Estimate the total landing cost of your imported goods including customs duties and VAT.
Customs Duty Amount:0.00
Import VAT/Tax Amount:0.00
Processing & Handling:0.00
Total Landed Cost:0.00
Understanding Import Tariffs and Duties
When goods cross international borders, they are subject to customs duties and taxes. These charges are used by governments to generate revenue and protect domestic industries from foreign competition. To use this calculator accurately, you need to understand the CIF value.
What is CIF Value?
Most customs authorities calculate duties based on the CIF value of the shipment. CIF stands for:
Cost: The actual price paid for the goods.
Insurance: The cost of insuring the shipment during transit.
Freight: The shipping costs paid to transport the items to the port of entry.
How the Calculation Works
The calculation follows a specific sequence because taxes are often compounded:
Customs Duty: This is calculated by multiplying the CIF Value by the Duty Tariff Rate.
Taxable Value: In many jurisdictions, the value used for VAT/GST calculation is the (CIF Value + Customs Duty).
VAT/Sales Tax: The Taxable Value is multiplied by the local tax rate.
Total Landed Cost: The sum of the CIF value, duty, taxes, and any handling fees.
Practical Example
Suppose you are importing electronics with a CIF value of $1,000. The country has a 5% duty rate and a 20% VAT rate.
Duty: $1,000 × 0.05 = $50.
Value for VAT: $1,000 + $50 = $1,050.
VAT: $1,050 × 0.20 = $210.
Total Cost: $1,000 + $50 + $210 = $1,260.
By using this Import Tariff Calculator, businesses can avoid "sticker shock" and accurately price their products for the local market.
function calculateTariff() {
var cifValue = parseFloat(document.getElementById('cifValue').value);
var dutyRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('dutyRate').value);
var vatRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('vatRate').value);
var otherFees = parseFloat(document.getElementById('otherFees').value);
if (isNaN(cifValue) || cifValue <= 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid Customs Value.");
return;
}
// Default 0 for optional fields
if (isNaN(dutyRate)) dutyRate = 0;
if (isNaN(vatRate)) vatRate = 0;
if (isNaN(otherFees)) otherFees = 0;
// Calculation Logic
var dutyAmount = cifValue * (dutyRate / 100);
var taxableForVat = cifValue + dutyAmount;
var vatAmount = taxableForVat * (vatRate / 100);
var totalLandedCost = cifValue + dutyAmount + vatAmount + otherFees;
// Display Results
document.getElementById('resDuty').innerText = "$" + dutyAmount.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resVAT').innerText = "$" + vatAmount.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resFees').innerText = "$" + otherFees.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resTotal').innerText = "$" + totalLandedCost.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('tariffResults').style.display = 'block';
}