🚢 Tariff: Calculator

Estimate your import duty, sector surcharges, and total landed cost for 2026.

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ESTIMATED TOTAL DUTY OWED
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Customs Value
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Combined Duty Rate
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Landed Cost
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Freight & Insurance
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Why Tariff Calculators Are Suddenly Everywhere in 2026

Two major changes have made import duty a live concern for far more people than just professional importers. First, the $800 "de minimis" exemption — which used to let low-value parcels and e-commerce orders enter the US duty-free — has been suspended, so shipments that once cleared customs with no duty at all can now owe tariffs regardless of their value. Second, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the 2025 "reciprocal tariff" regime that had been imposed under emergency economic powers; a new baseline tariff has since been applied under different legal authority, while separate sector-specific tariffs on steel, aluminum, automobiles, and auto parts remain in force.

How This Calculator Works

Duty Owed = Customs Value × (Baseline Rate % + Sector Surcharge %)
Landed Cost = Customs Value + Freight & Insurance + Duty Owed

Enter the declared customs value of your shipment (typically the price paid for the goods), any freight and insurance cost you want included in your landed-cost estimate, your expected baseline duty rate, and any additional sector-specific surcharge that applies to your product category. The calculator instantly shows your estimated duty and total landed cost.

Why We Don't Hardcode a Rate by Country

Actual tariff rates in 2026 vary enormously by product classification (HTS code), country of origin, applicable trade agreements (like USMCA), and ongoing trade actions and litigation that are still being resolved in court. A single lookup table risks showing you an outdated or simply wrong number for your specific shipment. Instead, this tool defaults to the widely-reported ~10% general baseline rate and lets you adjust it — use it to model different scenarios, then confirm your exact rate using the official HTS lookup tool or a licensed customs broker before you rely on the number for an actual shipment.

Sector Surcharges (Section 232)

Separate from the general baseline, Section 232 tariffs apply an additional surcharge (commonly cited around 25%, and higher for some wholly-metal articles) on steel, aluminum, passenger vehicles, and many auto parts, regardless of country of origin. If you're importing one of these categories, use the quick "Steel/Aluminum/Autos" preset or enter your own known surcharge rate.

What Counts as Customs Value?

Customs (declared) value is generally the price actually paid or payable for the goods themselves — not including international freight and insurance in most valuation methods, which is why this calculator keeps freight/insurance as a separate field and adds it back in only for the landed-cost total, not the duty calculation itself.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Has the $800 de minimis exemption really ended?
Yes. Multiple 2026 trade-compliance sources confirm the exemption that used to let shipments valued under $800 enter the US duty-free has been suspended, so low-value parcels and e-commerce orders can now owe duty that they wouldn't have owed previously.
What changed with the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs?
In early 2026, the Supreme Court struck down the 2025 'reciprocal tariffs' that had been imposed using emergency economic powers (IEEPA). A new baseline tariff has since been applied under separate legal authority, though the exact scope has continued to be litigated through 2026.
Is the 10% default rate accurate for my shipment?
It's a reasonable starting point based on the commonly-reported general baseline as of September 2026, but your actual rate depends on your product's HTS classification, country of origin, and any applicable trade agreement or exclusion. Always verify your specific rate before relying on it for a real shipment.
What's the difference between the baseline tariff and a Section 232 surcharge?
The baseline applies broadly across most imported goods regardless of category. Section 232 surcharges are separate, product-specific tariffs (around 25% on steel, aluminum, automobiles, and many auto parts) that apply on top of the baseline rate, regardless of country of origin.
Why do rates vary so much by country?
Countries with free trade agreements (like USMCA for qualifying Canadian and Mexican goods) can qualify for reduced or zero rates, while goods from certain countries face additional country-specific duties under Section 301, on top of whatever general baseline applies.
Does this calculator use my currency?
Yes, the calculator doesn't apply currency-specific logic, so you can enter your shipment value in US dollars or convert your local currency first — just keep the currency consistent across your inputs.

🏆 About This Tool — Accuracy & Trust

🔒 Data Privacy: All calculations run entirely within your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you enter here is ever transmitted to our servers, stored, sold, or shared.

📐 Accuracy Note: This tool uses standard, widely published formulas and guidelines. Results are estimates for informational purposes; for financial, medical, or engineering decisions, consult a licensed professional.

📅 Last Updated: September 2026.