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The United States import duty & landed cost calculator — know your true cost and profit before you import, across FOB, CIF, or DDP shipping terms, instantly.

Or get a calculator pre-loaded with your shipment's country of origin

View ModeSimple mode hides niche advanced surcharges (Section 232 metals, Section 122, manual filing) while keeping their standard defaults active.
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Incoterm
IncotermDefines who pays for freight and duties. Selecting DDP means your seller prepaid US duties, setting your out-of-pocket customs costs here to $0.

FOB: you pay duties & freight separately. CIF: price includes freight/insurance. DDP: seller prepays duties.

Under CIF/DDP, freight + insurance are backed out to find dutiable value. Under FOB, they're added on top.

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Total Duty Rate10%

Total Landed Cost

$0.00

Total Duties & Fees

$0.00

Duty $0.00 + Gov. fees $0.00

Break-Even Cost

$0.00

Profit Margin

0%

Suggested Retail Price

$0.00

Landed cost + target markup

Estimated profit per unit: $0.00

Itemized Breakdown

Dutiable ValueThe product value assessed by US Customs for duty calculations.$0.00
Freight & Insurance$0.00
Base Duties (MFN)$0.00
Section 301 List TariffProduct-specific China tariff tranches (Lists 1 through 4A).$0.00
Section 301 Baseline Surcharge$0.00
Section 232 Metals Surcharge$0.00
Section 122 Global Surcharge$0.00
Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)Merchandise Processing Fee: 0.3464% of product value (min $33.58, max $651.50 per formal entry).$0.00
Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF)Harbor Maintenance Fee: 0.125% ad valorem fee applying strictly to ocean freight imports.$0.00
Total Duties & Fees$0.00

Cost Breakdown Spectrum

  • Dutiable Product Value$0.00 (0%)
  • Freight & Insurance$0.00 (0%)
  • Gov. Fees & Duties$0.00 (0%)
Total Landed Cost$0.00

Official Rate Changelog & Granular Verification Audit

Global system verification date:

Per-Surcharge Independent Verification Dates

Each rate component is audited on its independent statutory schedule (Annual Jan 1 HTSUS, Oct 1 CBP FY User Fees, irregular USTR/Proclamation notices):

Rate / Tariff ComponentLast Verified DateStatutory Authority / CitationRevision Cycle
HTSUS Base RatesUSITC HTSUS 2026 Basic Edition (19 U.S.C. § 1202)Annual (January 1)
CBP MPF & HMF User FeesCBP FY 2026 User Fee Notice (19 CFR 24.23 & 24.24)Annual (October 1)
Section 301 China TariffsUSTR Tranche Notices & Exclusion DeterminationsIrregular USTR Notices
Section 232 Metals SurchargesPresidential Proclamations 10894, 10895, 10896Irregular Proclamations
Section 301 Baseline SurchargesUSTR Baseline Surcharge Determination (July 2026)Statutory / USTR Action
US-EU 15% Trade Framework CeilingEOP/USTR US-EU Joint Statement on TariffsBilateral Agreement

Recent Regulatory Update Log

  • 2026-07-24Section 122 global surcharge expired at the 150-day statutory limit, superseded by Section 301 tariffs.
  • 2026-06-08Section 232 metals surcharge updated to 50% for steel, aluminum, and copper articles.
  • 2026-06-24Section 321 de minimis regulatory updates under 19 CFR 10.151 and 19 CFR 145.31 finalized.
  • 2025-10-01CBP FY 2026 Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) minimum ($33.58) and maximum ($651.50) caps taking effect.

Free US Import Duty & Landed Cost Calculator for E-Commerce Importers

Figuring out what a shipment really costs before it clears US customs is one of the hardest parts of importing into the United States. This free import duty calculator andlanded cost calculator was built for e-commerce sellers, dropshippers, and small importers who need an accurate number fast — not a rough guess. Enter your product's FOB value, freight cost, and estimated duty rate, and the tool instantly calculates US customs import duty rates, government processing fees, and your total landed cost, so you can price with confidence instead of finding out your real margin after the shipment has already landed.

How This Import Duty and Tax Calculator Works

Unlike a generic import duty calculator USA sellers find online, this tool models the actual mechanics of a US customs entry. It applies your product's baseline duty rate to the declared FOB value, then layers on the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) — the same government fees a licensed customs broker would calculate. Choose air freight or ocean freight, and automated (ACE) or manual paper filing, and the estimate adjusts automatically. Because de minimis treatment under Section 321 no longer applies to most low-value parcels, every shipment is calculated with full duties and fees applied by default, matching how US Customs and Border Protection assesses import duty payment today.

A Landed Cost Calculator Web App Built for Pricing Decisions

Knowing your customs duty and tax calculator output is only half the job — you also need to know what to charge. That's why this landed cost calculator web app pairs every duty estimate with a break-even price and a suggested retail price based on your target markup. Instead of juggling a spreadsheet formula for every SKU, you get an instant, visual breakdown of product cost, freight, and government fees as a share of your total landed cost. It's one of the fastest free US import duty calculator tools available for testing supplier quotes, comparing air versus ocean freight, or sanity-checking a broker's quote before you commit.

