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Pro feature

VAT importer

Overview

The VAT importer is a Pro feature that lets you import the correct VAT rates for all 27 EU member states into your WooCommerce tax configuration with a single click. This saves significant setup time and ensures your rates are accurate.

This feature requires a Pro license. See the pricing page for details.

One-click import

To import VAT rates for all EU member states:

  1. Go to WooCommerce > EU VAT OSS > Settings > VAT Rates.
  2. Click Import EU VAT Rates.
  3. The plugin fetches the current standard, reduced, and super-reduced VAT rates for all 27 member states.
  4. Rates are added to your WooCommerce tax tables automatically.

The import creates the necessary tax classes and rate entries. Existing WooCommerce tax rates for EU countries are updated in place rather than duplicated.

What gets imported

For each EU member state, the importer sets up:

  • Standard rate — The default VAT rate (e.g., 21% for the Netherlands, 19% for Germany).
  • Reduced rate — The reduced VAT rate for eligible goods (e.g., 9% for the Netherlands, 7% for Germany).
  • Super-reduced rate — Where applicable, the super-reduced rate for specific categories.
  • Zero rate — For exempt goods, where applicable.

The rates are applied based on the customer’s shipping country, ensuring the correct VAT is charged for cross-border sales.

Keeping rates up to date

EU member states occasionally change their VAT rates. When this happens:

  1. The plugin displays a notice on the EU VAT OSS overview page indicating that rate updates are available.
  2. Go to Settings > VAT Rates and click Update EU VAT Rates.
  3. Only the changed rates are updated. Your custom tax rules and non-EU rates are left untouched.

The plugin checks for rate changes weekly and notifies you when updates are available.

Rate change handling

When you update rates:

  • Existing orders are not affected — Orders already placed retain the VAT rate that was in effect at the time of purchase.
  • New orders use the updated rates — The new rates apply to all orders placed after the update.
  • Change log — The plugin records which rates changed and when, visible in the VAT Rates settings tab.

Manual adjustments

If you need to override a rate for a specific country (for example, to apply a reduced rate to your product category), you can edit the imported rates in WooCommerce’s standard tax settings at WooCommerce > Settings > Tax. Manual adjustments are preserved when you run future rate updates.

Tips

  • Import rates during setup — Run the importer right after activating the plugin to ensure correct VAT is charged from day one.
  • Check for updates monthly — While the plugin notifies you of changes, a monthly manual check is good practice.
  • Review reduced rates — Not all products qualify for reduced rates. Verify that your product tax classes are set correctly in WooCommerce.