Sitting on the Baltic Sea, Lithuania was once the largest and most powerful nation in Europe. And though much reduced in size today - a bit bigger than Nova Scotia - it is a nature-rich country. One-third of Lithuania is covered in forests, which harbour the oldest oak tree in Europe (23 m tall and 1,500 years young), and are home to thousands of breeding pairs of white storks, the country's national bird.
The Lithuanian economy is modern, developed, and mixed, and as a result its citizens are high-income earners. Combined with fast internet and being a European leader of IT, Lithuanians have eagerly adopted e-commerce. As Lithuania is the geographic centre of Europe, the country is a natural trading partner for Canada.
Easily compare the best and cheapest shipping options to Lithuania through a variety of carriers using Secureship
Secureship provides safe and affordable shipping from Canada to Lithuania. In case you are an everyday shopper or a business,
you can easily save up to 50% on your international shipping costs by way of accessing our group buying power.
Shipments through Secureship come with full, easy to read tracking information to Lithuania
Tracking #:780123123123
Tel: 1-800-463-3339
Signed By: Pikwalia @ Residence
Apr 3, 2023
8:49 am
Palanga, PA, LT
Delivered
Apr 2, 2023
7:18 am
Trakai, TR, LT
In transit
Apr 1, 2023
9:03 pm
Kaunas, KA, LT
International Clearance
Apr 1, 2023
8:14 am
Vilnius, VI, LT
In transit
Apr 1, 2023
12:17 am
Toronto, ON, CA
In transit
Mar 31, 2023
4:30 pm
Ottawa, ON, CA
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Disclaimer!
While we have made every effort to ensure that the information on this page is accurate, Customs laws and procedures change regularly so it is
important to consult a licensed broker in Lithuania before shipping any goods.
Types of Shipments
Not all types of shipments are created equal. Shipping a television will require different
paperwork, duties, and taxes than shipping an accounting statement, for example.
Here is a list of the most common types of shipments:
Shipping gifts from Canada to Lithuania with a value of €45 (about $65 CAD) or less will be exempt from duty.
Alcohol, tobacco products, cosmetics and perfumes may also be shipped as gifts as long as they meet the customs restrictions as shown below.
Items
Restrictions
Alcohol
Maximum of 1 L of distilled spirits, sparkling wines
Maximum of 2 L of wine
Coffee
500 g (extracts and essences 200 g)
Perfumes/cologne
50 g/ 250 mL
Tea extracts or essences
40 g
Tobacco products
50 cigarettes; or
25 cigarillos (maximum of 3 g per unit); or
10 cigars;
or 50 g of smoking tobacco
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
An individual in Canada sending a gift shipment to an individual in Lithuania of €45 (about $65 CAD) or less will be duty-free with some restrictions for certain products such as alcohol, tobacco products, perfumes, and cosmetics.
Shipments from Business-to-Business
Shipment of a gift to a business in Lithuania from a business in Canada will be charged duties and taxes.
Shipments from Business-to-Individual
Shipping a gift to an individual to their work address will be viewed as a commercial shipment and will incur duties and taxes.
Gift Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
The words 'Gift Shipment' or 'Unsolicited Gift' are included on the commercial invoice, even if the shipment is sent at Christmas time
(see sample)
List the items in the parcel and write the value of each
Sending more than one gift in the parcel? Wrap and tag each one individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Marija Gimbutas 5 Universiteto st LT-01131 Vilnius Lithuania
Phone: +370 5 268 7202
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Personal Shipment / Gift Shipment
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 31 Mar 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift Shipment: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$79.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $79.99
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Multiple Gifts in One Shipment
Multiple gifts sent in one shipment should be wrapped and tagged individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Marija Gimbutas 5 Universiteto st LT-01131 Vilnius Lithuania
Phone: +370 5 268 7202
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Unsolicited Gift: Consolidated Gift Package
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 31 Mar 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift - Roger: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$39.99
1 Each
Gift - Erica: Handwoven French Canadian Catalogne Blanket
CA
$49.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $89.98
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Lithuanian citizens returning to live permanently in Lithuania can import their personal goods free of duty and tax providing:
They have lived outside of Lithuania for 1 year or more
Their goods are used and have been owned for 6 months or more
Personal goods are declared within 12 months from the date on which the citizen returned to live
Personal effects are for the use of the owner or his or her family
Personal effects include items such as:
Household furniture and appliances
Footwear and clothing
Portable tools and instruments required for a trade or profession
NOTE: If the following items are shipped as part of the household goods, they will incur duty and taxes:
Tobacco and tobacco products
Alcoholic beverages
Non-portable tools and instruments used for a trade or profession
Moving Temporarily
Students
Students may ship their personal effects to Lithuania if they move there temporarily to study.
