Use this free Import Duty & Landed Cost Calculator to estimate the true total cost of an international shipment before you place an order, quote a customer, or approve a sourcing decision. Enter the product value, shipping cost, insurance, duty rates, VAT or GST, and extra fees to see how much the shipment may really cost once it clears customs.
It is especially useful for importers, ecommerce sellers, sourcing teams, wholesalers, and small businesses that need a quick way to model landed cost without building a spreadsheet from scratch.
Import Duty & Landed Cost Calculator
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Section 301 Surcharge?
The Section 301 surcharge is an additional tariff applied to specific goods imported from China into the United States. Under the 2026 tariff landscape, many of these surcharges are proposed at a 30% baseline depending on the product category.
How is VAT calculated on imports?
In most regions, Value Added Tax (VAT) or General Sales Tax (GST) is calculated on the total value of the goods at the border. This means it compounds on top of the product value, the shipping/insurance costs (if using CIF), and the applied duties.
Is the $800 De Minimis still active?
Proposed 2026 trade regulations aim to significantly reduce or eliminate the $800 De Minimis threshold, meaning practically all international shipments may be subject to standard duties and taxes upon entry.
Need to compare two suppliers, test a new tariff scenario, or check whether a low factory price still makes sense after freight, duties, taxes, and handling? This calculator is built for exactly that kind of quick decision-making.
What this landed cost calculator helps you do
Import cost math usually stops being simple the moment you add customs rules, Incoterms, freight, tax, and carrier fees. This tool helps you estimate the full landed picture more clearly.
- Estimate total landed cost before buying inventory
- Compare FOB, EXW, and CIF style scenarios
- Model the effect of Section 122, Section 301, or other duty rates
- Add VAT, GST, sales tax, brokerage, and handling fees into one estimate
- Sense-check whether a shipment still works at your target margin
- Prepare cleaner numbers for quotes, sourcing reviews, or internal planning
How import duty and landed cost are usually calculated
The exact rules vary by country, product classification, and carrier, but the broad logic is usually the same:
- Start with the product value.
- Add shipping or freight and insurance where applicable.
- Work out the customs base value based on the Incoterm.
- Apply duty rates and surcharges.
- Apply VAT, GST, or sales tax on the relevant taxable base.
- Add brokerage, handling, paperwork, and other import-related fees.
The result is your estimated landed cost: the amount you may really pay to get the shipment delivered and cleared.
Common use cases
People typically use an import duty calculator like this for a few practical jobs:
- Import planning: check whether a product sourced overseas still makes sense after tariffs and tax
- Ecommerce pricing: estimate the real cost before setting a resale price
- Wholesale quoting: understand landed cost before promising a customer number
- Supplier comparison: compare one low-price supplier against another with different freight or origin assumptions
- Scenario testing: see how a surcharge, duty change, or tax rate shift affects final cost
Quick examples
- A small ecommerce brand checking whether imported stock still works after freight, duty, and VAT
- A buyer comparing FOB vs CIF assumptions before approving a shipment
- An operations team testing what happens if a 30% surcharge applies to a China-origin order
- A wholesaler estimating the full landed cost before building margin into a resale quote
Important disclaimer
This calculator provides estimates only. Actual import duties, VAT, taxes, brokerage fees, customs treatment, and delivery charges can vary by country, carrier, HS code, shipment value, origin, product category, and current trade rules. Use the results as a planning tool, not as legal or customs advice. Always confirm final charges with your customs broker, carrier, freight forwarder, or local customs authority before making purchasing or pricing decisions.
Import duty calculator FAQ
What is landed cost?
Landed cost is the total cost of getting goods to their destination, not just the factory price. It usually includes product value, freight, insurance, duties, taxes, brokerage, handling, and other import-related charges.
What is the difference between FOB, EXW, and CIF in this calculator?
These Incoterms affect what is included in the customs base and how users model freight and insurance. In practical terms, they change which costs are considered part of the shipment value for estimating duties and tax.
Can I use this tool for VAT, GST, or sales tax estimates?
Yes. The calculator lets you add a percentage-based tax estimate on top of customs value and duties. It is useful for quick import planning, but it does not replace country-specific tax advice or product-classification rules.
Does this calculator replace a customs broker or official quote?
No. It is a decision-support tool for quick estimates. Final payable amounts may differ once a broker, carrier, or customs authority applies the exact HS code, duty treatment, threshold rules, or local charges.
Who is this calculator most useful for?
It is most useful for importers, online sellers, wholesalers, operations teams, and sourcing managers who need a fast way to estimate real import cost before ordering or pricing goods.