Tax & Duties Information
Tax, duties and
import charges —
explained clearly.
Every charge that can apply when you buy from DAILY VITA LABS — whether it is Australian GST, UK VAT, US state sales tax, Canadian GST/HST, or New Zealand GST — is set out here in plain language, with no hidden amounts and no surprises at checkout or the border.
What is included in the price you see — and what is not.
DAILY VITA LABS displays prices in the currency available for your delivery location. Your checkout shows the final product price, delivery charge and any taxes collected before payment. Import duties, taxes or carrier fees that are not collected at checkout may be assessed by the destination country or delivery provider.
All customers: The price displayed for your selected location is shown in the currency available for that market.
All markets: The base product price — what the item itself costs — is always shown before any other additions are applied.
UK customers (orders under £135): UK VAT at 20% is collected at the point of sale and appears in your checkout total — no separate VAT payment is required at the UK border for these orders.
New Zealand customers (orders under NZD $1,000): NZ GST at 15% is included in the checkout total in accordance with New Zealand's overseas supplier GST rules, effective from 1 October 2019.
Shipping: Delivery charges are calculated and displayed at checkout, not embedded in the product price.
Location-based taxes: Where taxes apply and are collected at checkout, they are calculated for your delivery location and shown before payment.
Canadian GST/HST and provincial taxes: Applied at checkout where collected, or payable to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) on arrival for orders not pre-assessed at point of sale.
UK customs duty and VAT on orders over £135: Assessed by HMRC or your delivery agent at the UK border. DAILY VITA LABS does not pre-collect these amounts.
Courier brokerage fees: Some international couriers charge a brokerage or handling fee in addition to duty and tax. These fees are set by the carrier, not DAILY VITA LABS, and are the customer's responsibility where applicable.
Your checkout total is always confirmed before payment. Shopify's checkout displays the complete order breakdown — product price, shipping, and any taxes collected by DAILY VITA LABS — before you are asked to submit payment. You will never be charged an amount you have not seen and confirmed. Where import duties or foreign taxes are payable at the destination border, this page explains what to expect and why.
Your full tax picture, wherever you are shopping from.
Select your delivery country to read the tax and duty rules that apply to your order. These summaries are written for general information only and reflect our understanding of the rules as at 20 August 2026; they are not a substitute for independent tax or legal advice.
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Where Australian GST applies, the amount collected at checkout is shown before payment. DAILY VITA LABS provides the order information required for your purchase.
Prices shown to Australian customers are GST-inclusive, as required by the ACL and the Pricing Code. A valid tax invoice — showing the GST component separately — is available for every Australian order and is sent with your order confirmation.
International Export Treatment
For international orders, the taxes and charges shown at checkout depend on the delivery destination and the applicable rules for that market.
This means international customers do not pay Australian GST — but the tax rules of the destination country apply instead. Each country's rules are covered in the tabs above.
Tax Invoices and Business Purchases
For Australian business customers making a purchase of USD $82.50 or more (including GST), a full tax invoice is issued that complies with the GST Act 1999. This allows registered businesses to claim an Input Tax Credit (ITC) for the 10% GST paid, where the purchase relates to their taxable business activities.
Tax invoices are automatically generated and sent to the email address you provide at checkout. If you need a replacement invoice, please contact us at support@dailyvitalabs.com.
GST on Refunds
If you return a product and are entitled to a full refund under our Refund Policy or your statutory rights under the Australian Consumer Law, the full GST-inclusive amount you paid will be refunded.
Where a tax amount is included in a refund, the refund is processed through the original payment method in line with our Refund Policy.
US Sales Tax — Economic Nexus
The United States does not impose a federal sales tax. Instead, sales tax is administered at the state and local level. Following the US Supreme Court's decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair (2018), most states now require out-of-state sellers to collect and remit sales tax once they exceed that state's economic nexus threshold — typically USD $100,000 in sales, or 200 separate transactions, in a calendar year.
Where US sales tax is collected, the applicable amount is calculated from your delivery address and shown at checkout before payment.
Section 321 Import Exemption
Under Section 321 of the US Tariff Act (19 U.S.C. §1321), goods imported into the United States with a fair retail value of USD $800 or less per shipment, per day, per importer are exempt from formal customs entry, US import duties, and federal import taxes. This is known as the de minimis threshold.
