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Import Duty Estimator
Enter an item's value, category, and destination country's duty rate to estimate the customs duty and import taxes you'd likely owe.
This works right here on your device — nothing gets sent out.
How it works
- Enter the customs value of your goods (item price plus shipping/insurance, in the currency your rates use) and your destination country's duty and VAT/GST rates.
- The estimator calculates duty on the customs value, then tax on the customs value plus duty.
- The total landed cost — goods + duty + tax — updates as you adjust any field.
The formula
Duty = Customs value × Duty rate
Tax = (Customs value + Duty) × Tax rate
Total landed cost = Customs value + Duty + Tax
Example: a $500 item with a 5% duty rate and 20% VAT: Duty = $25, taxable base = $525, Tax = $105, total landed cost = $630.
FAQ
Is this an official customs quote?
No. It's an estimate based on the duty and tax rates you enter — actual duty depends on your country's tariff classification (HS code), trade agreements, and any additional fees your customs authority charges. Use it to sanity-check a purchase, not as a binding figure.
What's the difference between duty and the taxable value it's added to?
Duty is calculated on the customs (goods + shipping) value first. Many countries then charge VAT/GST on top of the goods value plus duty combined, not on the goods value alone — this tool follows that two-step order, which is why the tax line is usually larger than a flat percentage of the item price.
Does it include brokerage or handling fees?
No — those vary by carrier and are usually a flat fee added after customs clearance, not a percentage. Add your carrier's quoted brokerage fee to the total shown here for a fuller estimate.
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | Customs broker quote | Generic percentage-only calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant, no waiting on a broker | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Taxes duty + goods together (not just goods) | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free, no sign-up | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
If you just want a realistic ballpark before you buy — not a formal customs ruling — this gets the duty-then-tax order right, which flat percentage calculators usually skip.