Who Uses This US Import Duty Calculator

E-commerce sellers importing from China, Vietnam, and other manufacturing hubs use thisimport duty estimator online to model landed cost before placing a purchase order. Amazon FBA sellers use it to set retail prices that protect margin after duties and fees. Small importers and dropshippers use it in place of paid total landed cost software, since every calculation runs instantly in the browser with no signup, no spreadsheet, and no waiting on a broker's quote for a rough number.

Free to Use, Built for Accuracy

This customs import duty calculator is completely free, requires no account, and updates every figure instantly as you adjust your inputs. It's designed to give you a fast, directionally accurate estimate of U.S. customs import duty rates and total landed cost — not to replace a licensed customs broker. Duty rates vary by HTS classification, trade program, and country of origin, and actual entries may include additional fees not modeled here. Always confirm final duty rates, entry type, and applicable fees with a licensed customs broker before filing, especially for shipments near regulatory thresholds.

Under the hood, the calculator mirrors the fee structure US Customs and Border Protection applies to a typical formal or informal entry: the Merchandise Processing Fee is calculated as a percentage of declared value within its statutory minimum and maximum, and the Harbor Maintenance Fee is applied only to ocean freight shipments. That means whether you're testing a single sample order or modeling a full container, this import duty and tax calculator keeps every fee consistent with how a real customs entry is filed — so the number you see here is a genuinely useful starting point for budgeting, not just a rough back-of-envelope guess.

Import Duty Calculators by Country

Get a calculator pre-loaded with your shipment's country of origin — baseline duty rate, trade program status, and Section 321 compliance notes included.

Browse all 172 countries →

Import Duty Rates by HTS Code

Browse official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule duty rates pre-loaded into the calculator — baseline duty rate, Section 301 China surcharge status, and customs reporting units included.

Browse all 40 HTS codes →

Frequently Asked Questions & Verification

Simple answers to common US import questions, along with our official trade rate changelog.

Official Rate Changelog & Granular Verification Audit

Global system verification date:

Per-Surcharge Independent Verification Dates

Each rate component is audited on its independent statutory schedule (Annual Jan 1 HTSUS, Oct 1 CBP FY User Fees, irregular USTR/Proclamation notices):

Rate / Tariff ComponentLast Verified DateStatutory Authority / CitationRevision Cycle
HTSUS Base RatesUSITC HTSUS 2026 Basic Edition (19 U.S.C. § 1202)Annual (January 1)
CBP MPF & HMF User FeesCBP FY 2026 User Fee Notice (19 CFR 24.23 & 24.24)Annual (October 1)
Section 301 China TariffsUSTR Tranche Notices & Exclusion DeterminationsIrregular USTR Notices
Section 232 Metals SurchargesPresidential Proclamations 10894, 10895, 10896Irregular Proclamations
Section 301 Baseline SurchargesUSTR Baseline Surcharge Determination (July 2026)Statutory / USTR Action
US-EU 15% Trade Framework CeilingEOP/USTR US-EU Joint Statement on TariffsBilateral Agreement

Recent Regulatory Update Log

  • 2026-07-24Section 122 global surcharge expired at the 150-day statutory limit, superseded by Section 301 tariffs.
  • 2026-06-08Section 232 metals surcharge updated to 50% for steel, aluminum, and copper articles.
  • 2026-06-24Section 321 de minimis regulatory updates under 19 CFR 10.151 and 19 CFR 145.31 finalized.
  • 2025-10-01CBP FY 2026 Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) minimum ($33.58) and maximum ($651.50) caps taking effect.

How is US import duty calculated?

US import duty is calculated by taking the actual purchase price of your goods (the item value, excluding shipping costs) and multiplying it by the specific tax percentage set for that type of product. The final cost depends heavily on what the item is made of and its country of origin.

Is the $800 duty-free limit still in effect?

No, the $800 duty-free limit has been suspended. The U.S. government halted the old rule that allowed low-value packages to enter the country tax-free. Every commercial shipment entering the United States now faces standard customs processing and import duties, no matter how small or cheap the package is.

Who is responsible for paying the import duty?

The buyer (the person or business importing the goods) is legally responsible for paying the duty fees. When you buy items from overseas, you must pay the tariffs when they arrive at the border, unless the online store explicitly collected those fees from you at checkout.

Which products face the highest import duties in the US?

While many everyday goods carry standard baseline duties around 10%, items like clothing, footwear, and consumer electronics can face much higher rates. Additionally, specific electronics and manufacturing parts coming from major trading corridors like China face heavy extra surcharges ranging from 25% to 50%.

How can I avoid unexpected customs fees and delays?

The safest way to avoid surprise bills or package seizures is to find your product's official 10-digit customs tracking code (called an HTS code) before shipping. Running your product value through an updated landed cost calculator helps you know your exact costs upfront.