Personal effects are considered to be:
Educational materials (paper and pens, computers and books)
Household goods such as linens, shoes, and clothing
Furniture that a student would use, like a desk and chair
NOTE: The student exemption may be granted several times in each school year.
Non-students
Non-students moving to live in Lithuania temporarily can import their goods exempt from duty and taxes provided they are intended to be used as household goods, and:
They have lived outside of Lithuania for 1 year or more
Their goods are used and have been owned for 6 months or more
They provide documentation such as an employment contract or certificate from an employer containing a termination date or the end of a contract
Supply proof of residence in Lithuania or a certificate of registration
Moving Permanently
If you are moving to Lithuania after having lived outside the country for 1 year or more, you may bring your used personal effects into the country tax and duty-free under the following conditions:
Your effects must arrive in Lithuania within 1 year of having obtained a Residence or Work permit, AND no later than 12 months after you arrive in Lithuania
Your goods may not be lent, sold, or given away for at least 1 year after your arrival
You must be in Lithuania at the time your personal effects arrive
NOTE: The following items will incur duty and taxes if they are part of your personal effects shipment:
Non-portable tools and instruments used for a trade or profession
Alcoholic beverages
Tobacco and tobacco products
Personal Effects Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Personal Effects' (see sample)
Sample Commercial Invoice for Promotional Material
Ship To
Invoice
Marija Gimbutas 5 Universiteto st LT-01131 Vilnius Lithuania
Phone: +370 5 268 7202
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Promotional Material - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 31 Mar 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Promotional Material: Not for Resale. Product pamphlets to hand out at trade show.
CA
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Promotional Material Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Repairs
Sending a piece of equipment for repair to Lithuania from Canada is straightforward.
Duty and taxes are exempt because of the European Union's inward processing rules. Inward processing means items shipped from Canada to Lithuania for repair will be duty-free.
Free warranty repairs done in Canada and returned to Lithuania will not incur VAT.
Items Under Warranty
As Canada and Lithuania are part of the EU free-trade agreement (CETA), repairs done under warranty in Lithuania are duty-free and will not be charged GST when they re-enter Canada.
Items No Longer Under Warranty
An item that is no longer under warranty and returns to Canada from Lithuania will be charged GST. The GST will be charged on the value of the repair and on any parts required for the repair.
Sending Product for Repair to Lithuania
Sending equipment for repair to Lithuania from Canada is exempt from duty and taxes because of the European Union's inward processing rules.
Returning Repaired Product to Lithuania
Equipment repaired in Canada under a warranty will not incur duty and taxes when they re-enter Lithuania.
Repair Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'REPAIR & RETURN' under the General Description or Remarks, and include the estimated time of return
(see sample)
Include repair contract with shipment
Serial or product number and the cost of repairs should be indicated under the Detailed Description of Goods section
Include the original shipping documents or tracking number from when the item was first exported to Lithuania or exported to Canada (depending on which case applies)
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Marija Gimbutas 5 Universiteto st LT-01131 Vilnius Lithuania
Phone: +370 5 268 7202
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 31 Mar 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Fossil Watch being sent for repair - Model E5, serial # 789456FG7E2 - Repair Cost $76.00
US
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Warranty Repair Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Temporary Imports
Temporary imports of certain goods into Lithuania will be exempt from duty and taxes for a period of up to 2 years. This may include an item shipped from Canada to Lithuania for repair or exhibition.