Customs treatment depends on the total declared value, product classification and the rules in force when your shipment enters the United States. Any applicable charge will be shown at checkout where collected or assessed by the relevant authority or carrier.
States Without Economic Nexus
Some US states may apply customer tax obligations that are not collected at checkout. Please check with your state revenue authority if you need advice about your particular situation.
We are unable to advise on your personal Use Tax liability. We recommend reviewing your state's revenue authority guidance if you regularly purchase goods from out-of-state retailers.
FTC Pricing Disclosure
In line with the Federal Trade Commission's guidance on pricing transparency, all prices shown on our product and collection pages reflect the base price of the item. Any applicable state sales tax is itemised separately at checkout so that you can see exactly what each component of your total comprises.
We do not engage in drip pricing — there are no fees or charges that appear for the first time at the payment screen. Shipping rates and taxes are disclosed before you confirm your order.
UK VAT — Orders Under £135
Since 1 January 2021, under the UK's post-Brexit Import VAT rules (Finance Act 2021 and the Value Added Tax (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019), goods with a consignment value at or below £135 are subject to supply VAT, not import VAT. This means the seller — rather than HMRC at the border — is responsible for charging and remitting UK VAT at 20% at the point of sale.
For orders under £135 where DAILY VITA LABS has collected VAT at checkout, no separate VAT payment is required at the UK border. The VAT shown on your checkout page is the full VAT amount due on the goods.
UK VAT and Customs Duty — Orders Over £135
For consignments with a value exceeding £135, the standard UK import VAT rules apply. HMRC or your UK delivery agent will assess and collect 20% Import VAT — and any applicable customs duty — when the goods arrive in the UK. DAILY VITA LABS does not pre-collect these amounts on orders above this threshold.
Your carrier will contact you (or deduct from a pre-paid account) for the import VAT and duty. You may also be charged a disbursement or handling fee by the courier. These are third-party charges outside DAILY VITA LABS's control.
Product Value and the £135 Threshold
UK taxes, duties and delivery-related charges depend on the order value and the applicable rules at the time of import. Your checkout displays any amount collected by DAILY VITA LABS before payment.
If you place a large order and the consignment value exceeds £135, the over-threshold rules will apply to the entire consignment. The threshold applies to the value of the goods shipped together in a single consignment, not to individual items.
UK Customs Duty Rates for Our Products
UK import duty rates are set by the UK Global Tariff (replacing the EU Common External Tariff after Brexit). Our products fall under commodity codes in Chapters 63 and 94. Duty rates vary by commodity and country of origin of the manufactured goods. Where duty applies on orders above £135, the rate will be confirmed by your courier.
For reference: Chapter 94 cushions and seating accessories typically attract a 0% UK Global Tariff rate; textile goods in Chapter 63 may attract higher rates. All figures are indicative only — actual duty is determined by HMRC at the time of import.
Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Canada levies a federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5% on most goods imported into Canada. In the provinces of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island, the GST is combined with a provincial sales tax into a single Harmonised Sales Tax (HST). HST rates range from 13% (Ontario) to 15% (Atlantic provinces).
GST/HST on imported goods is assessed and collected by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at the time of importation. For most shipments to Canada from DAILY VITA LABS, GST/HST will be collected by the CBSA or your carrier on delivery.
Canada's Very Low De Minimis Thresholds
Canada's de minimis thresholds are among the lowest of any major market: goods valued at CAD $20 (approximately USD $15) or less are exempt from customs duties, and goods valued at CAD $40 (approximately USD $30) or less are exempt from GST/HST on importation.
For Canadian orders, taxes, duties and carrier charges may depend on the order and delivery destination. Any amount not collected at checkout may be assessed by the relevant authority or delivery provider.
Provincial Sales Tax (PST) and QST
In addition to federal GST, several provinces collect their own Provincial Sales Tax (PST): British Columbia (7%), Saskatchewan (6%) and Manitoba (7%) have a separate PST. Quebec collects a Quebec Sales Tax (QST) of 9.975% in addition to federal GST, giving a combined rate of approximately 14.975%. The CBSA assesses both federal and provincial taxes at the point of importation.
Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon have no provincial sales tax — customers in those jurisdictions pay only the 5% federal GST on imports.
CBSA and Courier Handling Fees
Your courier or postal service will often charge a brokerage or disbursement fee for collecting and remitting duties and taxes on your behalf. Canada Post charges a fixed handling fee for Duty and Tax Collection. Private couriers (such as FedEx, UPS and DHL) may charge a brokerage fee calculated as a percentage of the duty and tax amount or as a flat rate per shipment.
These fees are charged by your carrier and are not under DAILY VITA LABS's control. If you wish to avoid brokerage fees, choosing a self-clearance option at Canada Post when available is one alternative.
New Zealand GST
New Zealand imposes a Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 15% on most goods supplied or imported into New Zealand, under the Goods and Services Tax Act 1985. GST applies to all goods regardless of their value — there is no low-value import threshold below which GST is not charged.
Since 1 October 2019, overseas sellers are required to register with Inland Revenue (IR) and collect GST on goods valued at or below NZD $1,000 per shipment if their total NZ sales exceed NZD $60,000 per year. Where DAILY VITA LABS is registered for NZ GST, the 15% GST is collected at checkout and remitted to IR on your behalf.
Orders Over NZD $1,000
For consignments exceeding NZD $1,000, the low-value overseas supplier scheme does not apply. Instead, GST and any applicable customs duty are assessed by New Zealand Customs at the border. Your courier will typically collect these amounts before releasing the parcel for delivery.
For New Zealand orders, tax treatment depends on the total shipment value and applicable rules at the time of purchase or import.
NZ Customs Import Duty
New Zealand Customs applies import duty on goods from certain countries at rates set under the Customs and Excise Act 2018. For goods originating in Australia, the Australia–New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement (ANZCERTA / CER) means that goods of Australian origin may qualify for preferential (0%) duty rates. Our products that are of Australian origin may therefore enter New Zealand duty-free.
Where goods are sourced from third-country manufacturing partners, standard NZ Customs duty rates apply. These rates vary by commodity code — typically 5% for textile and seating goods. Actual duty payable will be confirmed by NZ Customs at the time of import.
GST on Refunds
If a product is returned and a full refund is issued, the 15% GST amount included in your purchase price is refunded in full. DAILY VITA LABS will account for the GST adjustment with IR as required. You do not need to take any separate action.
Your statutory rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and the Fair Trading Act 1986 apply to your purchase regardless of the tax treatment. Unresolved disputes may be referred to the New Zealand Commerce Commission or Consumer Protection (MBIE).
The duty-free import thresholds that apply to your order.
A de minimis threshold is the maximum value at which goods can enter a country without triggering formal customs entry, import duties, or certain taxes. Understanding these thresholds helps you know exactly what charges — if any — will apply when your order arrives.
threshold
Major US state tax rates collected at checkout.
US state and local tax rates vary by delivery address and may change. Where a tax is collected at checkout, the exact amount is shown before payment. For specific tax advice, please contact the relevant state authority.
Note: Rates shown are the base state rate. Your exact sales tax amount is calculated at checkout against your precise delivery address, including applicable local, city and special district taxes. Checkout is the authoritative source. If you believe a tax has been applied incorrectly, please contact us at support@dailyvitalabs.com.
Combined import tax rates applicable in each Canadian province and territory.
Canadian tax on imported goods is a combination of federal GST or HST and, in some provinces, a separate Provincial Sales Tax (PST) or Quebec Sales Tax (QST). All of these are collected by the CBSA or your courier on importation. Rates shown are current as at 20 August 2026.
Important — Canada customs duty: In addition to sales taxes, Canadian customs duty may apply depending on the product's country of manufacture and the applicable HS code under the Customs Tariff (S.C. 1997, c. 36). Most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty rates for our product categories range from 0% to 18%. The CBSA will calculate actual duty payable. If you hold a valid CBSA Business Number, duty drawback or deferral options may be available — please consult the CBSA directly.
How our products are classified for customs and import purposes.
Customs classification — using internationally standardised Harmonised System (HS) commodity codes — determines the duty rate and import rules that apply to each product. The codes below reflect our current best assessment of the classification of each DAILY VITA LABS product. Actual classification is ultimately determined by the customs authority of the destination country, and we recommend confirming with the relevant authority if you are importing for business or in large quantities.
