How it works
Customs base = goods + shipping; duty = base × duty rate; import tax = (base + duty) × tax rate; landed total adds all charges.
Input definitions
- Goods value
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Shipping and insurance
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Customs duty rate (%)
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Import VAT/GST rate (%)
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Handling fee after taxes
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
A worked example
- Goods value
- 200
- Shipping and insurance
- 20
- Customs duty rate (%)
- 5
- Import VAT/GST rate (%)
- 20
- Handling fee after taxes
- 10
Assumptions & limits
Simplified ad valorem planning model with manual rates; one currency. Excludes de minimis thresholds, product classification, exemptions, excise, preferential origin, brokerage taxes and country-specific valuation rules. Not a customs assessment.
Sources & review
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Method updated 2026-10-17. Content checked against the stated method and examples. Our verification approach.
Common questions
Does a tax estimate include every credit, relief and payroll deduction?
Only items explicitly listed in the supported scope are included. Check the stated tax year, country, income definition and exclusions before comparing with an official return or payslip.
How does the Import duty and VAT budget tool work?
Customs base = goods + shipping; duty = base × duty rate; import tax = (base + duty) × tax rate; landed total adds all charges.
What are the assumptions and limits of Import duty and VAT budget?
Simplified ad valorem planning model with manual rates; one currency. Excludes de minimis thresholds, product classification, exemptions, excise, preferential origin, brokerage taxes and country-specific valuation rules. Not a customs assessment.