Shipping info

Shipping to the United States – Duties, Taxes & Clearance Fees
As of August 29, 2025, U.S. Customs regulations have changed. Low-value shipments under 800 USD that were previously exempt from import duties (the so-called de minimis rule) are no longer automatically duty-free. This means that orders shipped to the United States, even in the range of USD $10–$500, may now be subject to import duties, taxes, and customs inspections.Import Duties & Taxes
  • The exact amount of duty depends on the product’s official tariff classification (HTS code). Usually it is between 2.5 % - 6 %.
  • Some categories remain duty-free, while others may be charged a few percent or more.
  • U.S. Customs determines the applicable rate at the time of import.
  • Import duties and taxes are always the responsibility of the recipient (the U.S. buyer/consignee).
Clearance / Brokerage Fees Charged by Carriers
In addition to any government duties or taxes, shipping carriers (such as FedEx, UPS, or Spring) typically charge a customs clearance or brokerage fee for processing your shipment through U.S. Customs.
  • These fees are set by the carrier, not by us.
  • They usually range from about $5 to $45 per shipment, depending on the carrier, the declared value, and the type of service required.
  • The carrier will either invoice you directly or collect the fee at delivery.
What This Means for You
  • Your order total on our website does not include U.S. duties, taxes, or carrier clearance fees.
  • These additional costs may apply once the package arrives in the United States.
  • To avoid surprises, please be prepared that the final landed cost (item price + shipping + duties + clearance fees) may be higher than the checkout amount.

Physical Products:

All physical products are shipped from the Czech Republic (European Union) to destinations worldwide. Shipping options vary based on your location and preferences. For customers in the EU and UK, we collect applicable taxes at checkout. For other destinations, orders are shipped under Delivered at Place (DAP) terms, meaning customers are responsible for paying import taxes, duties, and customs fees to local authorities upon delivery.

Shipping Options:

  1. Standard Tracked Post Shipping:

    • Carrier: PostNL International (final delivery handled by local postal services).
    • Economical option with tracking and insurance included.
    • Delivery Times:
      • EU & UK: 5-18 business days
      • Outside EU: 10-28 business days

  2. Express Tracked Post Shipping / DHL / GLS / PPL / PL Inpost:

    • Carriers: Courier services including DHL, GLS, PPL (for Czech Republic and international), and Inpost (for Poland).
    • Fast and reliable option with tracking and insurance provided.
    • Delivery Times:
      • EU & UK: 2-6 business days
      • Outside EU: 2-13 business days

  3. Packeta Pick-Up Points:

    • Carrier: Zásilkovna, Packeta, or Packeta partner pick-up points (https://www.packeta.com/).
    • Convenient for customers who prefer pick-up locations. Tracking and insurance provided.
    • Delivery Time: 1-8 business days, depending on the destination.

  4. FedEx Express Delivery:

    • Available to the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Hong Kong, China, and the UK.
    • Fast air shipment, particularly cost-effective for larger or heavier packages (above 1 kg).
    • Includes tracking and insurance.
    • Delivery Time: 1-7 business days

Digital Products:

All digital products (e.g., games, guides) are sent immediately to the email address provided at checkout. If you haven't received your digital product, please check your spam or promotional email folders. For further assistance, contact us via Chat on our e-shop, which is our preferred method of communication, or email us at store@bistudio.com.