Duty Calculator
Calculate import duties for all your international shipments
When shipping internationally, you will encounter import duties, VAT and other customs charges. These costs depend on the product, the value of the shipment and the destination country.
With the Duty Calculator from Select Courier, you can estimate expected duties and taxes in advance. This helps you avoid unexpected costs, rejected shipments and uncertainty for both you and your customer.
What are import duties and customs charges?
Import duties are taxes that countries impose on goods imported from outside their borders. These tariffs help protect local economies and regulate international trade.
The level of import duties is determined by several factors, including:
The type of product
The product’s HS Code
The value of the goods
Shipping costs and possible insurance costs
The destination country
Trade agreements between countries
In addition to import duties, other costs may also apply, such as VAT or local import taxes. For companies that ship internationally, it is therefore essential to know in advance which costs apply to a shipment.
Want to learn more about how import duties work? Read more about import duties in international shipping.
Why calculating import duties in advance is important
When a parcel is shipped outside the European Union, customs authorities will inspect the shipment. Based on the product information, HS codes and shipment value, they determine:
Import duties
VAT or local taxes
Possible additional customs charges
Incoterms also play an important role. Incoterms are international trade agreements that determine who is responsible for costs, transport and import duties during an international shipment.
Depending on the selected Incoterm:
The recipient may pay the import duties and taxes (for example with DAP – Delivered At Place)
The sender may be responsible for all costs, including import duties and VAT (for example with DDP – Delivered Duty Paid)
When import duties and taxes are not clear in advance, this can lead to:
Unexpected costs for the sender or recipient
Delays at customs
Rejected shipments
Return costs
Loss of profit margins
By calculating import duties in advance with a duty calculator, you know exactly which costs apply to a shipment. This allows you to make clear agreements with your customer and avoid unpleasant surprises during the shipping process.
The role of incoterms in import duties and customs costs
When shipping internationally, Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) determine who is responsible for transport, risks and costs. This also applies to import duties, VAT and other customs charges.
Depending on the chosen Incoterm, either the sender or the recipient pays these costs.
DAP – Delivered At Place
The recipient typically pays the import duties, VAT and customs charges when the shipment arrives.
DDP – Delivered Duty Paid
The sender pays all costs, including import duties and taxes, before the shipment is delivered.
If the recipient refuses to pay the import duties, these costs may ultimately fall back on the sender. This is why it is important to understand the expected costs in advance.
With the Select Courier Duty Calculator, you can estimate import duties and taxes beforehand, helping you set clear expectations with your customer and avoid unexpected costs.
What is a Duty Calculator
An import duty calculator (duty calculator) is a tool that automatically calculates the expected import costs for an international shipment.
By combining product information, shipment value and destination, the calculator can immediately estimate:
Import duties
VAT or import taxes
Total customs charges
This provides clear insight into the estimated costs of international shipping before the shipment is sent.
How does the Select Courier Duty Calculator work?
The Import Duty Calculator is integrated into the Select Courier shipping platform and calculates the expected import duties and taxes for your shipment.
The calculation is based on:
The HS Code of the product
The product value
Transport, insurance and other related costs
The destination country
International customs tariffs
Based on this information, the calculator estimates:
Import duties for the product
VAT or local taxes
The total expected customs charges
This means you know the expected costs of a shipment before it is dispatched.
The role of HS Codes in Import Duties
The HS Code determines which category a product belongs to. Each HS Code is linked to specific import duty rates.
An incorrect HS Code can result in:
Incorrect import duties
Delays or even rejection at customs
Unnecessary additional costs
That is why it is important to always use the correct HS Code, which you can easily find using our HS-Code Checker.
International shipping without surprises
With the Import Duty Calculator from Select Courier, you gain clear insight into import duties, VAT and customs costs before shipping.
The calculator is integrated directly into the shipping platform, allowing you to easily calculate expected costs during the shipping process. This helps prevent unexpected costs for both you and your customers.
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- Ship all your deliveries within just a few clicks.
- Manage your entire logistics process in one place.
- Seamlessly integrate with your current software.
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SCHEDULE A FREE DEMO
DISCOVER WHAT SELECT COURIER CAN DO FOR YOU
Our shipping platform can be customised to meet your every need. From delivering your packages with increased speed and reliability to operating your business more efficiently. Schedule a demo to see how you can:
- Ship all your deliveries within just a few clicks.
- Manage your entire logistics process in one place.
- Seamlessly integrate with your current software.
- Access analytics and reports for better decision-making
