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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 tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.
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.