US customs duty calculator

US Customs Duty Calculator

Estimate import duty, additional tariffs, MPF, HMF, brokerage fees, total government charges, and landed cost.

Country: United StatesUpdated: 2026 tax year

Import duty estimate

Landed Cost

Duty + tariffs + fees

MPF rate0.3464%
HMF rate0.125%
Transport modes5

Enter import duty details

Estimate customs duty, additional tariffs, MPF, HMF, brokerage fees, government charges, and landed cost.

Selected transport note

Ocean imports may be subject to Harbor Maintenance Fee in this simplified estimate.

MPF estimate uses 0.35% with minimum $34 and maximum $652.

Customs duty estimate

Estimated landed cost

$28,868

Government charges: $1,368

Transport mode

Ocean freight

Effective import tax rate

5.47%

Customs value

$25,000

Brokerage fees

$450

Merchandise and shipment

Merchandise value$25,000
International freight$1,800
Insurance$250
Import cost before charges$27,050

Government charges

Customs duty$1,250
Additional tariff$0
Excise or other tax$0
Merchandise Processing Fee$87
Harbor Maintenance Fee$31
Manual entry surcharge$0
Total government charges$1,368

Final landed cost

Import cost before charges$27,050
Total government charges$1,368
Brokerage and handling$450
Estimated landed cost$28,868

This is a simplified customs duty estimate. Actual import charges can differ because of HTS classification, country of origin, trade remedies, entry type, exemptions, PGA requirements, broker fees, and CBP entry processing.

ItemAmount
Merchandise valueProduct or invoice value entered by the user.$25,000
International freightShipping or freight cost entered by the user.$1,800
InsuranceInsurance cost entered by the user.$250
Customs valueSimplified duty base using merchandise value.$25,000
Customs duty5.00% duty rate applied to customs value.$1,250
Additional tariff0.00% additional tariff rate applied.$0
Excise or other tax0.00% other tax rate applied.$0
Merchandise Processing FeeFormal-entry MPF estimate with FY 2026 minimum and maximum limits.$87
Harbor Maintenance FeeHMF estimate applied to merchandise value.$31
Manual entry surchargeManual entry surcharge not included.$0
Total government chargesDuty, tariffs, MPF, HMF, manual surcharge, and other tax estimate.$1,368
Brokerage and handling feesBroker, carrier, or handling fees entered by the user.$450
Estimated landed costMerchandise, freight, insurance, government charges, and brokerage fees.$28,868

Current merchandise value used in this estimate: 25,000 USD.

Import cost planning

Estimate landed cost before importing goods

This calculator estimates customs duty, additional tariffs, Merchandise Processing Fee, Harbor Maintenance Fee, brokerage fees, government charges, and landed cost. Enter your own duty rate based on the correct HTS classification.

Key features

  • Estimates customs duty using merchandise value and duty rate.
  • Includes additional tariff and excise or other tax rate fields.
  • Includes Merchandise Processing Fee with minimum and maximum limits.
  • Includes optional Harbor Maintenance Fee for ocean imports.
  • Supports freight, insurance, brokerage, and handling fees.
  • Shows total government charges and estimated landed cost.

How to use this calculator

  1. 1

    Select transport mode.

  2. 2

    Enter merchandise value, freight, and insurance.

  3. 3

    Enter customs duty rate based on your HTS classification.

  4. 4

    Add additional tariff rate or other tax rate if applicable.

  5. 5

    Choose whether to include MPF, HMF, and manual entry surcharge.

  6. 6

    Review government charges and estimated landed cost.

US Customs Duty Calculator for Import Duty, MPF, HMF, and Landed Cost

In simple words

This free calculator estimates the duty, tariffs, and fees you may pay to import goods into the United States.

Customs duty is the tax you pay when goods enter the United States. The US Customs Duty Calculator estimates that tax and your total landed cost. It helps importers, e-commerce sellers, freight forwarders, and small businesses.

Landed cost is the full cost of getting goods into the country. It includes the product price, freight, insurance, duty, tariffs, and fees. Importers use it to price products and compare suppliers.

The calculator starts with merchandise value, freight, and insurance. Duty is based on the merchandise value you enter. Then it adds tariffs, fees, and brokerage costs. The result is your estimated landed cost.

The duty rate depends on your product. Imported goods are classified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Rates vary by product, material, and origin. This tool does not pick your code. You enter the duty rate yourself.

Additional tariffs can apply on top of base duty. Trade remedies and Section 301 tariffs are examples. The calculator has a separate field for them. Use it to test higher-cost scenarios.

The Merchandise Processing Fee is an optional input. MPF is a customs fee on formal entries. It has minimum and maximum limits. The calculator applies those limits for 2026.

The Harbor Maintenance Fee helps fund ports. HMF mainly applies to ocean shipments. It is on by default for ocean freight. Turn it off for air, truck, or rail.

Broker and handling fees can add up. Even low duty does not mean low total cost. A shipment can include clearance, terminal, and storage charges. Enter them in one field.

E-commerce sellers should check duty before ordering. A product can look cheap at supplier price. Duty, tariffs, and fees can change the math. Test air freight and ocean freight too.

This is a planning tool, not an official entry. Actual charges depend on classification and valuation. Confirm final costs with CBP or a licensed customs broker.

Frequently asked questions

How does the US customs duty calculator work?

It uses merchandise value, freight, insurance, duty rate, tariffs, MPF, HMF, brokerage fees, and other inputs to estimate government charges and landed cost.

What is customs value?

In this simplified calculator, customs value is the merchandise value entered by the user. Actual customs valuation can be more complex.

What is landed cost?

Landed cost is the estimated total cost of importing goods, including merchandise, freight, insurance, duties, government fees, and broker or handling fees.

What is Merchandise Processing Fee?

Merchandise Processing Fee is a customs processing fee that may apply to formal entries. This calculator includes an optional MPF estimate.

What is Harbor Maintenance Fee?

Harbor Maintenance Fee is usually relevant for ocean imports. This calculator includes an optional HMF estimate.

Does this calculator find my HTS code?

No. You must enter the duty rate manually based on your product classification or broker guidance.

Can I include additional tariffs?

Yes. The calculator includes a separate additional tariff rate field for special tariff scenarios.

Does this calculator include broker fees?

Yes. You can enter brokerage and handling fees as a separate amount.

Why can actual customs charges differ?

Actual charges can differ because of HTS classification, country of origin, valuation, trade remedies, entry type, exemptions, broker fees, exams, and CBP processing.

Is this an official CBP customs duty calculator?

No. This is an independent planning calculator and does not replace CBP guidance, customs broker advice, or official entry documents.

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Disclaimer: This US customs duty calculator is for education and planning only. It uses simplified calculations and does not replace CBP rulings, HTS classification, customs broker advice, official entry documents, or legal import compliance review. Actual charges can differ because of classification, country of origin, valuation, trade remedies, partner government agency rules, entry type, broker fees, exams, storage, and CBP processing.