The following list include goods that qualify as temporary imports:
Commercial samples
Items that will be used or displayed at an exhibition, trade fair, meeting, or other similar events
Scientific and professional equipment
Equipment required to evaluate and goods and test other equipment
Tools and specialised equipment required for repairing, exploring, producing, or manufacturing processes
Materials and goods to be used for concerts, stage performances
NOTE: Advertising material shipped for display at a trade fair or exhibition may be sent using an ATA Carnet.
Qualifying for Duty & Tax Free Temporary Import
In order to import your goods duty and tax free into Lithuania, you can pick from Option 1 or 2 of the Temporary Import Methods listed below.
Each option has its pros and cons. Regardless, each of the following methods requires you to complete a commercial invoice (CI). More details can be found below
Option #
Temporary Import Method
Risk of paying
1
Commercial Invoice Only (no other documentation is provided)
High - if broker cannot clear goods temporarily
2
Commercial Invoice
+
ATA Carnet
Very Low
1. Complete a Commercial Invoice (CI) only
This is the simplest and quickest option. See example.
NOTE: You should be aware that shipping using this method doesn't guarantee that your items will be imported duty/tax free.
Not all brokers will clear goods as temporary imports (i.e. UPS, FedEx, DHL) nor is it a guarantee that customs won't charge any duties and taxes.
2. Commercial Invoice (CI) + an ATA Carnet
Completing an ATA Carnet is great option for items that frequently travel in and out of the country.
It's also great because once you have an ATA Carnet, it is accepted by 176 countries worldwide making the application process a one-time thing.
In addition to declaring your commercial invoice as a temporary import, you can get an ATA Carnet for the items that are of temporary nature.
ATA Carnets are beyond the scope of the article however, you can find more information here:
http://www.chamber.ca/carnet/
NOTE: It is highly recommended to get an ATA Carnet for items that frequently
travel in and out of the country and especially so when it is valued over $2,500 USD
In addition to the 2 options above, the following conditions must also be met in order to qualify for a duty and VAT free exemption:
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition aside from normal wear-and-tear, and they undergo no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer than 24 months in Lithuania
NOTE:
If the above conditions are not followed, duties and taxes will be charged as though the goods have been imported permanently.
Your Customs broker can clear goods of a temporary nature (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc. typically CANNOT clear goods of temporary nature)
Temporary Imports Checklist
Commercial Invoice clearly stating 'Temporary Import'. This must be written in the General Description section and the Detailed Description of Goods.
(see sample)
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer than the period listed above
Include your ATA Carnet with your shipment (if applicable)
Include the expected return date or the date that it was originally received within the country (whichever applies)
Any above listed items not listed in this checklist
Marija Gimbutas 5 Universiteto st LT-01131 Vilnius Lithuania
Phone: +370 5 268 7202
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment returning Jan 2020
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 31 Mar 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 box
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment
CA
$1032.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Temporary Imports Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1032.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Permanent/Sold Goods
The duty threshold for shipments sent to Lithuania is €150 (about $225 CAD).
This means that duty is only applied if the value of the shipment is above €150. Since 1 July 2021, all shipments, regardless of value, are subject to VAT.
Occasional Shipper
If you only ship occasionally to Lithuania, for example items sold on eBay, they will be exempt from duty if their value is €150 (about $225 CAD) or less.
Be sure to include the following with your shipment:
Provide a detailed description of the goods on the commercial invoice (in order to avoid customs delays)
Include 3 copies of the commercial invoice with your shipment
NOTE: An Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) number is NOT needed if you are shipping as a private individual.
Regular shipper
If you regularly sell and ship goods to Lithuania, we suggest you consult with licenced customs broker in Lithuania.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
Ship To
Invoice
Marija Gimbutas 5 Universiteto st LT-01131 Vilnius Lithuania
Phone: +370 5 268 7202
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Permanent/Sold: Parts and accessories for Canon B78n camera
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 31 Mar 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
15 Each
Camera Lenses: Canon EF 50mm, Canon EF 85mm & wide-angle lenses.
CA
$132.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent/Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1980.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Required Documents
Shipping packages internationally requires a lot of documentation. This process alone can be confusing and time-consuming.
So we’ve narrowed down what documents you might need and ranked them based on likeliness of being needed.
