If you order a large quantity to a country with a customs fee threshold, we ship in multiple packages to avoid you paying taxes.

European Union: goods such as foie gras circulate freely; there are no customs controls or taxes.

United States: taxes and customs fees are calculated at checkout. No orders above 800 USD. Since July 2020, you can ship foie gras to California again.

United Kingdom: no taxes below £135 GBP. We usually ship orders over £135 in several parcels. Check the Tax and Customs page on Gov.uk.

Switzerland: orders are VAT-free below 150 CHF. However, you must still pay customs fees upon receipt for every order.

The DOM-COM (French overseas departments and communities) often apply a so-called sea dues tax.

Outside the European Union, customs taxes and VAT may apply, except that there is no tax on foie gras below certain amounts in the following countries:

Canada - No more shipping: Canada has strict regulations on the import of food products and in this case decided to restrict the commercial import of foie gras. It is yet possible to bring foie gras with you on the plane for personal consumption. 

Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates formally declare not to apply taxes on parcels.

Australia: no tax below 1000 AUD.

New Zealand: no tax below 400 NZD.

Thailand no tax below 40,000 THB

Singapore: no tax below SGD 400

Russia: no tax below an equivalent of 200 EUR

You can find reliable information on the customs website of each country (for example, here is the official US Customs link) as well as on the Global Express Association (GEA) website and calculate the price you should pay on the Market Access Database (type the name of your country and the foie gras custom code: 160220).

These taxes and duties (taxes, VAT) cannot be paid by Foie Gras Gourmet. Customs charges will remain the responsibility of the recipient.

For more information or if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at contact[@]foiegrasgourmet.com and we will be really happy to help!