International shipping

Import Duty Estimator

Enter the value of the goods, the shipping and insurance, and the duty and VAT rates for your country and product type. The estimator shows the customs duty, the import VAT and the total landed cost.

—Total landed cost
—Customs duty
—Import VAT / GST
—Customs value
—Duty + VAT + fees
—Extra over goods + shipping

Calculated on your device. Nothing is uploaded to a server.

How to use the import duty estimator

  1. Enter the costsType the goods value, shipping and insurance in one currency.
  2. Set the ratesFind the duty rate for your product's HS code and your import VAT or GST rate.
  3. Review the totalSee the duty, the VAT, the fees and the total landed cost.

How import duty and VAT are calculated

Customs duty is a percentage of the customs value of the goods. Countries value goods in one of two ways. CIF (cost, insurance and freight) includes shipping and insurance, and is used by the EU, UK and most of the world. FOB (free on board) counts the goods only, and is used by the US, Canada and Australia. Import VAT or GST is then usually charged on the customs value plus the duty. Many countries don't charge duty below a small value threshold, called de minimis. Some also waive VAT below it. The real duty rate depends on the product's HS tariff code and its country of origin. The category presets are only rough examples, so look up your exact rate in your country's tariff database.

Find your HS code

Tariff rates are set per product code, often 6 to 10 digits. Customs websites and tariff lookup tools let you search by product description.

Watch the extras

Couriers often charge a brokerage or advancement fee for handling customs, which can exceed the duty itself on small parcels.

Import Duty Estimator FAQ

What is the difference between CIF and FOB?

CIF includes shipping and insurance in the customs value, and FOB counts only the goods. CIF produces a higher duty for the same rate.

Is import VAT charged on shipping?

In most VAT countries, yes. Import VAT is usually charged on the full customs value, including shipping and insurance, plus the duty.

What is de minimis?

A value threshold below which imports are duty-free (and sometimes VAT-free). It varies widely by country.

Are the category duty rates accurate?

No, they're rough examples. Actual rates depend on the exact HS code, origin and trade agreements. Always check your country's tariff schedule.

Does this include excise duty?

No. Alcohol, tobacco, fuel and some other goods carry extra excise taxes that aren't included here.

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