Amazon Import Charges Ireland 2026: Amazon.ie vs Amazon.co.uk and the New €2 Fee
Amazon import charges to Ireland come down to one thing: where the item is dispatched from. Not the website. Not the currency. If it ships from Great Britain or anywhere else outside the EU, it is subject to a €3 duty per item today, and a further €2 per item from 1 November 2026. Here is how to tell before you pay.
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✓ See supplements in stock in Dublin →A red tick means the charge or step applies. An empty green box means it does not. Amazon items dispatched from Ireland or another EU country are not subject to the €3 duty or the €2 fee.[1] Charges per Irish Revenue.[1][2]
Dispatch location decides everything. Revenue states that no duty or fee applies where goods are based in Ireland, Northern Ireland or another EU Member State when ordered, and that a ".ie" domain or euro pricing does not confirm where goods ship from.[1]
Amazon.co.uk: items dispatched from Great Britain are imports. They are subject to the €3 EU customs duty per distinct item on consignments of €150 or less, plus VAT.[1][5]
Amazon.ie: not automatically exempt. The Irish Times reported that customers may see the €3 charge on certain amazon.ie orders too, depending on where the item ships from.[7]
From 1 November 2026: a €2 Union Handling Fee per distinct item is added at any order value. It is never refundable.[1][4]
How you pay: Irish shoppers report Amazon adding the charges at checkout as an Import Charges line.[8][9] Third-party sellers may not prepay, in which case An Post or a courier collects and adds its own fee.[11]
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Yes, when the item is dispatched from outside the EU, including Great Britain. Those items are subject to a €3 customs duty per distinct item on orders of €150 or less, and from 1 November 2026 a €2 Union Handling Fee per distinct item as well. Items dispatched from Ireland or another EU country are not affected. Ordering on Amazon.ie does not guarantee EU dispatch. The quickest check is the Import Charges line at checkout.
- The two EU charges, and what changes on 1 November
- Amazon.co.uk orders to Ireland
- Amazon.ie: not automatically charge-free
- What "Ships from Amazon EU Sàrl" means
- How Amazon collects import charges
- How to check an item in 30 seconds
- Which Amazon orders are affected
- How to avoid Amazon import fees
- Buying supplements on Amazon
- Frequently asked questions
The two EU charges on Amazon orders, and what changes on 1 November
There are two separate EU charges on online orders shipped to Ireland from outside the EU. Both are counted per distinct item, not per parcel.
| Charge | Amount | Since | Applies to | Refundable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU customs duty | €3 per item | 1 July 2026 | Orders of €150 or less | Not on change-of-mind returns |
| EU Union Handling Fee | €2 per item | 1 November 2026 | All order values | Never, even if faulty |
| Both together | €5 per item | From 1 November 2026 | Orders of €150 or less |
Source: Irish Revenue.[1][2][5] The €3 duty is set by Council Regulation (EU) 2026/382.[6]
"Per item" means per distinct product. Two identical pens are one item. A pen, a notebook and a key ring are three. Revenue's own example puts €15 of charges on that €10 parcel: €9 duty plus €6 handling fee.[3]
Over €150, the flat €3 is replaced by ordinary customs duty for the goods. The €2 fee still applies per item.[3]
The business bringing the parcel in pays the handling fee first. Revenue says it may pass it on to the consumer, at checkout or before delivery.[1][4]
For the full rules, including VAT and Northern Ireland, see our complete guide to EU customs charges in Ireland.
Amazon UK import charges to Ireland
Amazon.co.uk items dispatched from Great Britain are imports into Ireland, so they are subject to the €3 duty per item now and the €2 fee per item from 1 November 2026. Revenue states that goods sent from Great Britain are liable to customs duty, VAT and the Union Handling Fee.[1]
The charge is per affected item. One Irish shopper who published his test orders found Amazon UK applied the €3 to three items in a basket where Amazon Ireland applied it to one.[8]
The same shopper reported €3.69 added to a €7 item on 1 July 2026.[8] That figure matches €3 plus 23% VAT on the duty.
