, lawyers can help; to translate an invoice or other documents, turn to translators. For more on everyday services, see our guides on grocery delivery, on where groceries are cheaper, and on Czech POINT and Datová schránka for official business.
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