Supplements, Skin Care & Hair Care
Daily Vita Labs offers a range of daily-care products. Customs classification varies by the specific item, its ingredients or materials, and the destination country.
Classification: The applicable tariff code is determined for the individual item and may vary by country.
*Under Section 321 de minimis for orders under USD $800. †UK Global Tariff Chapter 94 — 0% MFN rate is indicative. Actual rates confirmed at import. AU = domestic sale, no customs duty.
Home, Seating & Comfort Products
Daily Vita Labs also offers everyday comfort products. Customs classification varies by the specific item, materials and destination-country rules.
Classification: The applicable tariff code is determined for the individual item and may vary by country.
*Under Section 321 de minimis for orders under USD $800. †UK Global Tariff Chapter 63 textile goods can attract MFN duty — rate depends on fibre content and exact tariff-line classification. AU = domestic sale, no customs duty.
Classification disclaimer: HS codes are provided for general guidance only. DAILY VITA LABS is not a licensed customs broker and cannot guarantee the final tariff classification applied by any country's customs authority. If you are importing goods for business purposes, in commercial quantities, or require a binding tariff ruling, please consult a licensed customs broker or the relevant national customs authority (CBSA for Canada, HMRC for the UK, CBP for the USA, NZ Customs for New Zealand).
Who pays — and who collects — each charge at each destination.
This table sets out, clearly and without ambiguity, which party is responsible for each type of charge in each country. DAILY VITA LABS takes responsibility for all charges it collects. Charges payable at the border are the legal obligation of the importer of record — which is you, as the recipient.
If you are unsure what charges apply to your specific order, please contact us at support@dailyvitalabs.com or call us on +61 479 095 200 during business hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm AEST) before placing your order. We would rather help you understand the full cost before you buy than have you surprised after the fact.
Five steps to knowing your full landed cost before you buy.
The total amount you pay for a DAILY VITA LABS order — including the product, shipping and any applicable taxes or duties — is your landed cost. Here is a practical guide to calculating it for your country.
Start with the product price
Visit the relevant product page to see the price for your selected location. The price shown is the starting point; your checkout confirms the full order total before payment.
Add your items to cart and proceed to checkout
Shopify's checkout calculates and displays all taxes collected by DAILY VITA LABS — including Australian GST, US state sales tax (where applicable), UK VAT (for orders under £135), and NZ GST (for eligible orders) — before you enter payment details. You will see an itemised breakdown of every charge.
Check your country's de minimis threshold
If you are ordering to the US, check whether your order total (including all items in the shipment) is under USD $800. If it is, no import duty applies. For the UK, check whether your order is under £135. For Canada and New Zealand, assume that taxes and potentially duties will be assessed by local customs regardless of order value.
Estimate any border charges (Canada, UK over £135, NZ over NZD $1,000)
For Canada: take your order value in CAD and apply the applicable province tax rate from the table above. Add any applicable customs duty (0%–18% depending on product classification and origin). For UK orders over £135: add 20% import VAT, plus UK Global Tariff duty if applicable. For NZ orders over NZD $1,000: add 15% GST and any applicable duty at the NZ Customs rate.
Account for courier brokerage fees
If your courier charges a brokerage or disbursement fee for collecting duties and taxes on your behalf, add this to your estimated landed cost. Canada Post charges a fixed handling fee; private couriers typically charge a percentage-based brokerage. Contact your carrier for their current rates. If you have specific questions about your estimated landed cost, please reach out to us at support@dailyvitalabs.com — we are happy to help you work through the numbers before you order.
Talk to a real person about your order's charges.
Whether you have a question before placing your order or need clarification about a charge that appeared after delivery, our Queensland-based support team handles it directly.
Support Hours (AEST, GMT+10:00)
66 Windemere Road, Alexandra Hills
Queensland 4161, Australia
This page is provided for general information purposes and does not constitute legal, tax or customs advice. Tax laws change — always verify current rates with the relevant authority before making a business decision based on this content. | support@dailyvitalabs.com | +61 479 095 200 | Last updated & effective: 16 September 2026