Estimate import duties for ecommerce by category and origin.
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Duties & fees
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Duty amount
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Effective cost on landed value
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Markup % over FOB
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About this calculator
Customs duties are one of the largest hidden costs in cross-border ecommerce. Operators get a factory quote of $14/unit and forget that 16% apparel duty + customs broker + MPF brings actual landed cost to $17.50+. Multiply across thousands of units and the duty surprise can easily exceed $50K per shipment.
This calculator estimates duties using approximate 2026 rates by destination and category. Apparel runs highest (16-32% US, 12% EU). Electronics often duty-free. Beauty largely duty-free in EU, low in US. The category-by-destination matrix produces meaningfully different total costs.
Beyond the duty itself, factor in: customs broker fees ($25-100/shipment), Merchandise Processing Fees (US: 0.3464% of value, capped at $538), demurrage if shipment delays at port. Total non-duty fees are typically 1-3% of shipment value on top of the duty.
Pair with the Landed Cost Calculator (full landed cost including freight) and the Tariff Impact Calculator (what happens if rates change). For brands importing $500K+ annually, an experienced customs broker often saves more in duty optimization than they cost in fees.
Frequently asked questions
How are customs duties calculated?
Duties are a percentage of declared customs value (typically FOB factory price + sometimes freight). Rates vary by HS code (Harmonized System product classification) and country. Plus customs broker fees ($25-100 per shipment) and Merchandise Processing Fees (US: 0.3464%).
What's the de minimis threshold?
US: $800/shipment (under risk of being lowered in 2026). UK: £135 ($170). EU: €150 (most countries). Australia: AU$1,000. Canada: CA$40. Below the threshold, no duties typically apply — though VAT/GST may still be required.
Yes — within reason. Similar products often have different rates. A "knit garment" vs "woven garment" can vary 5-10 percentage points. Work with a customs broker to ensure correct classification. Don't mis-classify to save duty — that's fraud and gets caught at audit.
How do I plan around tariff changes?
Diversify origin countries. If 100% of product comes from one country, you're fully exposed to that country's tariff regime. Splitting between 2-3 countries hedges. The Tariff Impact Calculator shows scenario impact when tariffs change.