Bulgaria Tariff 2026: Stay Compliant, Reduce Costs

Bulgaria Customs Duties Summary

Overview: As a member of the European Union, Bulgaria applies the EU Common Customs Tariff (CCT) to goods imported from non-EU countries, while intra-EU trade is generally duty-free. Import duties are calculated based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) value, with a standard VAT of 20% applied to the sum of the customs value and applicable duties. SME importers should utilize the TARIC system to identify specific duty rates and potential preferential treatment based on origin.

Duty Types:

• Ad Valorem Duty: The most common tariff calculated as a percentage of the commercial value of the imported goods.
• Specific Duty: A fee levied based on the physical quantity, weight, or volume of the goods rather than their monetary value.
• Compound Duty: A combination of ad valorem and specific duties applied to a single shipment to ensure adequate revenue collection.
• Antidumping Duty: Additional tariffs imposed by the EU to counteract foreign imports sold at unfairly low prices that harm domestic industry.
• Excise Duty: A consumption tax applied to specific goods such as energy products, alcohol, and tobacco, payable upon release for consumption.
• US-Specific Fees (Section 301, MPF, HMF): These are regulatory fees specific to United States imports and do not apply to goods entering Bulgaria.