If Amazon passes the €2 fee on in full, each affected item goes from €3 to €5 before VAT. On the three-item basket above, that is €15 instead of €9. If Amazon absorbs it, nothing changes for you. Amazon has not said which, so check the Import Charges line on your first order after 1 November.
One genuine point in Amazon UK's favour: many goods carry a 0% tariff, so on orders over €150 the ordinary duty can be nil. Under €150 the flat €3 per item applies regardless.[9]
Amazon.ie is not automatically free of import charges
Ordering on Amazon.ie does not guarantee your item ships from inside the EU. The Irish Times reported that Irish customers may see the €3 charge on certain orders from both amazon.co.uk and amazon.ie, depending on where the item ships from.[7]
Amazon's own position, as reported, is that customers should use the Irish site "to mitigate the impact of these charges", and that it is "actively investing in Irish fulfilment capacity" so more products ship from inside the EU.[7] It has a fulfilment centre at Baldonnell in Dublin.
So Amazon.ie is usually the better starting point, and the picture should improve as more stock moves to Ireland. It is still an item-by-item question today.
Low-cost items shipped direct from Asia. Any Amazon item dispatched from outside the EU is subject to the same per-item charges. On a €5 item, €5 of EU charges from 1 November doubles the cost before VAT.
What "Ships from Amazon EU Sàrl" means
Amazon EU Sàrl is the name of the Amazon company that sells on Amazon's European sites. It tells you who the seller is, not which warehouse the item leaves from.
That is why the label trips people up. "EU" is in the company name, but an item sold by Amazon EU Sàrl can still be dispatched from a warehouse in Great Britain, which is outside the EU for customs.
Do not rely on the seller name. Rely on the Import Charges line at checkout, covered next.
How Amazon collects import charges
For items it dispatches itself, Amazon collects import charges at checkout and pays them over on your behalf. Amazon UK calls this an Import Fees Deposit. On the order summary it appears as an Import Charges amount.[9]
That is the helpful part of buying from Amazon. Charges paid at checkout should mean no further bill from An Post or a courier.[9]
Third-party sellers are different. A Marketplace seller chooses where it dispatches from and may not prepay anything. An Post says its administration fee applies where customs was not paid in advance.[11]
An Irish shopper bought an €11.95 item from an Amazon third-party seller. It arrived on 2 July 2026 with an An Post bill: €3 import charge plus a €6.95 handling fee.[8] That is €9.95 of charges on an €11.95 item. The Irish Examiner also reported An Post's fee at €6.95 per parcel.[10] From 1 November the €2 fee is added on top.
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How to check if an Amazon item will have import charges
The most reliable test is the final checkout page with your Irish address selected.
- Add the item to your basket and go to the last checkout screen before you pay.
- Look for an Import Charges amount in the order summary. If there is one, that item is coming from outside the EU.
- Check who sells and dispatches it. If it is a third-party seller, look at the seller's delivery details for where it ships from.
- Check every item. One basket can mix EU and non-EU dispatch.
- Compare the same basket on Amazon.ie and Amazon.co.uk. The number of affected items can differ.[8]
- Check again when you reorder. Stock moves between warehouses, so last month's result may not hold.
Revenue states it will never send emails or text messages asking you to click a link and pay a customs duty or Union Handling Fee charge.[4]
Which Amazon orders to Ireland are affected
The website does not decide it. The dispatch location does.
| Where the item is dispatched from | €3 duty (€150 or less) | €2 fee from 1 November | How it is usually collected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland or another EU country, any Amazon site | No | No | Nothing to collect |
| Great Britain, dispatched by Amazon | Yes | Yes | Import Charges at checkout |
| Great Britain, third-party seller | Yes | Yes | Checkout, or on delivery with a postal or courier fee |
| United States, China or other non-EU country | Yes | Yes | Checkout, or on delivery with a postal or courier fee |
| Northern Ireland | No | No | Nothing to collect |
| Probiotic.ie (Dublin) | No | No | Nothing to collect |
Dispatch rules per Irish Revenue.[1][4]
How to avoid Amazon import fees in Ireland
You avoid the charges by buying goods that are already inside the EU when you order. There is no other route. Splitting an order does not help, because the charges are per item, not per parcel.
