Import Duty Calculator: Duty and Landed Cost
Work out the import duty owed on goods and the landed cost once that duty is added to the value of the shipment.
Adjust the inputs and select Calculate for a full breakdown.
Compare Common Scenarios
How the numbers shift across typical situations for this calculator:
| Scenario | Import duty | Landed cost |
|---|---|---|
| $2,000 · 6.5% | $130.00 | $2,130.00 |
| $500 · 3% | $15.00 | $515.00 |
| $10,000 · 12% | $1,200.00 | $11,200.00 |
| $750 · 8.5% | $63.75 | $813.75 |
How This Calculator Works
Enter the customs value of the goods and the duty rate that applies to them. The calculator multiplies the two to find the import duty, then adds it to the value to give the landed cost before other charges.
The Formula
Percentage Add-On
Rate is the tax or tip percentage applied to the amount
Worked Example
On goods valued at $2,000 with a 6.5% duty rate, the import duty is $130, for a landed cost of $2,130. Import VAT, shipping, and brokerage fees would add further to the total.
Key Insight
Duty is only one layer of an import's cost. Import VAT or sales tax, freight, insurance, and customs brokerage often add more than the duty itself, so the landed cost here is a floor, not the final figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is import duty?
Import duty is a tax a country charges on goods brought in from abroad. The rate depends on the type of goods and the country of origin.
What value is duty charged on?
Usually the customs value of the goods, which is often the price paid and sometimes includes freight and insurance, depending on the country's rules.
How do I find the duty rate?
Duty rates are set by a tariff schedule and depend on the product's classification code and its origin. A customs broker or the official tariff can confirm the rate.
Does this include import VAT?
No. Many countries also charge import VAT or sales tax on top of duty. That, plus shipping and brokerage, must be added to reach the true total.
Are small shipments exempt?
Many countries set a value threshold below which duty is waived. Above that threshold, duty applies on the goods as the calculator shows.
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Data Sources & Benchmarks
This calculator draws on 1 independent, dated source.
Methodology & Review
Import duty is the goods value multiplied by the duty rate; the total adds the duty to the value. Other charges such as VAT, brokerage, and shipping are not included.
Written by Ugo Candido · Last updated May 17, 2026.