Landed cost tools for cross-border sellers

Duty, VAT and freight estimates for 5 major markets — plus a free per-unit calculator.

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Duty + VAT + freight → cost per unit

Import duty by category

Apparel → United States
7.5% duty
Apparel → Germany
12.0% duty
Apparel → United Kingdom
12.0% duty
Apparel → France
12.0% duty
Apparel → Japan
4.6% duty
Electronics → United States
duty-free
Electronics → Germany
duty-free
Electronics → United Kingdom
duty-free
Electronics → France
duty-free
Electronics → Japan
duty-free
Home & Kitchen → United States
5.0% duty
Home & Kitchen → Germany
3.7% duty
Home & Kitchen → United Kingdom
2.0% duty
Home & Kitchen → France
3.7% duty
Home & Kitchen → Japan
duty-free
Footwear → United States
12.0% duty
Footwear → Germany
16.9% duty
Footwear → United Kingdom
16.0% duty
Footwear → France
16.9% duty
Footwear → Japan
30.0% duty
Toys & Games → United States
4.7% duty
Toys & Games → Germany
4.7% duty
Toys & Games → United Kingdom
4.7% duty
Toys & Games → France
4.7% duty
Toys & Games → Japan
duty-free

VAT and import tax

United States
No federal VAT (state sales tax 0-10%)
Germany
19%
United Kingdom
20%
France
20%
Japan
10% consumption tax

Freight from China

Sea freight → United States
$1.8/kg
Sea freight → Germany
$1.89/kg
Sea freight → United Kingdom
$1.85/kg
Sea freight → France
$1.89/kg
Sea freight → Japan
$1.53/kg
Air freight → United States
$6.5/kg
Air freight → Germany
$6.83/kg
Air freight → United Kingdom
$6.7/kg
Air freight → France
$6.83/kg
Air freight → Japan
$5.52/kg
Express courier → United States
$11.0/kg
Express courier → Germany
$11.55/kg
Express courier → United Kingdom
$11.33/kg
Express courier → France
$11.55/kg
Express courier → Japan
$9.35/kg
Disclaimer · Figures are 2026 public-range estimates compiled from customs tariffs, carrier rate cards and VAT authority guidance. Rates change frequently — verify with an official source or a licensed broker before you price a shipment. This page is not tax, legal or customs advice.
Updated 2026-09-30 · Landed cost calculator · 中文版