How to Ship to Austria from the US
Austria is a prosperous EU member state with a strong appetite for US fashion, electronics, specialty food, and lifestyle goods. Vienna is one of Europe's major hub cities, and Austrian consumers are active online shoppers. As an EU country, Austria follows EU customs regulations — which have tightened significantly since 2021.
The EU abolished its €22 de minimis import VAT exemption in July 2021. All commercial imports to Austria are now subject to Austrian VAT (20% standard rate). Packages over €150 (~$165 USD) also incur import duties. US sellers can register for EU IOSS to collect VAT at checkout and streamline customs clearance.
Typical 1 lb cost
$22-$38 USD
Typical transit
5-10 business days
Carrier Options to Austria
USPS Priority Mail International
7-10 business days. Best for packages under 2 lbs. Final delivery by Österreichische Post.
DHL Express Worldwide
2-4 business days. Excellent EU coverage including Austria. Handles EU customs.
UPS Worldwide Expedited
3-5 business days. Good for commercial packages 2-20 lbs.
FedEx International Economy
4-6 business days. Cost-effective mid-range option for Austria.
Customs Forms Required
CN22 for items under $400 USD. CN23 + commercial invoice for items over $400. Commercial invoice mandatory for all EU commercial shipments.
Commonly Prohibited Items
- ✕Firearms and weapons without Austrian authorization
- ✕Narcotics and controlled substances
- ✕Counterfeit and pirated goods
- ✕Certain food items without EU health certifications
- ✕Endangered species products (CITES-regulated)
- ✕Goods violating EU intellectual property regulations
Austria-Specific Shipping Tips
- 💡 EU VAT (20%) applies to ALL imports to Austria — the €22 exemption was abolished in July 2021
- 💡 Austrian postal codes are 4 digits (e.g., 1010 for Vienna's 1st district)
- 💡 Include 'Austria' on the package — not 'Australia'; a common labeling mistake
- 💡 IOSS registration lets you collect EU VAT at checkout — simplifies customs clearance for packages under €150
- 💡 DHL and UPS handle EU customs most smoothly for Austria-bound packages
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