US Import Duty & Landed Cost Calculator 2026
Importing into the United States means duty on the CIF value of your goods plus Merchandise Processing and Harbor Maintenance fees — but no federal import VAT (state sales tax is handled domestically). This calculator estimates your total landed cost per unit for US imports, including tariffs, freight, insurance and brokerage.
Your landed cost
Per unit
$28.96
Shipment total: $14,478.69
- Goods value$12,500.00
- Freight$1,200.00
- Insurance$85.00
- Import duty (3.4%)$468.69
- Brokerage & handling$225.00
- Sales tax (0%)$0.00
- Total landed cost$14,478.69
Estimates only. Confirm duty rates with your broker and official tariff schedules.
How import costs work in United States
Duty-free treatment for low-value shipments under $800 (Section 321 de-minimis) has been suspended for many origins in 2025, so more shipments now attract duty. Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods can add substantially to the base HTS rate — confirm your product's exact rate before you order.
Example: 500 units at $25 (goods $12,500) + $1,200 freight + $85 insurance = $13,785 CIF. At a 3.4% duty rate that's about $469 duty, plus ~$225 brokerage/handling — roughly $14,479 landed, or $28.96 per unit before state sales tax.
Your duty rate hinges on your product's tariff code. Look it up with our Harmonized Tariff Schedule search — the international 6-digit HS root sits at the start of every country's tariff number — then paste the rate into the calculator above.
How it works
From destination to landed cost in seconds
Pick your destination
We auto-fill the VAT/GST rate, currency, and de-minimis threshold for 15+ countries.
Enter shipment details
Unit price, quantity, freight, insurance, duty rate, Incoterm and local fees.
See the live breakdown
CIF value, duty, taxes, and fees — converted at live ECB rates in real time.
Know your margin
Add a sell price to see profit and margin, then share or print the result.
Duty & VAT/GST rates by country
Standard import tax rates and de-minimis thresholds the calculator uses — always editable, and confirmed against official schedules where possible.
| Destination | Import tax | De-minimis | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Sales tax 0% | $800 | USD |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | VAT 20% | £135 | GBP |
| 🇨🇦Canada | GST/HST 5% | CA$20 | CAD |
| 🇦🇺Australia | GST 10% | A$1,000 | AUD |
| 🇩🇪Germany | VAT 19% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇫🇷France | VAT 20% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇳🇱Netherlands | VAT 21% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇮🇪Ireland | VAT 23% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇮🇹Italy | VAT 22% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇪🇸Spain | VAT 21% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | GST 15% | NZ$1,000 | NZD |
| 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates | VAT 5% | AED 300 | AED |
| 🇸🇬Singapore | GST 9% | SGD 400 | SGD |
| 🇮🇳India | IGST 18% | None | INR |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | VAT 15% | SAR 1,000 | SAR |
| 🇨🇳China | VAT 13% | None | CNY |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Consumption tax 10% | ¥10,000 | JPY |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | VAT 10% | $150 | KRW |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Tax 0% | None | HKD |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | SST 10% | MYR 500 | MYR |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | VAT 7% | THB 1,500 | THB |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | VAT 11% | $3 | IDR |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | VAT 12% | ₱10,000 | PHP |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | VAT 10% | ₫1,000,000 | VND |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | IVA 16% | $117 | MXN |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | ICMS 17% | None | BRL |
| 🇨🇭Switzerland | VAT 8.1% | None | CHF |
| 🇳🇴Norway | VAT 25% | None | NOK |
| 🇸🇪Sweden | VAT 25% | €150 | SEK |
| 🇵🇱Poland | VAT 23% | €150 | PLN |
| 🇩🇰Denmark | VAT 25% | €150 | DKK |
| 🇧🇪Belgium | VAT 21% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇦🇹Austria | VAT 20% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | VAT 23% | €150 | EUR |
| 🇹🇷Turkey | VAT 20% | None | TRY |
A supplier's quote rarely tells the full story. Ocean or air freight, marine insurance, import duty, VAT or GST, and customs brokerage can add 15–40% to your product cost. EximKit's Landed Cost Calculator models every layer — including your Incoterm and de-minimis rules — so you know the real per-unit number before you wire a deposit.
Currencies convert at live European Central Bank rates, the Compare tab puts two sourcing options side by side, and a shareable link lets you send a live result to your team or supplier. Add a target sell price to see profit and margin instantly.
FAQ
United States import questions
Is there import VAT in the United States?
No. The US has no federal import VAT. You pay customs duty (based on your HTS code) plus small federal fees at the border; state sales tax applies when you later sell the goods domestically.
What is the US de-minimis threshold in 2026?
The $800 Section 321 de-minimis has been suspended for many origins as of 2025, so low-value shipments that previously cleared duty-free may now attract duty. Verify the current rule for your specific origin country.
Do Section 301 tariffs apply to my import?
If your goods are of Chinese origin, additional Section 301 tariffs may apply on top of the standard HTS duty rate. Look up your exact combined rate with the HTS Code Lookup tool and enter it in the duty field.