Malta Customs Duty Calculator

Importing goods into Malta can come with extra costs like customs duty and VAT. This calculator helps you estimate how much tax you’ll pay when bringing items into Malta. Just enter your product details, value, freight, insurance, and duty rate — and get a clear breakdown of your total import costs.

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How to Calculate Malta Customs Duty

Importing goods into Malta? Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to help you calculate the customs duty, VAT, and total cost.

1. Calculate the CIF Value

CIF stands for Cost, Insurance, and Freight. It represents the total landed cost of the goods.

Formula:
CIF Value = Declared Value + Freight Cost + Insurance Cost

Tip: If the insurance cost is unknown, customs may estimate it as 1% of the declared value.

2. Find the Customs Duty Rate

Each product has its own customs duty rate, based on its HS code. You can look this up using the official EU TARIC database:
Find Duty Rate – EU TARIC

Formula:
Import Duty = CIF Value × Duty Rate (%)

Example:
If CIF = €1,000 and the duty rate is 10%,
Import Duty = €1,000 × 10% = €100

3. Calculate VAT

Malta’s standard VAT rate is 18%. VAT is calculated on the total of:

CIF Value
Import Duty
Any additional customs charges

Formula:
VAT = (CIF + Import Duty) × 18%

4. Calculate Total Tax Payable

This is the sum of all taxes due on your import.

Formula:
Total Tax = Import Duty + VAT

5. Check for Exemptions or Reductions

Some goods imported into Malta may be:

Duty-free (e.g., certain personal items)
Eligible for reduced rates under EU Free Trade Agreements

Always verify if your product qualifies for exemptions or preferential treatment.

By following these steps, you can estimate how much customs duty and tax you’ll pay when importing into Malta.

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