About this calculator

How-to: enter goods value (invoice), origin and destination, freight cost, and the average duty rate for your HS code (look up on TARIC / UK Global Tariff). Customs value = goods + freight + insurance (CIF). Duty = customs value × duty%. Import VAT base = customs value + duty. Under the EU IOSS scheme, B2C consignments ≤ €150 pay VAT at checkout and no duty; above €150 duty applies.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find the correct duty rate?

Look up the 6-digit HS code on the EU TARIC database or UK Global Tariff. Duty rates are set per HS heading and per origin (free-trade agreements can zero-rate).

What is IOSS?

EU Import One-Stop Shop: sellers register once, collect VAT at checkout on B2C consignments ≤ €150 and remit monthly. No duty, no VAT at border, faster clearance.

Do preferential rules of origin help?

Yes — under EU-UK TCA, EU-Japan EPA, EU-South Korea and others, qualifying originating goods are duty-free with a statement of origin. Non-originating goods pay full MFN duty.

What does the Cross-Border Shipping & Import Duty Estimator do?

Landed cost for a cross-border B2C or B2B shipment: freight, insurance, customs duty by HS heading, import VAT and de-minimis check — including the EU €150 IOSS threshold and post-Brexit UK rules. How-to: enter goods value (invoice), origin and destination, freight cost, and the average duty rate for your HS code (look up on TARIC / UK Global Tariff). Customs value = goods + freight + insurance (CIF). Duty = customs value × duty%. Import VAT base = customs value + duty. Under the EU IOSS scheme, B2C consignments ≤ €150 pay VAT at checkout and no duty; above €150 duty applies.

Is the Cross-Border Shipping & Import Duty Estimator free to use?

Yes. Every calculator on Calcurly.com is free, works in your browser without sign-up, and can be embedded on your own website.

How accurate is the Cross-Border Shipping & Import Duty Estimator?

Results are calculated in real time using industry-standard formulas. Treat the output as a well-informed estimate — always cross-check with local regulations, product datasheets, or a qualified logistics & freight professional before committing to a purchase or a job.

What inputs does the Cross-Border Shipping & Import Duty Estimator need?

Enter values for: Goods value (invoice), Currency, Freight cost, Insurance, Duty rate (%) for HS code, Destination VAT rate (%). Sensible defaults are pre-filled where possible so you can start with a single change.

Can I embed the Cross-Border Shipping & Import Duty Estimator on my own website?

Yes — copy the iframe snippet at the bottom of this page, or use the Embed Generator to customise the size. The embedded version stays in sync with the live calculator on Calcurly.com.