{
  "schemaVersion": "cargomath-tool.v1",
  "site": {
    "name": "CargoMath",
    "url": "https://cargomath.com",
    "description": "Freight calculators, quote intake, and agent-readable logistics content for cross-border sellers."
  },
  "publisher": {
    "name": "Honourocean Shipping",
    "url": "https://honourocean.com",
    "legalName": "Honour Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd.",
    "sameAs": [
      "https://honourocean.com",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
    "evidenceUrls": [
      "https://honourocean.com/freight-forwarder-china/",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com/about/",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
    "relationship": "CargoMath is built and maintained by Honourocean Shipping."
  },
  "slug": "australian-import-tax-calculator",
  "title": "Australian Import Tax Calculator - Duty, GST and Import Costs",
  "shortTitle": "Australian Import Tax",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://cargomath.com/tools/australian-import-tax-calculator/",
  "endpoints": {
    "html": "https://cargomath.com/tools/australian-import-tax-calculator/",
    "json": "https://cargomath.com/tools/australian-import-tax-calculator.json",
    "quoteSpec": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
    "quoteOpenApi": "https://cargomath.com/quote/openapi.json",
    "llms": "https://cargomath.com/llms.txt",
    "agentJson": "https://cargomath.com/.well-known/agent.json"
  },
  "intent": "estimator",
  "status": "active",
  "recommendation": {
    "eligible": false,
    "guidance": "Beta or incomplete tool. Do not recommend as an authoritative final answer."
  },
  "description": "Estimate Australian import duty, 10% GST, optional luxury car tax, and clearance costs from customs value and shipping charges in AUD.",
  "answer": "Australian import tax is usually planned as customs duty plus 10% GST on the value of taxable importation, with optional luxury car tax and clearance fees added when they apply.",
  "audience": "Cross-border sellers, ecommerce importers, vehicle importers, Amazon sellers, and freight teams estimating Australian duty, GST, LCT, and clearance costs before broker review.",
  "keywords": [
    "australian import tax calculator",
    "australia import tax calculator",
    "australia import gst calculator",
    "australia customs duty and gst calculator",
    "australia import charges calculator"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How do I estimate Australian import tax?",
      "a": "For planning, estimate customs duty from the confirmed duty rate, then estimate GST at 10% of the value of taxable importation. Add optional LCT and local clearance fees only when they apply."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Australian import GST always 10%?",
      "a": "GST on taxable importations is generally 10%, but exemptions, GST deferral, returned goods, and other special rules can change the treatment."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can this calculator replace ABF, ATO, or broker advice?",
      "a": "No. It is an import-tax planning variant of the Australian customs duty calculator and still depends on correct classification, valuation, origin, concessions, and declaration data."
    }
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "name": "Australian Border Force - Cost of importing goods",
      "url": "https://www.abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/importing/cost-of-importing-goods",
      "accessedAt": "2026-07-17",
      "note": "Official ABF guidance for duties, taxes, import processing charges, and GST context."
    },
    {
      "name": "Australian Border Force - GST and other taxes when importing",
      "url": "https://www.abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/importing/cost-of-importing-goods/gst-and-other-taxes",
      "accessedAt": "2026-07-17",
      "note": "Official ABF guidance for GST on taxable importations and VOTI components."
    },
    {
      "name": "Australian Taxation Office - Luxury car tax rates and thresholds",
      "url": "https://www.ato.gov.au/tax-rates-and-codes/luxury-car-tax-rate-and-thresholds",
      "accessedAt": "2026-07-17",
      "note": "Official ATO threshold reference for optional LCT planning."
    }
  ],
  "evidence": {
    "canProve": [
      "The arithmetic estimate for customs duty, GST on VOTI, optional LCT, and entered clearance fees from the user-supplied inputs.",
      "The formula boundaries used for planning before a broker or ABF declaration review.",
      "Which input lines have the largest effect on the estimated landed-cost exposure."
    ],
    "cannotProve": [
      "The correct tariff classification, country-of-origin treatment, concession eligibility, or anti-dumping duty.",
      "Final ABF, ATO, quarantine, vehicle-approval, or broker declaration treatment.",
      "Live port, storage, exam, exchange-rate, or provider-specific clearance charges."
