What is CIF value and why does it matter?

CIF stands for Cost, Insurance and Freight, the goods value plus shipping and insurance. Many countries calculate customs duty on the CIF value rather than on the goods price alone, so shipping and insurance costs directly increase the duty owed.

Is the import tax charged on top of the duty?

Yes, this calculator applies the import tax rate to (CIF + Duty), not to CIF alone, reflecting how many countries levy VAT or GST on the duty-inclusive value of imported goods.

Import Duty & Customs Calculator

Estimate customs duty, tax and total landed cost for imported goods.

How this is calculated

CIF = Goods + Shipping + Insurance; Duty = CIF × Duty%; Tax = (CIF + Duty) × Tax%

Assumptions used in this calculation

Estimate only: Actual customs duty depends on HS code classification and country-specific rules; confirm with your customs authority.

About this calculator

The import duty calculator estimates the CIF value, customs duty and import tax for imported goods, and the total landed cost.

Worked example

₹10,000 goods, 10% duty, 18% tax

Result: ₹14,537.60 total landed cost

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