Import Broker Fee Calculator
Broker charges per entry and per year.
Broker cost per entry
£164.00
£3,936 a year
Your own deferment account would save £960 a year in disbursement fees. It also removes the broker's short-term credit from the equation, which matters if duty amounts are large.
How the Import Broker Fee Calculator works
A customs broker files your entry, classifies the goods and pays the duty on your behalf. The fee structure is usually a base entry charge plus something per additional commodity line, plus a disbursement fee for advancing your duty — and that last one is easy to miss when comparing quotes.
Not financial advice. Marketplace fees change, and they vary by country, plan and seller status. Every rate here is an editable default, not a quoted price — check the platform's current fee schedule before you price a product against it. This is not tax or business advice.
Frequently asked questions
What does a customs broker charge?
Commonly a base entry fee of £45-120, a few pounds per additional commodity line, and a disbursement fee of around 2-3% of the duty and tax advanced, subject to a minimum. Additional services such as licences are charged separately.
What is a disbursement fee?
A charge for paying your duty and tax to customs before you reimburse the broker. It is effectively short-term credit. A duty deferment account of your own removes it entirely and usually pays for itself at moderate volume.
Do I need a broker?
Not legally in most countries — you can self-file. In practice a broker is worth it for containerised imports and anything with complex classification. For routine courier shipments the courier handles clearance and bundles a small fee in.
Am I liable if the broker makes a mistake?
Yes. The importer of record carries the liability for the accuracy of the declaration, regardless of who prepared it. Reviewing what your broker declares is worth the few minutes it takes.