Tariff & Duty

Import Duty Calculator

Free US tariff and import duty calculator for customs value, base duty, additional tariffs, VAT or tax, brokerage, handling, and total import cost. Rates remain editable for official verification.

Last reviewed: 2026-08-02Estimate onlySource-check required
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Duty estimate

Run the tool to see an itemized result. No signup is required. Manual-mode inputs are processed in your browser. If Auto mode is enabled and selected, the listed tariff inputs are sent to the TariffCatalog resolver API for a source-backed estimate.

Answer Summary

What this page answers

Question

How do I estimate import duty for an international shipment?

Import duty is estimated by multiplying customs value by the base duty rate, then adding any additional tariff rate, tax or VAT, brokerage, handling, and other fees. TariffCatalog uses manual inputs so rates can be verified against official sources.

Formula / Criteria

What to check

Total import cost = customs value + base duty + additional tariff + VAT or tax + brokerage + handling + other fees. The tax basis can be customs value only, customs value plus duty, or customs value plus duty plus additional tariff.

Use This Tool

When to use it

Use this calculator after you know the HS code candidate, origin, customs value basis, duty rate, additional tariff rate, and destination tax approach.

Official Source Note

Source-check required

Use official tariff databases to verify the base duty rate. Use the additional tariff field for Section 301-style scenarios when applicable.

Last Reviewed

2026-08-02

Official source notes and calculator assumptions should be reviewed before shipment, label purchase, invoice filing, or customs entry.

Official References

Check source data before filing

Formula / Criteria

Calculation logic

Total import cost = customs value + base duty + additional tariff + VAT or tax + brokerage + handling + other fees. The tax basis can be customs value only, customs value plus duty, or customs value plus duty plus additional tariff.

Example

Scenario

A $2,000 shipment with 6.5% base duty, 0% additional tariff, and $50 fees returns $130 duty and $2,180 estimated import cost before any destination-specific tax.

Source Note

Official check

Use official tariff databases to verify the base duty rate. Use the additional tariff field for Section 301-style scenarios when applicable.

Limitations

Filing check

This tool provides planning estimates and document preparation support only. Confirm final classifications, duty treatment, and filing requirements with official tariff databases or qualified trade professionals.

FAQ

Common questions

Is this also a tariff calculator?

Yes. Tariff, import duty, customs duty, and duty charge searches often refer to the same product-specific border-cost calculation. This tool keeps base duty, additional tariffs, tax, and non-duty fees separate.

How much import duty do I pay from China to USA?

It depends on HTS code, customs value, origin, and applicable additional tariffs. Use base duty plus additional tariff fields instead of assuming a universal rate.

Is my product subject to Section 301 tariff?

Check the HTS code and applicable USTR/USITC references. Use the additional tariff input when a verified product-and-origin-specific additional duty applies.

Does VAT apply to duty?

In many VAT systems, import VAT is calculated on customs value plus duty. Verify destination-specific rules.

What is customs value?

Customs value is the value used by customs to assess duty. It may be FOB, CIF, or another basis depending on destination rules.

Are estimates guaranteed?

No. They are planning estimates only.

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