Import Duty Cost Calculator
Calculate international customs duties, customs broker fees, and merchandise processing fees (MPF) on personal foreign retail purchases.
Import Duty & Customs Formula
Import Taxes = (FOB Value × Duty %) + Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) + Courier Brokerage Fee- Dutiable Value: US Customs primarily assesses tariffs on FOB (Free On Board) product price excluding international shipping.
- Merchandise Processing Fee: Formal/informal US Customs administrative assessment.
- Brokerage Clearing Surcharges: Commercial courier handling fees (DHL, FedEx, UPS) for clearing customs.
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How to Use This Calculator
Assumptions & Limitations
- Personal imports under $800 may qualify for the US de minimis section 321 exemption, depending on current trade regulations.
- Duty rates must be user-entered based on specific product classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US "de minimis" exemption threshold?
Under Section 321 of the US Tariff Act, eligible personal imports valued under $800 may enter duty-free and tax-free, though certain goods subject to partner government agency reviews or trade remedies may still require formal customs entries.
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