🇦🇹 Import Customs & Duties: Österreich
Quick Facts
Zollfreier Schwellenwert
$0
Zoll ab $0
MwSt / Steuer
20%
CIF value + duty. Reduced rate of 10% for food, books, newspapers, accommodation. Super-reduced 5% for certain cultural events.
Clearance Time
1-3 days
typical processing
Duty Rates by Category
| Category | Duty Rate | HS Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 0-3.7% (smartphones 0%, laptops 0%, TVs 14%) | HS 85 |
| Clothing | 12% (knitted garments 12%, woven shirts 12%) | HS 61-62 |
| Footwear | 8-17% (leather shoes 8%, sports shoes 16.9%) | HS 64 |
| Food products | 0-26% (meat 12.8%, cheese 9-36%, coffee 7.5%) | HS 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0-4% (industrial robots 0%, pumps 1.7%) | HS 84 |
| Cosmetics | 2.5-6.5% (perfumes 6.5%, skincare 2.5%) | HS 33 |
| Books | 0% | HS 49 |
| Toys | 0-4.7% (video game consoles 0%, dolls 4.7%) | HS 95 |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on the HS code of your item.
Zollrechner
Customs Clearance Process
e-zoll electronic customs portal for declarations and payments. AES (Automatisiertes Export System) for exports. Dual channel (red/green) at Vienna Schwechat airport. EU Union Customs Code applies. Since July 2021, €22 VAT threshold abolished, IOSS for VAT from €0, duty exemption remains at €150. Austrian Post charges ~€5 handling fee on customs-liable parcels.
What to Actually Expect
Austrian customs is highly efficient. Part of EU single market, no duties on EU-origin goods. Third-country shipments processed quickly at Vienna Schwechat airport, a major entry point for cargo from Asia and the Middle East. Express couriers typically clear same day. Austrian Post parcels 1-2 days.
Erforderliche Dokumente
Handelsrechnung
Artikelbeschreibung, Menge, Wert, Absender- und Empfängerdaten
Packliste
Detaillierte Inhaltsauflistung
Zollerklärung (CN22/CN23)
Erforderlich für Postsendungen
Luftfrachtbrief (AWB)
Wird vom Spediteur erstellt
Ursprungszeugnis
Kann für reduzierte Zölle erforderlich sein
Export-/Importlizenz
Für eingeschränkte Waren
Import License Requirements
EU-standard licensing: required for agricultural quotas, dual-use items (controlled by BMAW), weapons, certain chemicals. Austrian-specific: strict veterinary controls via AGES (Agentur fur Gesundheit und Ernahrungssicherheit) for food supplements and animal products. CE marking mandatory for applicable categories.
Certificate of Origin
Issued by WKO (Wirtschaftskammer Osterreich, Austrian Federal Economic Chamber). EUR.1 movement certificate for preferential trade partners. EUR-MED for Pan-Euro-Mediterranean zone. REX system for registered exporters above €6,000 annual threshold.
Learn more →Verbotene & eingeschränkte Waren
Verboten
- xBetäubungsmittel und illegale Drogen
- xSprengstoff und brennbare Materialien
- xWaffen und Munition
- xGefälschte Waren
- xFalschgeld und gefälschte Dokumente
Eingeschränkt (Genehmigung erforderlich)
- !Medikamente
- !Lebensmittel und Getränke
- !Pflanzen und Samen
- !Elektronik (Lithiumbatterien)
- !Parfüm und Kosmetik
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Zoll- & Steuerschätzung
Geschätzte Einfuhrabgaben beim Versand nach Österreich:
| Warenwert | Zoll | MwSt/Steuer | Gesamtkosten |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $2 | $10 | $13 |
| $100 | $4 | $21 | $25 |
| $200 | $8 | $42 | $50 |
| $500 | $21 | $104 | $125 |
| $1000 | $42 | $208 | $250 |
Nur Schätzungen. Tatsächliche Zölle hängen von der Produktkategorie ab.
Beliebte Routen nach Österreich
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What is the duty-free threshold for Österreich?
Österreich has no duty-free threshold. All imported goods are subject to duties regardless of their value.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Österreich?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Österreich is 20%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. Reduced rate of 10% for food, books, newspapers, accommodation. Super-reduced 5% for certain cultural events.
How long does customs clearance take in Österreich?
Typical customs clearance in Österreich takes 1-3 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Österreich?
To import into Österreich, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.
What items are prohibited from import into Österreich?
Österreich prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.