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LatviaPublished: 27 July 2026 at 02:37

New Customs Duty on Low-Value Shipments: VID Explains the Situation

Nearly a month has passed since the introduction of the new customs duty on low-value shipments, and the public still has many questions. The Customs Department of the State Revenue Service provides clarification for buyers.

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The new customs duty on low-value shipments has been in effect for nearly a month, but residents still face numerous uncertainties. According to the Customs Department of the State Revenue Service (VID), there has been little time to adapt to the system, making questions inevitable.

VID officials explain what the new tax means for buyers, aiming to clear up any doubts. While the exact amount of the duty or the calculation method has not been published by the service, they emphasize that system adaptation takes time.

There have been widespread questions about how to properly make purchases from foreign online stores and how the tax will affect overall costs. VID urges the public to follow official information and use customs consultations.

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