Tariff Calculator – US & EU Import Duty
Estimate customs duty, import VAT, and total landed cost for shipments into the United States or European Union. Choose destination, product category, and country of origin — add any known special tariff on top of the standard rate.
Section 301/232, trade-policy surcharge, etc. — check current rate for China.
Leave blank to use the Electronics & Computers category average (1.5%).
Estimated Duty & Landed Cost
How Tariffs & Landed Cost Are Calculated
Total landed cost is what an imported product actually costs once it clears customs — not just the price you paid the seller:
The category duty rates used here are broad, illustrative averages meant for early budgeting — not a substitute for a customs broker or the official tariff schedule. For the exact rate on your specific product, look it up by HTS code (US) or TARIC code (EU):
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate tariffs on imports?
Tariff amount = Dutiable value × duty rate. The US calculates duty on the merchandise (FOB) value; most other countries including the EU calculate duty on the CIF value (goods + shipping + insurance). The duty rate depends on the product's HTS code (US) or TARIC code (EU) and, for the US, its country of origin. Add any country-specific special tariffs (Section 301 China tariffs, Section 232 steel/aluminum tariffs, trade-policy surcharges) on top of the standard rate — these change frequently and should be checked separately.
What is the US import duty de minimis threshold?
Historically, shipments valued at $800 or less could enter the US duty-free under Section 321 'de minimis' informal entry. This exemption has been narrowed for low-value parcels from certain countries under recent trade policy changes, so always confirm current eligibility on cbp.gov before assuming a shipment qualifies.
What is the EU customs duty de minimis threshold?
Goods valued at €150 or less are generally exempt from customs duty when imported into the EU. However, import VAT applies from the first euro of value — the old €22 VAT exemption was abolished in July 2021. So a €50 parcel may owe VAT even though no customs duty is due.
How is import VAT calculated in the EU?
EU import VAT is charged on the customs value plus any duty owed (and sometimes plus shipping), not just the product price. Formula: VAT = (CIF value + customs duty) × VAT rate. The standard VAT rate varies by member state — from 19% in Germany to 25.5% in Finland — select your destination country in the calculator for the correct rate.
Why do tariff rates change so often?
Beyond the standard MFN (Most-Favored-Nation) or Common External Tariff base rates — which are relatively stable, WTO-bound rates — governments layer on additional tariffs for trade policy reasons: Section 301 tariffs (US, targeting specific countries like China), Section 232 tariffs (US, national security grounds for steel/aluminum/autos), anti-dumping and countervailing duties, and EU safeguard measures. These can change with little notice, which is why this calculator separates the stable base rate from an editable 'additional/special tariff' field.
Where can I find the exact tariff rate for my product?
For the US, look up your product's HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) code at hts.usitc.gov. For the EU, use the TARIC database at the European Commission's Taxation and Customs Union site. Both let you search by product description or code and show the current duty rate, including any active trade remedies.
What is FOB vs CIF value for customs?
FOB (Free on Board) value is just the price of the goods, excluding international shipping and insurance. CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) value adds shipping and insurance to the goods price. The US generally assesses duty on FOB/merchandise value; the EU and most other countries assess duty on CIF value, which results in a slightly higher dutiable base.