Import Duty & Tax Calculator
Rough-order-of-magnitude estimate of import duty, VAT/GST, additional levies and total landed cost. Always confirm the applicable tariff line against the destination customs schedule.
| CIF | $50,000.00 |
| = Assessable value (AV) | $50,000.00 |
| + Duty (6.5% × AV) | $3,250.00 |
| VAT base = $53,250.00 | |
| + VAT / GST (20%) | $10,650.00 |
| = Landed cost | $63,900.00 |
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Overview & methodology
How to calculate import duties in 2026?
Simplified import tax formulas
Assessable value = entered value x (1 + selected landing adjustment / 100)Duty = assessable value x duty rate / 100Additional duty = assessable value x additional duty rate / 100VAT base = assessable value + duty + additional duty + fees (when duty-inclusive)VAT/GST = selected tax base x tax rate / 100VAT base = entered CIF value (when not duty-inclusive)Landed cost = entered CIF value + duty + additional duty + fees + VAT/GSTSimplified model only. US valuation may exclude international freight; do not automatically use CIF. India has no notional landing uplift under Notification 91/2017-Customs (N.T.). Enter applicable fees separately.
| Component | Rate or basis | Applicability |
|---|---|---|
| Customs duty | Tariff rate depends on classification and origin | Use the destination tariff, not a universal default. |
| US formal-entry MPF | 0.3464% | Minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86; FY2027, effective 1 October 2026; exemptions may apply. |
| US ocean HMF | 0.125% | Ocean cargo where applicable; separate from customs duty. |
| Germany standard VAT | 19% | EU source table, effective 1 January 2026; reduced rates and exemptions depend on goods. |
| India import taxes | BCD, SWS and IGST as applicable | Verify HSN and notifications; this simplified model does not separately compute SWS. |
| Calculator defaults | Indicative duty and tax assumptions | Not statutory rates for every product; confirm valuation adjustments and fees. |
Numerical Example: EU Import Tax Breakdown (€50,000 CIF)
Indicative example using assumed duty of 6.5% and VAT of 20%, not universal EU statutory rates. No other charges or valuation adjustments are included.
How do India, GCC and US import duty regimes differ?
While the EU and UK calculate VAT on the duty-inclusive value, the USA does not have a federal VAT on imports. India applies Basic Customs Duty (BCD) plus Integrated GST (IGST) and Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS), making it one of the more complex regimes to estimate manually.
Method note: calculations run in your browser using the formulas and published rule books cited on this page. Results are free estimates for planning, with no login required, and should be confirmed with your bank, broker or the official source before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
How is EU import duty calculated?
EU customs value is the CIF value at first port of entry. Duty rate comes from the TARIC classification (10-digit). VAT (usually 19–25% depending on member state) is then charged on duty-inclusive value plus any excise duty. Our calculator supports EU, UK, USA, India and GCC regimes.
Does the USA use CIF or FOB for customs value?
The USA uses transaction value based on FOB (price paid or payable, excluding freight/insurance) in most cases. Duty is applied to FOB; freight and insurance are added afterwards to reach landed cost.
How is import VAT calculated in the UK and GCC?
UK import VAT is 20% of the customs value plus duty and any excise. Most GCC states apply the 5% common external tariff on CIF value, then VAT on CIF plus duty: 5% in the UAE and Oman, 10% in Bahrain and 15% in Saudi Arabia (Kuwait and Qatar have no VAT yet). Pick the regime in the calculator and adjust the VAT field to the local rate.
How does India stack customs duty and IGST?
India adds Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on the assessable value, then a Social Welfare Surcharge of 10% of BCD, then IGST on the total of assessable value + BCD + SWS. Enter SWS in the Additional duty field as a percentage of the assessable value (for 10% BCD, that is 1%).