Customs vs Zonos Duty and Tax
How Plogins Customs compares to enterprise duty APIs and WooCommerce tax plugins.
Feature comparison overview
| Feature | Customs | Zonos Duty and Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | Yes (full 2026-2028 flat duty logic) | No (monthly fee + transactions) |
| EU 3 EUR flat import duty (Council Reg. 2026/382 Art. 2) | Yes (automated per-item computation) | Complex tariff matrix required |
| Duty payment modes (DDP in checkout, DAP on delivery, absorb) | Yes (built-in switch) | Yes |
| Country of origin & preferential tariff exemption | Yes (Shipping tab field & checkbox) | Yes |
| Non-EU customs territory handling (Ceuta, Melilla) | Yes (statutory Reg. 952/2013 Art. 4(1)) | - |
| Third-party cloud API or transaction fees required | No (runs 100% locally on your server) | Yes ($20+/mo + transaction fees) |
| WooCommerce Blocks & HPOS compatibility | Yes (native fees API) | Yes |
| Paid plan price | 100% Free (€0) | from $20/mo + fees |
Competitor data and pricing as of June 2026; check the vendors' sites for current pricing.
Why choose Customs?
Transparent pricing
Full core features are free and open source. Paid licenses come with honest renewal rates and no hidden vendor lock-in.
Performance and CWV focus
Built without heavy external JavaScript libraries or layout shifts. Designed to keep mobile PageSpeed scores high.
Modern WooCommerce ready
Tested with High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS), Cart and Checkout Blocks, and the latest PHP versions.
EU import duty at WooCommerce checkout (the 2026 low-value rule)
Step-by-step setup guide, architectural best practices, and store workflow recommendations.
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Frequently asked questions
How does Customs compare to Zonos Duty and Tax and EU/UK VAT Compliance?
Customs is a lightweight, 100% free and self-contained plugin for calculating the EU flat 3 EUR import duty under Council Regulation 2026/382 without cloud APIs or recurring fees. Zonos is an enterprise global duty calculation service with monthly subscription and transaction charges, while EU/UK VAT Compliance handles VAT identification rather than customs duty calculation. Pricing as of June 2026.
Is Customs a direct alternative to Zonos Duty and Tax?
Yes. Both plugins address similar store workflows in WooCommerce. Customs focuses on a clean open-source core, no jQuery dependency, full HPOS compatibility, and predictable pricing.
Ready to try Customs?
From 1 July 2026 the EU removes the 150 EUR threshold and until 1 July 2028 charges 3 EUR per item on parcels up to 150 EUR from outside the EU sold to EU customers in distance sales, with or without IOSS. Customs estimates that duty and shows it as its own line at cart and checkout, so there are no surprises on delivery.