PickGlobeUS import duty and tariff calculator
Estimate duty on a parcel coming into the United States.
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- The $800 low-value exemption is suspended: even small parcels pay duty.
- An extra tariff applies by country of origin, and it has changed often.
- There is no import VAT; state sales tax is separate.
How we calculate
We take the item price and shipping you enter, the category and the origin, and apply the destination's published rules.
- Value. The UK and Ireland use price plus shipping. Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the US use the goods price for duty.
- Duty. The typical rate for the category from the official tariff, or 0% when a trade agreement may apply (it needs proof of origin). The US adds its extra tariff by origin.
- Tax. VAT or GST on the value plus duty. Under each country's limit the seller normally charges it at checkout.
- Fees. A typical published carrier handling fee, and government charges where they exist.
Your exact duty rate depends on the product's tariff code. Use the official lookup linked under the rules to check it. Amounts are in the destination's currency, so enter the price in that currency.
The rules we use
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Duty-free limit | None. The USD 800 low-value exemption is suspended for all countries (courier since 24 June 2026, mail since 24 July 2026). Real gifts worth USD 100 or less are still exempt. |
| Import tax | No federal VAT or import sales tax. State sales tax is between you and the seller. |
| Extra tariff by origin | Since 24 July 2026 an extra Section 301 tariff applies on top of normal duty: 12.5% for goods from China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, Türkiye, Australia and New Zealand; 10% for the UK, India, Mexico and Canada (USMCA-qualifying goods are exempt); for the EU the total is topped up to 10% and for Japan and Korea to 12.5%. Older China tariffs (7.5% or 25%) may add to this. |
| Duty rates (typical, before the extra tariff) | Clothing about 16.5% (up to 32%), shoes about 10% (up to 48%), costume jewellery 11%, gold or silver jewellery about 5.5%, electronics 0%, cosmetics 0%, toys 0%, books 0%, furniture 0%. |
| Who pays and when | The importer pays. Many foreign sellers now collect duty at checkout. Couriers bill you at the door with a handling fee (DHL Express: USD 17.50 or 2.5%). |
US rules have changed many times since 2025. Treat any figure here as valid on the checked date only.
Checked on 27 October 2026.
Sources and last checked
- United States, checked 27 October 2026: CBP e-commerce FAQ (low-value shipments, mail informal entry); CBP press release: CBP modernizes low-value shipment processing (2026-06-24); Federal Register: de minimis suspension, mail, and postal informal entry (2026-06-24, effective 2026-07-24); Federal Register: de minimis suspension, all other modes (2026-06-24, effective same day); Federal Register: delayed compliance date to 2027-01-20 (2026-10-22); Federal Register: proposed rule Low-Value Shipments (2026-10-08, comments to 2026-12-07); Federal Register: USTR Section 301 forced-labour tariff actions (2026-07-28); CBP user fee table; USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) search (look up your exact rate)
Estimate for planning only. This is not customs or tax advice. The carrier and the customs authority decide the final amount, and the rules change. Other countries: Overview of all countries UK Canada Australia. Read more: Customs duties and importing: the guide.