- Start on Amazon.ie. Amazon recommends it to reduce the impact.[7]
- Pick items with no Import Charges at checkout. That is your proof of EU dispatch.
- Buy multiples of one identical product. Identical items count as one, so one €3 and one €2.[3]
- Be careful with cheap items from outside the EU. €5 of charges on a €6 item rarely makes sense.
- Buy from an Irish retailer with stock in Ireland. No import, no charges, nothing to check.
On returns: the €2 Union Handling Fee is never refunded, even if the goods are faulty. The €3 duty is not refunded by customs on a change-of-mind return, and Revenue does not refund consumers directly.[1][12] What Amazon refunds is down to Amazon's returns policy.
Buying supplements on Amazon from Ireland
Supplements on Amazon follow the same rule: it depends where each one is dispatched from. Many supplement listings are fulfilled by third-party sellers, and the dispatch location can change from one listing to the next.
A typical supplement order is several different products. From 1 November 2026, each distinct item dispatched from outside the EU is subject to €5 before VAT. Four different products is €20.
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Frequently asked questions: Amazon import charges Ireland
Do Amazon orders to Ireland have import charges?
Only where the item is dispatched from outside the EU, which includes Great Britain. Those items are subject to a €3 EU customs duty per distinct item on consignments of €150 or less and, from 1 November 2026, a €2 Union Handling Fee per distinct item. Items dispatched from Ireland or another EU country are not subject to either charge. The website you order on, Amazon.ie or Amazon.co.uk, does not decide it. The dispatch location does.
Are there import charges on Amazon UK orders to Ireland?
Yes, where the goods are dispatched from Great Britain. Great Britain is outside the EU for customs, so Revenue states that goods sent from there are liable to customs duty, VAT and, from 1 November 2026, the Union Handling Fee. Published reports from Irish shoppers show Amazon adding the charges at checkout as an Import Charges line, so there is usually nothing further to pay on delivery for items Amazon itself dispatches.
Does ordering on Amazon.ie avoid import charges?
Not automatically. The Irish Times reported that Irish customers may see the €3 charge on certain orders from both amazon.co.uk and amazon.ie, depending on where the item ships from. Amazon recommends the Irish site to reduce the impact and says it is investing in Irish fulfilment capacity so more products ship from inside the EU. Check each item's dispatch location and the Import Charges line at checkout.
What changes for Amazon orders on 1 November 2026?
A €2 EU Union Handling Fee applies to each distinct item in an order shipped to Ireland from outside the EU, at any order value. It is charged on top of the €3 customs duty, so an affected item in a consignment of €150 or less is subject to €5 before VAT. The seller or delivery business pays the fee first and may pass it on. As of 8 October 2026 we have found no public statement from Amazon on whether it will absorb the fee or pass it on.
What does 'Ships from Amazon EU Sàrl' mean?
Amazon EU Sàrl is the name of the Amazon company that sells goods on Amazon's European sites. It identifies the seller, not the warehouse. An item sold or dispatched by Amazon EU Sàrl can still be dispatched from a warehouse in Great Britain, which is outside the EU for customs. The reliable test is whether an Import Charges amount appears for that item at checkout.
How do I check if an Amazon item will have import charges?
Add the item to your basket and go to the final checkout page with your Irish delivery address selected. If the item is coming from outside the EU, an Import Charges amount appears in the order summary. No amount means no import charges are being collected for that item. Check every item separately, because one basket can mix EU and non-EU dispatch, and check again each time you reorder.
