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Free Import Duty Calculator

Estimate customs duties and import taxes for international shipments. Calculate landed costs for cross-border ecommerce.

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Shipment Details

Shipping Route

Product Category

Cost Breakdown

This is an estimate. Actual duties may vary based on HS code classification, trade agreements, and current tariff schedules. Consult a licensed customs broker for precise figures.

All values are shown in the selected currency. No currency conversion is applied.

De Minimis Thresholds by Country

Shipments below these values may enter duty-free.

Country Threshold Notes
United States $800 No duty or tax below threshold
United Kingdom £135 VAT still applies on all imports
European Union €150 VAT applies from €0; duty from €150
Canada C$20 Very low threshold; most shipments taxed
Australia A$1,000 GST applies on all imports regardless
India ₹5,000 Applies to gifts; commercial imports are taxed

How to Use This Tool

Estimate customs duties, import taxes, and total landed cost for your international ecommerce shipments in just a few steps.

1

Enter Shipment Value

Enter the product value, shipping cost, and optional insurance in your preferred currency. Set the quantity if shipping more than one unit.

2

Select Shipping Route

Choose the country of origin where the goods are shipped from and the destination country where they will be imported into.

3

Pick Product Category

Select the category that best matches your product. Duty rates vary significantly by category and destination country.

4

Review Landed Cost

See the full breakdown: CIF value, customs duty, import taxes, processing fees, and total landed cost with effective tax rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our Import Duty Calculator.

Import duties (also called customs duties or tariffs) are taxes imposed by a government on goods brought into a country from abroad. They are calculated as a percentage of the declared value of the goods and vary by product category and country of origin. In addition to duties, most countries charge import taxes such as VAT, GST, or sales tax on the total value of the shipment including the duty amount. Together, these charges increase the landed cost of imported goods.
Customs duties are typically calculated on the CIF value (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) of your shipment. First, the product value, shipping cost, and insurance are added together to determine the CIF value. Then the applicable duty rate — based on the product category and HS code — is applied to that CIF value. Import taxes such as VAT or GST are then calculated on the combined CIF value plus the duty amount. Some countries also add processing or handling fees on top.
A de minimis threshold is the maximum shipment value below which no customs duty or import tax is charged. Each country sets its own threshold. For example, the United States has a de minimis of $800, meaning shipments valued below that amount enter duty-free. The UK threshold is 135 GBP, the EU is 150 EUR, Canada is C$20, and Australia is A$1,000. Shipments below these thresholds can save importers significant costs on duties and taxes.
In most countries, yes. Value Added Tax (VAT) or Goods and Services Tax (GST) is charged on imported goods in addition to customs duties. The tax is usually calculated on the CIF value plus any duty paid. VAT/GST rates vary by country — for example, the UK charges 20% VAT, Australia charges 10% GST, EU member states range from 19% to 22%, and India charges 18% IGST. The United States does not have a federal VAT but may apply state sales taxes separately.
This calculator provides reliable estimates based on typical duty rates for common ecommerce product categories and current tax rates for major destination countries. However, actual duties can vary depending on the specific HS (Harmonized System) code classification of your product, trade agreements between countries, and any anti-dumping or special tariffs in effect. For precise figures, consult your country's customs authority or a licensed customs broker before importing.
Landed cost is the total cost of getting a product from the supplier to your door. It includes the product price, international shipping, insurance, customs duties, import taxes (VAT/GST), and any processing or brokerage fees. Understanding landed cost is critical for ecommerce sellers because it determines your true cost of goods and directly affects pricing strategy, profit margins, and competitiveness. This calculator helps you estimate the full landed cost before you commit to a purchase.
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