United States (USITC HTS) Duty & Tax Calculator
Calculate official landed costs, MFN tariff duties, VAT/GST sales tax, processing fees, and de minimis thresholds for imports into United States (USITC HTS). Verified July 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions: United States (USITC HTS) Customs Duties
What valuation basis is used to calculate customs duty in United States (USITC HTS)?
Customs duties in United States (USITC HTS) are calculated on a FOB (Free on Board / transaction value) basis. Freight and insurance are excluded from customs valuation.
What is the de minimis threshold for duty-free entry into United States (USITC HTS)?
The de minimis threshold in United States (USITC HTS) is $800 USD (Section 321). Consignments at or below this value enter duty-free under statutory rules.
What import sales tax or VAT applies in United States (USITC HTS)?
Imports into United States (USITC HTS) incur no federal VAT (US charges duty + MPF/HMF only).
How are specific or quantity-based duty rates (e.g. ¥/kg or ¢/kg) calculated?
Specific duty rates are calculated per unit of net physical mass/volume rather than ad-valorem value. For specific duty lines, the calculator multiplies physical quantity by the statutory rate.
What official customs authority publishes duty schedules for United States (USITC HTS)?
Duty schedules for United States (USITC HTS) are published by US National HTS Tariff Lines and verified under official 2026 tariff schedules.