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Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Import Calculator (Germany)
Cases of 12 × 700 ml at an example $14. 7.7% duty, 7% import VAT.
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Checked 2026-10-01 against the official tariff
- HS code (destination tariff)
- 2103 90 90 89
- MFN / general rate
- 7.7%
- Preferential rate
- None — no trade-agreement preference for this origin
- Import VAT / GST
- 7%7% reduced import VAT (UStG Anlage 2 Nr. 33).
- Additional duties
- None in force on the check date
Duty stack on the preset (% of customs value)
| Without preference | |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 7.7% |
| Customs duty | 7.7% |
| Import VAT / GST on value + duty (7%) | +7.54% |
| Duty + import tax | 15.24% |
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. | €10,304.00 | €5,483.60 | €15,787.60 | €19.73 |
| CIFGoods, freight and insurance to destination port. Duty, tax and clearance are still yours. | €13,583.03 | €2,204.57 | €15,787.60 | €19.73 |
| DDPDelivered to your door, duty and tax paid by the supplier. Nothing left to pay on arrival. | €15,787.60 | €0.00 | €15,787.60 | €19.73 |
Import VAT / GST is usually reclaimable if you are registered — it is a cash-flow cost, not a margin cost.
About this lane
Sweet chili sauce is a volume line for Asian supermarkets and food service in Germany, and its duty is simple: 7.7% under 2103 90 90 89 for sauces with no tomato, and no Thai preference because no EU–Thailand FTA is in force.
The recipe decides the code. Sauces containing tomato fall under separate 2103 90 90 lines, so confirm with the manufacturer's ingredient list. As a Chapter 21 food preparation the sauce takes 7% import VAT (UStG Anlage 2 Nr. 33). Most importers consolidate it with other Thai groceries in a sea container.
FAQ
What is the EU import duty on Thai sweet chili sauce?
7.7% of customs value for sauces without tomato under TARIC 2103 90 90 89. Thailand gets no preference (checked 2026-10-01).
Why does tomato content matter?
The Combined Nomenclature splits 2103 90 90 by composition, and sauces containing tomato sit in separate lines. Classify by the recipe, not the product name.
Which VAT rate applies in Germany?
7%. Sauces of Chapter 21 are on the reduced-rate list (UStG Anlage 2 Nr. 33).
How does volumetric weight (CBM) affect landed cost for Thai Sweet Chili Sauce 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.