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Thai Canned Tuna Import Calculator (Germany)
Cases of 48 × 185 g skipjack in vegetable oil at an example $36. 24% duty, 7% import VAT and a catch certificate.
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Checked 2026-10-01 against the official tariff
- HS code (destination tariff)
- 1604 14 21 00
- MFN / general rate
- 24%
- Preferential rate
- None — no trade-agreement preference for this origin
- Import VAT / GST
- 7%7% reduced import VAT (UStG Anlage 2 Nr. 28).
- Additional duties
- None in force on the check date
Duty stack on the preset (% of customs value)
| Without preference | |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 24% |
| Customs duty | 24% |
| Import VAT / GST on value + duty (7%) | +8.68% |
| Duty + import tax | 32.68% |
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.
Official sources (2026-10-01)
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. | €52,992.00 | €25,848.54 | €78,840.54 | €49.28 |
| CIFGoods, freight and insurance to destination port. Duty, tax and clearance are still yours. | €59,351.92 | €19,488.62 | €78,840.54 | €49.28 |
| DDPDelivered to your door, duty and tax paid by the supplier. Nothing left to pay on arrival. | €78,840.54 | €0.00 | €78,840.54 | €49.28 |
Import VAT / GST is usually reclaimable if you are registered — it is a cash-flow cost, not a margin cost.
About this lane
Thailand is one of the world's largest tuna canners, but in the EU it competes with a handicap. There is no EU–Thailand free trade agreement in force, so skipjack in vegetable oil (1604 14 21 00) pays the full 24% third-country duty. Origins with an EU trade agreement or GSP status can pay less, which is why German buyers price Thai tuna against them.
On the tax side tuna is a Chapter 16 fish preparation, so import VAT is the reduced 7% (UStG Anlage 2 Nr. 28) rather than 19%. Each consignment also needs an IUU catch certificate (TARIC condition CD590); without it the goods are refused. Yellowfin and other tunas fall under 1604 14 31 to 48 with different rates; this page covers skipjack in oil only.
FAQ
What is the EU import duty on Thai canned tuna?
24% for skipjack in vegetable oil (TARIC 1604 14 21 00) from Thailand. No preference applies because no EU–Thailand FTA is in force (checked 2026-10-01).
Which VAT rate applies in Germany?
7%. Prepared fish of Chapter 16 is on the reduced-rate list (UStG Anlage 2 Nr. 28), so the import VAT is 7% of customs value plus duty.
What documents does customs require?
Besides invoice and packing list, an IUU catch certificate validated by the Thai authorities (TARIC measure condition CD590). A missing catch certificate is a common reason tuna is held at the border.
How does volumetric weight (CBM) affect landed cost for Thai Canned Tuna 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.