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Import Cost Estimator

Compare an overseas listing with a local purchase by including shipping, duty, taxes and handling fees. Enter all amounts in the same currency and use rates from your destination's official customs authority. This simplified estimate is not a customs assessment.

Last reviewed: 27 October 2026

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Import cost estimator

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Total delivered cost

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For informational and reference purposes only.

Enter all amounts in the same currency; selecting a currency changes the label, not the exchange rate. Simplified formula: duty = (item + shipping and insurance) × duty rate; tax = (item + shipping and insurance + duty) × tax rate; total = item + shipping and insurance + duty + tax + handling. Enter 0 for charges that do not apply. Actual valuation, exemptions and tax bases vary by destination. Find your customs authority through the World Customs Organization member directory. Examples of official guidance: UK imports and US internet purchases.

Check destination rules first

Customs valuation may include insurance and other charges, and tax can apply to the value plus duty. Exemptions, thresholds, product classifications and exchange-rate rules differ by destination. Some fees are fixed rather than percentage-based. Use the official calculation for your purchase if it differs from this tool.

  • Check the product's customs classification and origin.
  • Confirm any exemption or low-value threshold.
  • Ask the courier about brokerage and handling charges.
  • Check whether checkout already collects import taxes to avoid counting them twice.

Buying a phone internationally

Beyond import charges, verify carrier bands, SIM or eSIM support, device registration requirements where applicable, charger specifications and regional warranty coverage.

Check compatibility before you import a phone.

Read the imported phone guide