How can I avoid Amazon import fees in Ireland?
Choose items that are dispatched from Ireland or another EU country, where no customs duty or Union Handling Fee applies. Compare the same basket on Amazon.ie and Amazon.co.uk, because the number of affected items can differ. Buying several units of one identical product counts as one item. For food supplements, an Irish retailer holding stock in Ireland removes the import question completely.
Do third-party Amazon sellers charge import fees differently?
They can. Third-party Marketplace sellers choose where they dispatch from and whether charges are collected at checkout. Where charges are not prepaid, the postal operator or courier collects them before delivery and adds its own fee. One Irish shopper reported an An Post bill of €3 plus a €6.95 handling fee on an €11.95 item from an Amazon third-party seller in July 2026.
Are Amazon import charges refunded if I return an item?
The €2 Union Handling Fee is never refunded, even where goods are returned or faulty. The €3 customs duty is not refunded by customs on a change-of-mind return. What Amazon itself chooses to refund on a return is set by Amazon's returns policy, so check the refund breakdown. Revenue does not issue refunds directly to consumers.
Do supplements bought on Amazon have import charges in Ireland?
It depends on where each supplement is dispatched from. Many supplement listings on Amazon are fulfilled by third-party sellers, and the dispatch location can differ from one listing to the next. A supplement dispatched from Great Britain or the United States is subject to the €3 duty and, from 1 November 2026, the €2 fee. Probiotic.ie holds NOW Foods, Swanson, Healthy Origins and Doctor's Best in stock in Dublin, so neither charge applies.
- Amazon import charges to Ireland depend on where the item is dispatched from, not on whether it is ordered on Amazon.ie or Amazon.co.uk.
- Items dispatched from Great Britain or any other non-EU location are subject to a €3 EU customs duty per distinct item on consignments of €150 or less, since 1 July 2026 (Council Regulation (EU) 2026/382).
- From 1 November 2026, a €2 EU Union Handling Fee per distinct item also applies at any order value (Irish Revenue, 29 September 2026).
- Together the charges are €5 per distinct item before VAT on consignments of €150 or less. Identical items count as one item.
- Items dispatched from Ireland, Northern Ireland or another EU Member State are not subject to either charge.
- The Irish Times reported that the €3 charge can appear on certain amazon.ie orders as well as amazon.co.uk orders, depending on where the item ships from.
- Amazon EU Sàrl is the name of Amazon's European selling company. It does not show which warehouse an item is dispatched from.
- Amazon collects import charges at checkout as an Import Charges amount on items it dispatches. Third-party sellers may not prepay, which can lead to an An Post or courier fee.
- As of 8 October 2026, no public Amazon statement was found on whether it will absorb or pass on the €2 Union Handling Fee.
- The Union Handling Fee is never refundable, even where goods are returned or faulty.
- Probiotic.ie is an independent Irish retailer, not affiliated with Amazon, dispatching food supplements from stock held in Dublin with no import charges.
More from Probiotic.ie
| Date | Update |
|---|---|
| 16 June 2026 | Original publication. |
| 2 July 2026 | Updated after the €3 customs duty took effect. |
| 8 October 2026 | Added the €2 Union Handling Fee from 1 November 2026. Corrected the earlier statement that Amazon.ie orders carry no customs duty: reports since July show the charge can apply on Amazon.ie depending on dispatch location. Added the explanation of Amazon EU Sàrl, published shopper examples and the checkout check. |
- Checked the €3 duty and €2 Union Handling Fee against Irish Revenue's guidance and its press release of 29 September 2026.
- Amazon's help pages could not be read directly for this update, so statements about Amazon are drawn from The Irish Times, Money Guide Ireland and one Irish shopper's published test orders, and are attributed to them.
- Searched for an Amazon statement on the €2 fee on 8 October 2026 and found none. We say so instead of guessing.
- Left out product prices, which change. Compare final totals on the day you order.
- Made no health claims for any product.
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