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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.

Don't know your code? Start typing a product name and pick from the list. Or paste a 6, 8, or 10-digit code.

Optional. Add a value to see calculated duty amount and total landed cost.

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.

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

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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.

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.