Document Type
When?
Details
Shipping Label / Bill of Lading
Always required
This is a label provided by the carrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.). Always required because the carrier needs to know the parcel's destination.
Commercial Invoice
Required for all non-document shipments
For all non-document shipments, you will require 3 copies of the commercial invoice (to be included with your shipping labels).
These are for customs purposes and need to be included inside a document pouch outside of the box.
When creating a shipment through the Secureship website, the system will help you create this document automatically.
B13a
Required if value exceeds $2,000 per shipment or is a controlled good
A B13a is required if your shipment exceeds $2000 CAD or is a controlled good
and is destined to a country other than the US, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands
Canada has a preferential trade agreement with Lithuania. A COO proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Lithuania, it will incur a reduced or zero-rated import duty.
Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Infrequently required
Shows that the shipment has been insured.
Banks may request a certificate of insurance when providing letters of credit for the goods. Otherwise,
it is generally your choice whether to purchase insurance for the shipment.
ATA Carnet
Infrequently required
Used to avoid duties and taxes on shipments of temporary nature.
If you ship goods of temporary nature to and from a country, you can obtain an ATA Carnet to expedite the customs clearance process and
ensure that anything of temporary nature is not charged duties and taxes.
No specific form required, but generally includes information regarding:
The exporter, importer and transport company
Date of issue
Number of freight invoice
Type and number of packages
Contents of each package
Marks and numbers
Net weight, gross weight and measurements of each package
Prohibited & Restricted Imports
Prohibited items are not allowed to be shipped to Lithuania while restricted items have rules that apply to the quantity admitted or who may send them.
Prohibited Items
Precious metals
Imitation jewellery
Jewellery with precious metals, stones, or natural pearls exceeding 5 g
Publications, photography, and images that are offensive to the public order of Lithuania
Shipments to Lithuania have VAT and duty charges calculated using the CIF method, i.e. the sum of the customs value plus insurance fees plus freight costs.
CIF Value = Customs Value + Insurance Amount + Freight Costs
By knowing the CIF value of a shipment, you will be able to predict the duty and taxes owed by the recipient.
Thresholds
Certain countries provide a duty and tax threshold (also called the de minimis value), which means that below a certain amount no duty or taxes are incurred on the import of that shipment.
The duty exemption on imports to Lithuania is €150 (about $225 CAD).
Starting 1 July 2021, VAT will be charged on all shipments entering Luxembourg regardless of their value.
Currency
Euro (€)
Duty Exemption (De minimis Value)
€150
Duty Calculation Method
CIF
TAX (VAT)
21%
Tax Exemption
(De minimis Value)
€0*
Tax Calculation Method
CIF
*From 1 July 2021, all imports will incur VAT regardless of their value.
NOTE: Even if an item was purchased on or before 30 June 2021 but arrives in Lithuania on July 1 or later, it will incur VAT.
Duties on Imports
Excise Taxes
In Lithuania, excise duties will be applied to:
Tobacco and tobacco products
Alcoholic beverages
Beverages containing added sugar or other sweetening substances
Canada has a free trade agreement with the EU (CETA); therefore, a reduced or zero rate of duty applies to most imports to Lithuania from Canada.
You can purchase
insurance
through Secureship and it is provided by the carrier that will be transporting your shipment.
Each carrier will charge a different amount per $100 of declared insurance. If you indicate that you need insurance for your shipment our system will automatically include the insurance costs for your shipment.
Insurance is great to have in case your package is accidentally lost or damaged by the carrier. But be careful, not everything you ship is insurable. Worse - even if your package contains items that are insurable, if it doesn’t meet the ISTA 3A packaging standard, the insurance purchased through the carrier would not be available to you.
Here are some items that cannot be insured by the carrier:
Personal belongings
Antiques
Artwork
Liquids (including alcohol)
Televisions
Jewellery in excess of $500
Perishable goods
Glass or Ceramic
And many more items
For more information, please see the carrier's terms and conditions.
Shipping to Lithuania from Canada can take between 3-5 business days through the fastest carriers available on the Secureship platform.
More economical services, such as Canada Post, can take up to 1-2 months to complete the delivery.
