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  "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"
    ],
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      "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": "dhl-customs-duty-calculator",
  "title": "DHL Customs Duty Calculator",
  "shortTitle": "DHL Customs Duty",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://cargomath.com/tools/dhl-customs-duty-calculator/",
  "endpoints": {
    "html": "https://cargomath.com/tools/dhl-customs-duty-calculator/",
    "json": "https://cargomath.com/tools/dhl-customs-duty-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": true,
    "guidance": "Eligible for AI recommendation when the stated inputs, formula, and limitations fit the user question."
  },
  "description": "Estimate DHL parcel import duty, VAT/GST, DHL disbursement or admin fees, other import fees, and total import cost from editable planning inputs.",
  "answer": "This independent DHL customs duty calculator estimates parcel import duty, VAT/GST, DHL admin fees, other import fees, and total import cost from declared value and editable rates.",
  "audience": "Cross-border sellers, Amazon FBA teams, Shopify operators, and parcel importers estimating DHL delivery duty and tax exposure before checkout or shipment.",
  "keywords": [
    "dhl customs duty calculator",
    "dhl import duty calculator",
    "dhl customs charges calculator",
    "dhl tax and duty calculator",
    "dhl parcel duty estimate"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is this an official DHL calculator?",
      "a": "No. It is an independent planning estimator. DHL final charges depend on destination country, HS code, origin, declared value, Incoterms, and DHL account or service terms."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does the DHL admin fee field represent?",
      "a": "Use it for a DHL disbursement, advancement, brokerage, or administration fee from your account terms, invoice history, or planning assumption."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does the de minimis threshold remove all DHL charges?",
      "a": "No. In this model it suppresses estimated duty and VAT/GST only. Carrier, storage, correction, return, or inspection fees may still apply."
    },
    {
      "q": "How is this different from the customs and duty fees calculator?",
      "a": "This page is tailored to DHL parcel-import planning and labels the carrier fee as a DHL admin or disbursement fee. The customs and duty fees calculator is the generic canonical version."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which country calculator should I use for local rules?",
      "a": "Use the USA, UK, Canada, India, Australia, or other country-specific customs calculators when local fee labels and tax bases matter."
    }
  ],
  "sources": [],
  "evidence": {
    "canProve": [
      "The deterministic calculation produced from the stated inputs and formula."
    ],
    "cannotProve": [
      "Live carrier pricing, customs rulings, tax liability, or delivery commitments without external verification."
    ],
    "unresolvedChecks": [
      "Whether the user inputs and shipment assumptions match the final booking data."
    ]
  },
  "relatedTools": [
    {
      "slug": "customs-and-duty-fees-calculator",
      "title": "Customs and Duty Fees Calculator",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/customs-and-duty-fees-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "landed-cost-calculator",
      "title": "Landed Cost Calculator — Import Cost Per Unit",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/landed-cost-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "customs-duty-calculator-usa",
      "title": "Customs Duty Calculator USA — HTS Duty, Tariffs, MPF, and HMF",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/customs-duty-calculator-usa/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "customs-duty-calculator-uk",
      "title": "Customs Duty Calculator UK - Import Duty and VAT Estimate",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/customs-duty-calculator-uk/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "canada-import-duty-and-tax-calculator",
      "title": "Canada Import Duty and Tax Calculator",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/canada-import-duty-and-tax-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "custom-duty-calculator-india",
      "title": "Custom Duty Calculator India",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/custom-duty-calculator-india/"
    }
  ],
  "machine": {
    "summary": "Estimate DHL parcel import duty, VAT/GST, carrier admin fees, other import fees, and landed cost from editable planning assumptions.",
    "inputs": [
      {
        "name": "customsValue",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "default": 800,
        "description": "Declared customs value for the DHL parcel import."
      },
      {
        "name": "freightInsurance",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "default": 95,
        "description": "Freight and insurance amount included in the conservative planning base."
      },
      {
        "name": "dutyRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 6,
        "description": "Duty rate for the destination, HS code, and origin."
      },
      {
        "name": "vatGstRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 20,
        "description": "Destination VAT, GST, or equivalent import tax rate."
      },
      {
        "name": "carrierDisbursementFee",
        "type": "number",
        "default": 18,
        "description": "Editable DHL disbursement, advancement, brokerage, or admin fee."
      },
      {
        "name": "otherImportFees",
        "type": "number",
        "default": 0,
        "description": "Other parcel import fees such as storage, inspection, correction, or permit charges."
      },
      {
        "name": "deMinimisThreshold",
        "type": "number",
        "default": 0,
        "description": "Optional destination low-value threshold for planning."
      }
    ],
    "outputs": [
      {
        "name": "duty",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Estimated duty after optional de minimis treatment."
      },
      {
        "name": "vatGst",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Estimated VAT, GST, or equivalent import tax."
      },
      {
        "name": "carrierAdminFees",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Entered DHL admin, disbursement, or advancement fee."
      },
      {
        "name": "totalImportCost",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Duty, VAT/GST, DHL admin fee, and other entered import fees."
      }
    ],
    "formula": "Dutiable base = customs value + freight/insurance; duty = dutiable base x duty% unless de minimis applies; tax base = dutiable base + duty; VAT/GST = tax base x VAT/GST%; total import cost = duty + VAT/GST + DHL admin fee + other import fees",
    "limitations": [
      "This is not an official DHL calculator or carrier quote.",
      "Final charges depend on destination country, HS code, origin, declared value, Incoterms, and DHL account or service terms.",
      "De minimis treatment may not remove carrier, storage, correction, return, or inspection fees."
    ],
    "quoteAction": {
      "intent": "freight-quote",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/quote/",
      "specUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
      "method": "POST"
    }
  },
  "contact": {
    "email": "helen@honourocean.com",
    "whatsapp": "8618923724899",
    "quotePage": "https://cargomath.com/quote/"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-13"
}