Are taxes, duties, and customs charges included in shipping?

SHIPPING COSTS NOW INCLUDE CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR THE UNITED STATES. Any customs duties to other countries, if present, must be paid on the courier’s tracking page.

Item and shipping costs DO NOT include taxes, VAT collected at destination, or any related handling fees that may apply in the buyer’s country. Those extra charges, when they exist, are usually determined by local authorities or the courier and are the buyer’s responsibility, since we cannot calculate them in advance for every destination. This is especially important for international orders, because customs rules vary widely from country to country. If you need to report these on your tax return, ask your accountant.

If you order via Etsy.com or other third-party platforms, the platform usually collects the state taxes. These are also shown in your invoice.