TAX AND DUTIES (OUTSIDE THE EU):

At BAREBOUND, we ship internationally with the goal of making your order experience smooth and transparent. Please read the following information carefully if you are ordering from outside the European Union (EU).

International Orders (Outside the EU):
Orders shipped outside the EU may be subject to customs duties, import taxes, and handling fees upon arrival in your country. These charges are the responsibility of the customer and are not included in the product or shipping prices shown at checkout.

The amount of duties and taxes depends on:
-Your country’s regulations
-The value and type of the goods
-Whether your country applies a “de minimis” (minimum value for duty-free imports)

United States:
-Orders under $800 USD are typically duty-free.
-However, starting August 29, 2025, U.S. Customs will apply import duties to all orders, regardless of value.
-Footwear imported from Portugal is expected to incur ~14.5% import duty.
-These charges will be collected by the U.S. Customs upon delivery.

Canada:
-Orders above CAD $20 may be subject to GST (5%) and import duties.
-Additional handling fees may be charged by the shipping carrier (e.g., DHL, FedEx).
-Footwear and apparel typically carry import duty unless exempted under specific trade agreements.

Australia:
-Orders under AUD $1,000 are generally duty-free.
-Orders exceeding AUD $1,000 may incur:
-5% import duty
-10% Goods & Services Tax (GST) calculated on the product value, shipping, and insurance.
-These charges are collected by Australian Customs.

United Kingdom Orders

Orders shipped from Portugal to the United Kingdom may be subject to UK VAT (Value Added Tax) and handling fees upon arrival. These charges are the responsibility of the customer and are not included in the product or shipping prices shown at checkout, unless otherwise stated.

Important Notes for UK Customers:

• The UK applies VAT to imported goods valued above £135.

• UK VAT is typically corresponds to 20%, calculated on the value of the goods plus shipping costs

• Since our footwear is made in Portugal (EU), no customs duty is expected under the EU-UK Trade Agreement — however, VAT still apply.
  

• A courier processing fee may also be charged by the carrier handling the import clearance.

These charges, if applicable, will be collected by the courier before or at the time of delivery.

For order above 135£ if you choose the Express Shipping USA – Duties & Taxes Included (DDP) no charges will be applied to at the time of delivery.

Who collects the taxes and duties?
These charges are usually collected by the carrier (DHL, FedEx, UPS, local postal service) before or upon delivery.
BAREBOUND is not responsible for these additional costs, and they are not refundable if you return your order.

Do you need help?
If you have questions about duties in your country, we recommend contacting your local customs office before placing an order. For shipping-related questions, feel free to reach us at hello@barebound.pt.