Key facts
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Import VAT/GST
- VAT 25%
- De minimis
- Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Low-value duty
- €3 per tariff classification, 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2028
- Customs tariff
- European Union
- Last updated
- 11 October 2026
Summary
Croatia charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 25%. From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in Croatia worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Croatia applies the European Union customs tariff because it is in a customs union with the European Union. Croatia uses the euro (EUR).
Currency and customs tariff
Croatia uses the euro (EUR).
Croatia applies the European Union customs tariff because it is in a customs union with the European Union.
Import VAT and other taxes in Croatia
Croatia charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 25%.
De minimis in Croatia
From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in Croatia worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. These rules are set by the European Union.
What changed recently
The flat €3 duty on low-value consignments started on 1 July 2026 and is set to end on 1 July 2028.
The newest release on this page, the import taxes for Croatia, went live on border.bot on 11 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does Croatia use for customs?
Croatia uses the euro (EUR). Its de minimis thresholds are stated in EUR.
What is the VAT rate on imports into Croatia?
Croatia charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 25%.
What is the de minimis threshold in Croatia?
From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in Croatia worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. These rules are set by the European Union.
Does the €3 flat duty on low-value consignments apply in Croatia?
Yes. From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in Croatia worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. These rules are set by the European Union.
Which customs tariff does Croatia use?
Croatia applies the European Union customs tariff because it is in a customs union with the European Union.
Sources and updates
The import taxes for Croatia come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.