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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"
    ],
    "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": "tax-and-import-duty-calculator",
  "title": "Tax and Import Duty Calculator - Editable Duty, VAT/GST, and Fees",
  "shortTitle": "Tax and Import Duty",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://cargomath.com/tools/tax-and-import-duty-calculator/",
  "endpoints": {
    "html": "https://cargomath.com/tools/tax-and-import-duty-calculator/",
    "json": "https://cargomath.com/tools/tax-and-import-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 country-agnostic import duty, VAT/GST or import tax, broker fees, processing fees, port fees, other charges, and landed cost with editable rates.",
  "answer": "Tax and import duty are estimated from customs value, freight and insurance, duty rate, VAT/GST or import-tax rate, processing fees, broker fees, port fees, other fees, and optional de minimis treatment.",
  "audience": "Cross-border sellers, ecommerce operators, Amazon FBA teams, Shopify sellers, and freight planners comparing import tax and duty exposure across countries before broker review.",
  "keywords": [
    "tax and import duty calculator",
    "import tax and duty calculator",
    "customs tax and duty calculator",
    "international import tax calculator",
    "duty vat gst calculator"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What does this tax and import duty calculator include?",
      "a": "It estimates dutiable base, import duty, VAT/GST or equivalent import tax, processing fee, broker fee, port fees, other fees, total import charges, and landed cost."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I use it for any country?",
      "a": "Yes for early planning because every rate and fee is editable. Use a country-specific calculator when local tax bases, fee labels, or statutory formulas matter."
    },
    {
      "q": "Should freight and insurance be included?",
      "a": "Many destinations use CIF-style planning, but valuation rules vary. Enter 0 or adjust the field if the destination country excludes freight or insurance from the duty or tax base."
    },
    {
      "q": "What duty rate should I enter?",
      "a": "Use the rate confirmed by HS code, product description, destination tariff schedule, country of origin, and any trade agreement or preference treatment."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does the de minimis threshold remove all charges?",
      "a": "No. In this model it suppresses estimated duty and VAT/GST only. Carrier, broker, inspection, storage, port, or handling fees may still apply."
    },
    {
      "q": "How is this different from the customs and duty fees calculator?",
      "a": "The calculation is the same. This exact-match page delegates to the canonical customs and duty fees calculator for generic international planning."
    }
  ],
  "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-uk",
      "title": "Customs Duty Calculator UK - Import Duty and VAT Estimate",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/customs-duty-calculator-uk/"
    },
    {
      "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": "canada-import-duty-and-tax-calculator",
      "title": "Canada Import Duty and Tax Calculator",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/canada-import-duty-and-tax-calculator/"
    }
  ],
  "machine": {
    "summary": "Estimate international customs duty, VAT/GST, processing fees, broker fees, port fees, optional de minimis treatment, and landed cost.",
    "inputs": [
      {
        "name": "customsValue",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "default": 10000,
        "description": "Commercial or customs value in the selected planning currency."
      },
      {
        "name": "freightInsurance",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "default": 1200,
        "description": "Freight and insurance amount included in the conservative dutiable base."
      },
      {
        "name": "dutyRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 5,
        "description": "Duty rate for the destination, HS classification, and origin."
      },
      {
        "name": "vatGstRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 10,
        "description": "Import VAT, GST, or equivalent tax planning rate."
      },
      {
        "name": "mpfFee",
        "type": "number",
        "default": 0,
        "description": "U.S. MPF or equivalent customs processing fee where applicable."
      },
      {
        "name": "brokerFee",
        "type": "number",
        "default": 180,
        "description": "Customs broker or clearance service charge."
      },
      {
        "name": "portFees",
        "type": "number",
        "default": 250,
        "description": "Port, terminal, handling, inspection, or release fees."
      },
      {
        "name": "otherFees",
        "type": "number",
        "default": 0,
        "description": "Storage, permit, carrier, or disbursement fees."
      },
      {
        "name": "deMinimisThreshold",
        "type": "number",
        "default": 0,
        "description": "Optional low-value threshold for duty and tax planning."
      }
    ],
    "outputs": [
      {
        "name": "dutiableBase",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Customs value plus freight and insurance."
      },
      {
        "name": "importDuty",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Estimated duty after optional de minimis treatment."
      },
      {
        "name": "vatGst",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Estimated VAT, GST, or equivalent import tax."
      },
      {
        "name": "estimatedImportCharges",
        "type": "number",
        "description": "Duty, VAT/GST, processing, broker, port, and other 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 charges = duty + VAT/GST + MPF/processing + broker + port + other fees",
    "limitations": [
      "Rules vary by country, HS classification, origin, valuation method, shipment mode, and importer status.",
      "De minimis treatment varies by destination and may not remove broker, carrier, inspection, storage, or port fees.",
      "Country-specific calculators should be used when available for local fee labels and tax bases."
    ],
    "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": "2026-05-13"
}