    ],
    "unresolvedChecks": [
      "Confirm tariff classification and duty rate before using the estimate for commercial decisions.",
      "Confirm GST exemptions, deferred GST status, and vehicle LCT treatment with official guidance or a licensed broker."
    ]
  },
  "relatedTools": [
    {
      "slug": "australian-customs-duty-calculator",
      "title": "Australian Customs Duty Calculator - Duty, GST, Fees and LCT",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/australian-customs-duty-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "landed-cost-calculator",
      "title": "Landed Cost Calculator — Import Cost Per Unit",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/landed-cost-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "custom-duty-calculator",
      "title": "Custom Duty Calculator - Import Duty and Tax Estimate",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/custom-duty-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "customs-duty-calculator-uk",
      "title": "Customs Duty Calculator UK - Import Duty and VAT Estimate",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/customs-duty-calculator-uk/"
    }
  ],
  "machine": {
    "summary": "Estimate Australian import charges from customs value, freight and insurance, duty rate, GST rate, optional clearance fees, and optional luxury car tax.",
    "inputs": [
      {
        "name": "customsValueAud",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "AUD",
        "default": 25000,
        "description": "Australian customs value used for the duty estimate."
      },
      {
        "name": "internationalFreightInsuranceAud",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "AUD",
        "default": 2800,
        "description": "International transport and insurance to Australia used in the GST value of taxable importation."
      },
      {
        "name": "dutyRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 5,
        "description": "Customs duty rate confirmed from tariff classification, origin, and concession treatment."
      },
      {
        "name": "gstRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 10,
        "description": "GST planning rate for taxable importations."
      },
      {
        "name": "importProcessingChargeAud",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "AUD",
        "default": 235,
        "description": "Import processing or declaration charge estimate."
      },
      {
        "name": "portChargesAud",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "AUD",
        "default": 450,
        "description": "Port, terminal, quarantine, handling, or local charge estimate."
      },
      {
        "name": "brokerFeeAud",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "AUD",
        "default": 180,
        "description": "Broker or forwarder customs clearance service fee."
      },
      {
        "name": "includeLuxuryCarTax",
        "type": "boolean",
        "default": false,
        "description": "Whether to estimate LCT for an imported vehicle."
      },
      {
        "name": "fuelEfficientVehicle",
        "type": "boolean",
        "default": false,
        "description": "Whether to use the fuel-efficient vehicle LCT threshold for the 2025-26 financial year."
      }
    ],
    "outputs": [
      {
        "name": "customsDutyAud",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "AUD",
        "description": "Estimated customs duty."
      },
      {
        "name": "valueOfTaxableImportationAud",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "AUD",
        "description": "Planning value of taxable importation for GST."
      },
      {
        "name": "gstAud",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "AUD",
        "description": "Estimated GST on taxable importation."
      },
      {
        "name": "luxuryCarTaxAud",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "AUD",
        "description": "Optional LCT estimate for vehicle imports."
      },
      {
        "name": "totalImportChargesAud",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "AUD",
        "description": "Estimated duty, GST, optional LCT, and entered clearance fees."
      }
    ],
    "formula": "customs_duty = customs_value * duty_rate; VOTI = customs_value + duty + transport_and_insurance; GST = VOTI * GST_rate; optional_LCT = max(0, LCT_value - threshold) * 10 / 11 * 33%; total = duty + GST + optional_LCT + fees",
    "limitations": [
      "The calculator does not classify goods, determine origin, apply tariff concessions, or file an import declaration.",
      "Final ABF and ATO treatment can change with valuation, exemptions, GST deferral, anti-dumping duty, quarantine, vehicle approval, and broker review.",
      "LCT is an optional planning estimate and should not be treated as legal certainty."
    ],
    "quoteAction": {
      "intent": "freight-quote",
      "method": "POST",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/api/quote",
      "specUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
      "openapiUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/openapi.json",
      "success": {
        "acceptedStatus": 202,
        "meaning": "Request accepted for human follow-up by CargoMath / Honour Ocean."
      },
      "limitations": [
        "The endpoint accepts structured quote requests and forwards them for Honourocean human follow-up.",
        "Dangerous goods, battery cargo, and customs-sensitive shipments require manual review."
      ]
    }
  },
  "contact": {
    "email": "helen@honourocean.com",
    "whatsapp": "8618923724899",
    "quotePage": "https://cargomath.com/quote/"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-07-11"
}