Estimate import duty, VAT and total landed cost for a shipment. Enter cargo value, HS code, destination country and weight — used when quoting tooling delivered to the customer's door.
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Request a Proposal →Import duty is not charged on the value of the goods alone. Customs assesses duty on the CIF value — goods + international freight + insurance — and local tax is then applied on top of CIF plus duty. Each layer compounds, which is why the final landed cost is always higher than a simple percentage suggests.
The order matters, and it is the same order in most jurisdictions:
1. Goods value → 2. + freight + insurance = CIF → 3. × duty rate = duty → 4. (CIF + duty) × local tax rate = tax → 5. + clearance, handling and last-mile = landed cost.
Goods USD 4,000, air freight USD 300, insurance USD 20, duty 5%, local tax 20%, clearance and handling USD 180.
First, duty is assessed on CIF, not on the invoice — so a cheaper freight quote reduces duty as well as freight. Second, a certificate of origin can move an item into a preferential tariff band, or out of one entirely. Whether your shipment qualifies depends on the rules of the specific trade agreement, so ask the supplier whether the goods can be certified as originating in their country before you assume the standard rate.
When importing carbide tooling from overseas, the total landed cost includes the purchase price plus duty, taxes, freight, and customs fees. This calculator estimates the all-in cost to compare with domestic suppliers.
Harmonized System (HS) code 8209.00 covers carbide inserts and tips: typically 0-5% in most countries. Solid carbide end mills (HS 8207.70): 2.5-5%. Many countries have free trade agreements that reduce or eliminate duty on industrial tooling. Check with your customs broker for your specific HS code and country pair.
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): supplier handles everything including import clearance; highest convenience, higher price. DAP (Delivered at Place): you handle import clearance and pay duty/tax. FOB (Free on Board): you arrange and pay for shipping from the supplier's port. For first-time importers, DDP or DAP is recommended.
Consolidate orders (air freight is cheaper per kg for heavier shipments), use sea freight for orders over 100 kg, plan ahead (express 3-day costs 3-5x more than standard 7-10 day), and ask suppliers about their negotiated carrier rates. For small orders under $800, US de minimis rules may exempt duty and tax.
Enter the declared value, duty rate, VAT/GST rate, and freight cost. The calculator shows duty, tax, and total landed cost. Always confirm duty rates with your customs broker or the official tariff schedule -- rates change and vary by country of origin.
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