De-minimis thresholds for AliExpress orders by country

The de-minimis is the maximum order value at which your country waives import duty (and sometimes VAT). It’s the single biggest factor in whether your AliExpress order arrives duty-free or with a surprise bill.

Why de-minimis matters

Below the threshold, customs typically clears the parcel without intervention. Above it, you pay full duty + VAT + (sometimes) a courier brokerage fee. A $5 difference in product price can sometimes mean a $15 difference in landed cost simply because it pushed the order over the line.

The thresholds below are USD-equivalent approximations of the legal limits. Always confirm exact figures with your country’s customs authority for orders close to the line.

Country	De-minimis	Notes
United States	$800	Generous — most AliExpress orders clear duty-free.
Australia	$700	Generous — most AliExpress orders clear duty-free.
New Zealand	$600	Generous — most AliExpress orders clear duty-free.
Singapore	$300	Moderate — small orders fine, larger orders dutied.
United Arab Emirates	$270	Moderate — small orders fine, larger orders dutied.
Philippines	$200	Moderate — small orders fine, larger orders dutied.
Russia	$200	Moderate — small orders fine, larger orders dutied.
South Korea	$150	Moderate — small orders fine, larger orders dutied.
Malaysia	$110	Moderate — small orders fine, larger orders dutied.
Japan	$60	Low — even modest orders may attract duty.
Brazil	$50	Low — even modest orders may attract duty.
Mexico	$50	Low — even modest orders may attract duty.
Turkey	$30	Low — even modest orders may attract duty.
Chile	$30	Low — even modest orders may attract duty.
South Africa	$27	Low — even modest orders may attract duty.
Canada	$20	Low — even modest orders may attract duty.
Indonesia	$3	Low — even modest orders may attract duty.
United Kingdom	none	Every parcel liable for duty + VAT.
Germany	none	Every parcel liable for duty + VAT.
France	none	Every parcel liable for duty + VAT.
Italy	none	Every parcel liable for duty + VAT.
Spain	none	Every parcel liable for duty + VAT.
Netherlands	none	Every parcel liable for duty + VAT.
Bangladesh	none	Every parcel liable for duty + VAT.
India	none	Every parcel liable for duty + VAT.
Pakistan	none	Every parcel liable for duty + VAT.
Saudi Arabia	none	Every parcel liable for duty + VAT.
Nigeria	none	Every parcel liable for duty + VAT.
Egypt	none	Every parcel liable for duty + VAT.
Argentina	none	Every parcel liable for duty + VAT.

The 2026 picture

De-minimis rules have been a moving target since 2024. The US has signaled tightening of the long-standing $800 Section 321 exemption for parcels from certain origins, the EU removed its €22 exemption in 2021, and several developing countries have raised low thresholds modestly in response to e-commerce growth.

Bottom line: assume the threshold can change. Re-check our live rates page before placing a large order.