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Customs Duty Calculator

Calculate international border customs duties, special Section 301/232 trade tariffs, and licensed customs broker clearance charges.

Customs Clearance Summary

Standard Customs Duty
$800.00
Section 301 Tariff
$1,500.00
Total Customs & Brokerage
$2,650.00

Customs Duty & Tariff Formula

Standard Duty = Commercial Invoice × Duty % | Special Tariff = Commercial Invoice × Section 301 % | Total Customs Cost = Standard Duty + Special Tariff + Brokerage Fee
  • Standard Duty: Baseline most-favored-nation (MFN) tariff rates dictated by international trade treaties.
  • Special Trade Tariffs: Section 301, Section 232, or antidumping/countervailing duties (AD/CVD) imposed on specific goods or countries.
  • Customs Brokerage Fee: Service fee charged by licensed customs brokers to file CBP entry summaries.

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    How to Use This Calculator

      Assumptions & Limitations

      • Duties are calculated in US dollars based on official CBP entry exchange rates.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Section 301 tariffs?

      Section 301 tariffs are retaliatory tariffs authorized under the Trade Act of 1974, placed on thousands of products originating from specific trading partners (notably China) with extra duty rates typically ranging from 7.5% to 25%.

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