Most Ukrainians support the elimination of tax exemptions for parcels worth up to 150 euros — survey
According to a new survey, 52% of Ukrainians support the elimination of tax exemptions on international packages valued at up to 150 euros. The study also showed that for most respondents, the main condition is transparent and understandable tax rules. Additionally, the survey found that Ukrainians most often order clothing, electronics, cosmetics, and household goods from abroad.
This is reported with reference to the results of a study by the Info Sapiens agency on Ukrainians’ attitudes toward the possible abolition of tax exemptions for international parcels worth up to 150 euros.
What Ukrainians Order from Abroad
According to the study, 79% of Ukrainians have ordered goods from abroad at least once. Active buyers account for 31% of respondents—they place international orders several times a month or more frequently.
The most popular categories are clothing and footwear, as well as home goods: 51% of respondents purchase these items.
In contrast, military goods were among the least popular categories of international purchases. Only 3% of respondents order them. Even less popular were accessories and small items, as well as automotive goods, spare parts, and tools.
At the same time, the issue of international shipments is not among the top economic concerns for most Ukrainians.
Only 3% of respondents cited the conditions for ordering goods from abroad as one of the most important economic issues. Instead, people are most concerned about income levels, food prices, and the cost of utilities.
What should the rules for parcels be?
52% of respondents believe that Ukrainian stores and foreign marketplaces should operate under the same tax rules when selling their goods to Ukrainian consumers.
54% of respondents agree with the statement: “If Ukrainian businesses pay VAT when selling goods, then similar goods from abroad should also be subject to identical tax rules.”
More than half of those surveyed support the idea of introducing uniform rules, expecting above all additional revenue for the budget (59%), support for legitimate Ukrainian businesses (58%), ensuring equal conditions for Ukrainian and foreign sellers (56%), reducing opportunities for “gray” imports and abuse (52%), and bringing Ukrainian rules in line with European practices (51%).
At the same time, a significant portion of respondents predict an increase in the cost of international purchases (57%).
Perceptions of the use of international parcels for small-scale commerce/resale
Most respondents (69%) believe that untaxed international parcels are used, either partially or to a significant extent, not only for personal purchases but also for small-scale commerce/resale.
Only 15% disagree with this, while another 17% were undecided.
Key expectations of respondents in the event of rule changes
If the rules for international purchases change, respondents primarily expect:
- simple and clear rules (37%);
- no need to pay extra manually (28%);
- no hidden fees (27%).
It should be noted that the research agency Info Sapiens conducted a survey using online interviews among 1,500 respondents from various regions of Ukraine.
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