Why not on now.com
now.com targets global shoppers in English. litbuyspreadsheet.eu is the EU editorial property for cross-border VAT/threshold explainers that complement — not duplicate — national exclusive URLs.
Customs value basics
EU customs value generally includes cost of goods plus transport/insurance to the EU border where applicable. Spreadsheet «deal price» alone is not the full story for VAT/duty.
Link to national depth
After reading thresholds here, open your country site for carrier SMS, payment portals and EUR/GBP examples.
€150, de minimis and forum myths
Community posts still mention «under €22 free» — outdated for most B2C imports. Today, VAT collection applies broadly; duty depends on product classification. The €150 IOSS ceiling relates to seller registration schemes, not a universal buyer exemption.
Exclusive EU hub role
litbuyspreadsheet.eu links to country canonicals via hreflang — it does not replace France, Germany (AT), Spain or other national guides. This article explains cross-border thresholds in English for shoppers comparing EU markets.
Country-specific depth (where to click next)
- France → litspreadsheet.fr TVA
- Germany/Austria → litbuy.at Zoll
- Netherlands → BTW NL
- Spain → IVA ES
- Portugal → IVA PT
Planning a multi-country comparison haul?
Do not — each shipment has one destination country. VAT rate differs (FR 20%, DE/AT 20%, PT 23%, etc.). Use local exclusive guides for landed cost math.
Official references
Global hub: litbuyspreadsheetnow.com · IOSS detail: IOSS guide
Timeline of EU low-value reform (buyer mental model)
Pre-2021: €22 VAT exemption often cited. Post-reform: platforms and carriers collect VAT more broadly. The €150 figure relates to IOSS seller registration — not «everything under €150 is tax-free» for all channels.
Exclusive URL purpose
now.com = global trust. Country sites = local post/customs. litbuyspreadsheet.eu = cross-market English education on thresholds — this slug does not exist on now.com.
Decision worksheet
- Destination country fixed? → open country guide.
- Need IOSS theory in English? → this hub + IOSS article.
- Need coupon? → country domain coupons page.
Further reading
IOSS guide · Index · Commission VAT: ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs