Import Duty Calculator USA
Duty and import tax for USA.
Duty rates and thresholds change with trade policy. These are planning estimates — the entry filed with customs decides the actual charge.
Total charges at the border
$200.00
4.0% of the goods value
Duty is assessed on the FOB value of the goods, so international freight is not dutiable. There is no federal import VAT; state sales tax is handled separately at the point of sale.
How the Import Duty Calculator USA works
The United States assesses duty on the FOB value of the goods, so international freight and insurance are not dutiable — a meaningful difference from the UK and EU, where they are. There is no federal import VAT, which makes US landed cost materially lower than a European equivalent at the same duty rate.
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
Does US duty include freight?
No. US customs value is normally the transaction value on FOB terms — the price paid for the goods, excluding international freight and insurance. That is why the same shipment attracts less duty entering the US than the UK.
Is there import VAT in the US?
No federal import VAT or GST exists. State sales tax applies to the eventual retail sale rather than at the border, which is why total US import charges are usually far lower than in VAT jurisdictions.
What is the de minimis threshold?
Historically $800 under Section 321, allowing most low-value shipments to enter free of duty. This has been subject to policy review and change, so confirm the current position rather than relying on the long-standing figure.
What is an MPF and HMF?
Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee — small ad valorem charges applied to formal entries in addition to duty. They are modest but real, and worth including in landed cost for containerised imports.