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Moroccan Argan Oil Import Calculator (Germany)
1 L bottles of cold-pressed argan oil at an example $32. Duty is 0% with proof of Moroccan origin; VAT depends on how the oil is sold.
Tariff facts for this lane
Checked 2026-10-01 against the official tariff
- HS code (destination tariff)
- 1515 90 99 99
- MFN / general rate
- 9.6%
- Preferential rate
- Free — EU–Morocco Association AgreementCondition: EUR.1 movement certificate or an origin declaration proving Moroccan origin.
- Import VAT / GST
- 7%7% when supplied as an edible oil (UStG Anlage 2 Nr. 26 d); 19% if the goods are a Chapter 33 cosmetic preparation.
- Additional duties
- None in force on the check date
Duty stack on the preset (% of customs value)
| Without preference | With EU–Morocco Association Agreement | |
|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 9.6% | 0% |
| Customs duty | 9.6% | 0% |
| Import VAT / GST on value + duty (7%) | +7.67% | +7% |
| Duty + import tax | 17.27% | 7% |
Duty here is a % of customs value, which this country assesses on CIF value (goods + freight + insurance) — the same base the calculator below uses.
Freight is an input, not a quoted figure: the calculator starts at a placeholder $0.40/kg — replace it with your forwarder's quote.
Preset starting value. Replace it with the rate from your destination's HS-code lookup (US: HTS, EU: TARIC, UK: HMRC).
Enter supplier cost and freight in USD. Results are converted to your display currency at the static reference rate shown below.
Rate used: 1 USD = 0.92 EUR (reference table, 2026-09-01). Static snapshot — confirm the live rate with your bank before committing to a purchase order.
Suggested retail (per unit)
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Same shipment, three Incoterms. The total you end up paying barely moves; what changes is how much sits on the supplier’s invoice and how much lands on you later as freight, duty and tax.
| Incoterm | Supplier invoices you | You still pay | Total landed | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOBGoods on board at origin port. You arrange and pay freight, insurance, duty, tax and clearance. | €2,944.00 | €403.29 | €3,347.29 | €33.47 |
| CIFGoods, freight and insurance to destination port. Duty, tax and clearance are still yours. | €2,999.34 | €347.95 | €3,347.29 | €33.47 |
| DDPDelivered to your door, duty and tax paid by the supplier. Nothing left to pay on arrival. | €3,347.29 | €0.00 | €3,347.29 | €33.47 |
Import VAT / GST is usually reclaimable if you are registered — it is a cash-flow cost, not a margin cost.
About this lane
Argan trees grow only in south-west Morocco, and the EU–Morocco Association Agreement lets the oil into the EU at 0% instead of the 9.6% third-country duty on 1515 90 99 99. The condition is proof of origin: an EUR.1 movement certificate from Moroccan customs or an origin declaration on the invoice.
VAT is where argan gets tricky in Germany. As an edible vegetable oil of heading 1515 it qualifies for the reduced 7% rate (UStG Anlage 2 Nr. 26 d). The same oil sold as a finished cosmetic preparation of Chapter 33 is taxed at 19%, and its tariff line changes too. The calculator starts at 7%; set it to 19% if you are importing cosmetic product for beauty retail.
Small lots often go by air; pallets of bulk oil travel by sea LCL.
FAQ
Is there import duty on argan oil from Morocco?
0% with proof of Moroccan origin (EUR.1 or origin declaration) under the EU–Morocco Association Agreement; otherwise 9.6% (TARIC 1515 90 99 99, checked 2026-10-01).
Is argan oil taxed at 7% or 19% VAT in Germany?
7% when supplied as an edible oil of heading 1515 (UStG Anlage 2 Nr. 26 d). If the goods are a cosmetic preparation of Chapter 33, 19% applies.
When does argan oil stop being 1515?
Once it is blended into a cream, serum or perfumed mix it becomes a Chapter 33 cosmetic preparation with a different duty line. Pure, fluid argan oil stays in 1515 90 99.
How does volumetric weight (CBM) affect landed cost for Moroccan Argan Oil Import Calculator (Germany)?
Volumetric weight converts box dimensions (L × W × H in cm) ÷ 5,000 into chargeable kilograms. Ocean LCL and air freight bill on whichever is higher between actual gross weight and volumetric weight, so low-density bulky goods inflate landed cost even when light.
How is landed cost and recommended retail margin calculated?
Landed cost = (FOB unit cost × MOQ) + chargeable freight + (FOB + freight) × duty rate. Retail price for an X% margin = landed cost ÷ (1 − X/100). At 45% margin, every $1 of landed cost requires $1.82 of retail price.
What is the standard volumetric divisor and when does it change?
Default is 5,000 cm³/kg, used for general air freight consolidation and ocean LCL. Some express airlines use 6,000; domestic couriers use 4,000–5,000. If your forwarder applies a different divisor, manually adjust the chargeable weight.
What's the difference between Incoterms FOB, CIF, and DDP?
FOB (Free On Board): the seller delivers to the origin port; the buyer pays freight and insurance. CIF (Cost Insurance Freight): the seller covers freight and insurance to the destination port, but you handle customs clearance and last-mile. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): the seller delivers to your door with all duties paid — most expensive but simplest.
Which payment method is safest for a first international B2B order?
Small orders (under $10K): T/T 30% deposit + 70% against B/L copy. Medium ($10–50K): L/C (letter of credit) with the bank as escrow. Large (over $50K): escrow via Alibaba Trade Assurance or pre-shipment inspection (PSI). Never pay 100% upfront on a first transaction.