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HS code duty calculator

Check approximate import duty rates by HS code, destination, and origin. See MFN, preferential rates where your origin has an FTA with the destination, and an estimated landed cost.

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One calculation is useful. A hundred is a job.

You checked one product going to one country. XportStack does this for every quote you send. It picks the duty rate for each destination. It shows you when a trade agreement gives your buyer a lower rate.

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Built for F&B brand owners.

Most duty calculators ask you to know the answer before you start. They want the right HS code, the right country pair, the right FTA. F&B founders don't think that way. We're trying to answer one question:

"If I ship this to Korea, what duty am I paying, and is there a way to pay less?"

At Popsmalaya we shipped to Japan and Korea on MFN rates for months. No one on the team knew which FTA applied to our HS code. After we mapped it out, the same container saved us 8 percent on duty. That gap was the difference between a margin that worked and a margin that didn't.

MFN + preferential, side by side

See the MFN rate and any FTA preferential rate together. You'll know immediately whether the FTA saves you anything.

VAT and GST included

Duty alone isn't the full picture. The calculator adds destination VAT or GST so your landed cost estimate is closer to reality.

Switch origin to compare

If you have production in two origins, change the origin dropdown and re-run. Sometimes the same product ships cheaper from a different factory.

How to calculate landed duty in four steps.

The first time I quoted a distributor, I gave them my FOB price and assumed duty was their problem. They walked. Distributors want landed cost in their currency. So now I run this four-step check before quoting any new market.

Enter your HS code.

Paste the 6-digit code for your product. If you have an 8 or 10-digit destination code, paste the full thing. The calculator uses the 6-digit parent for the lookup. Don't have a code yet? Use the HS Code Lookup first.

Next, pick destination and origin.

Destination is where your goods land. Origin is where the product is produced. Origin is the one most exporters get wrong. Leaving it on the default can hide an FTA you qualify for, which means you'd quote a higher duty than you actually need to pay.

Then add your CIF value in USD.

CIF means Cost, Insurance, Freight. It's the value of the goods at destination port, before duty. If you only know FOB, add roughly 5-15 percent for freight and insurance. The calculator multiplies CIF by the applicable duty rate and adds destination VAT or GST.

Finally, compare MFN vs preferential.

If an FTA covers your pair, both rates show up side by side. The savings can be material. MFN 25 percent vs FTA 0 percent on a USD 50,000 shipment is USD 12,500 you keep. The preferential rate usually needs a Certificate of Origin to access. Plan that into your shipping documents from day one.

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Duty calculator: FAQ

The questions F&B exporters ask when quoting a new market.

How is import duty calculated?

Import duty = (CIF value of goods) × (duty rate). CIF stands for Cost, Insurance, Freight. The duty rate is determined by the HS code, the destination country's tariff schedule, and the origin country's FTA status with the destination. If origin and destination share a Free Trade Agreement and the exporter holds a valid Certificate of Origin, a lower preferential rate replaces the standard MFN rate.

What is included in landed cost?

Landed cost typically includes: product cost (FOB or EXW), international freight, marine insurance, import duty, destination VAT or GST, broker fees, port handling charges, last-mile transport to the buyer's warehouse, and any product-specific taxes (sugar tax, alcohol excise, environmental levies). This calculator covers the duty and VAT/GST components. For full landed cost including freight and broker fees, use the True Margin Calculator at xportstack.com/calculator.

What is CIF value?

CIF stands for Cost, Insurance, Freight: the value of the goods at the destination port before duty and tax. CIF = FOB value (cost of goods loaded at origin port) + international freight + marine insurance. Most destination customs authorities calculate import duty as a percentage of CIF value. If you only know FOB value, add roughly 5-15% for freight and insurance to estimate CIF.

Does VAT or GST apply on top of import duty?

Yes, in most destination markets. VAT or GST is typically calculated as: (CIF + duty) × VAT rate. Example: importing into Australia with CIF $100, duty 5% = $5, GST 10% on ($100 + $5) = $10.50. Total duty + GST = $15.50. The calculator includes destination VAT/GST for supported markets. Some destinations exempt low-value shipments or specific F&B categories.

Are these duty rates official?

The duty rates shown are indicative, sourced from public WTO tariff schedules, ASEAN Secretariat FTA schedules, and national customs authorities. They are accurate at the 6-digit HS level for general planning and quote work. For binding classification and final duty assessment on high-value shipments, request a binding tariff ruling from destination customs or work with your destination customs broker, who can refine the rate based on the 8 or 10-digit local subheading.

How this works

Enter an HS code (with or without the period). Pick your destination market and origin country. Defaults to Malaysia, but switch it to wherever your goods ship from. Add an optional product value in USD to see calculated duty and landed cost.

About HS code length:6 digits is the international HS standard. If you have an 8 or 10-digit country-specific code (US HTS, EU TARIC, etc.), paste the full thing. We'll use the 6-digit parent for lookup since that's where international duty rates are published. Your destination's customs broker can refine the rate based on the full code.

We show both the MFN rate (the standard rate that applies to any origin) and the preferential rate where an FTA exists between your origin and destination: RCEP, CPTPP, USMCA, ASEAN AFTA, EU bilateral FTAs, MAFTA, AANZFTA, MJEPA, and 880+ other pairs across 93 destinations. The preferential rate usually requires a Certificate of Origin to access.

Limits: the calculator covers duty + destination VAT/GST. It does NOT include freight, insurance, broker fees, or product-specific taxes like sugar tax or alcohol excise. For a complete landed cost, add those manually or use the True Margin Calculator on XportStack.