Customs calculator

Calculator for Customs Import Duty and Import Tax Australia 

When you’re looking to import goods from overseas, it’s important to know what document is required by the customs officials of the country in question. In order to avoid unpleasant complications and delays, it’s worth assessing what information you’ll need during this phase of the process.  

This calculator will help you work out an estimate on how much tax and duty will be payable for your upcoming shipment. 

How Does an Import Calculator Work? 

To calculate your customs import duty rates, you must first: 

• Convert the value of your purchase from the local currency to Australian dollars.
• Apply the duty rate for your goods (for example 5%, though the rate depends on tariff classification, origin and concessions), then calculate 10% GST on the customs value plus duty, freight and insurance. 

To calculate your Customs Duty & Import Products & Service Tax obligation, enter the value of your goods, freight, and insurance charges. 

Disclaimer 

* Keep in mind that a tool like this only offers expected amounts as of October 2026. We will try to keep this updated, however, rules and regulations may change over time.  

The owner of the cargo will get payment advice as soon as the customs duty and GST have been finalized and paid. After the sum has been agreed upon, the items may be freed from customs custody. 

Contacting one of our trustworthy and experienced customs brokers is the best method to ensure that you have a fully precise understanding of customs taxes and how much you will be required to pay. A member of the Personal Freight Forwarders team is on hand to help you throughout the process and to provide any extra advice or support you may need. 

Things to know when Shipping in Australia

Low Value Imports Of 1000 AUD Or Less: 

Most goods with a customs value of 1000 AUD or less do not attract duties and taxes collected at the border, although GST may be collected by the seller. Alcohol, tobacco and some other goods are excluded. For a shipment above this, for instance cargo with a customs value of 2500 AUD, 350 AUD freight and 100 AUD insurance at a 5% duty rate, duty is 125 AUD and GST is 307.50 AUD (10% of 3075 AUD), so the receiver pays 432.50 AUD in duty and GST, excluding other fees, to receive the product. 

Paperwork Is Required 

The customs regulations of each country require that you be able to provide a government-issued document that details the details and conditions associated with your shipment. The only way to provide such a statement is through paperwork. This can be provided via email or post, but it’s necessary to keep a copy for your own internal records. 

You Need To Know The Method of Transport: 

Different forms of transport require different forms of documentation and accompanying information for logistics services providers and customs officials reviewing the shipment at the destination country. When shipping in Australia with Personal Freight Forwarders Brisbane, you need to be familiar with how these documents work in order to produce them when necessary and receive clearance from border security for shipments without delay. Our team will assist you with this process. 

You Will Also Need To Pay Duties 

When it comes to importing products, certain paperwork including shipping information is needed, and the documentation required differs depending on the courier and the destination country. Personal Freight Forwarders Brisbane, on the other hand, has significant expertise exporting to Australia and can offer all of the necessary paperwork without you having to lift a finger. 

Bulk Shipping Can Unlock Deeper Discounts 

With PFFB, entrepreneurs can take advantage of reduced prices by using the fast courier and postal services we provide. Consider shipping in large quantities to get even greater savings. For larger orders, direct injection is a type of consolidated shipping that takes advantage of exemptions from import taxes and customs. 

The Cost of Importing Goods 

FOB Value: 

Exporters that ship goods to Australia by air or sea freight with a Free on Board (FOB) value of less than AUD $1000.00 are required to submit a SAC (Self-Assessment clearance) declaration to the Australian Customs and Border Protection Agency. 

The customs clearance of imported goods having a FOB value more than $1000.00 AUD must be completed by filing a manual or electronic customs import declaration and paying any relevant duty/taxes that may be owed. 

You may hire a competent customs broker to handle the filing of your SAC clearance and formal Entry clearance on your behalf, for which they will charge a small fee. 

Following official engagement, which is accomplished via the completion and submission of a LOA (Letter of authority), the customs agent will begin coordinating the clearance of your imported products through customs and quarantine. 

A licensed customs agent should be hired to file the customs entry on your behalf, as they are well-versed in the classification process and can advise you on any possible available TCOs (Tariff concessions) and applicable Free trade agreements that may be applicable to your goods, if any are available. 

Estimate Customs Duty: 

Duty rates are determined by the product and the nation of origin, as well as whether or not the commodities are in compliance with any applicable free trade agreements or tariff concessions, among other factors. 

It is possible that not all products will be duty-free or will only be subject to a lower rate of duty under free trade agreements. 

Some agreements require specific paperwork, such as certificates of origin, to be submitted in order to be eligible for duty preference under certain circumstances. A trained customs agent can advise you on the proper paperwork to submit in order to pass customs and avoid delays. 

Duty is calculated on the customs value (FOB value) of the merchandise, converted to AUD at the ABF exchange rate on the date of export. The rate depends on tariff classification, origin and any concessions, so it is not always 5 percent. 

Customs GST is believed to be 10 percent of the total cost of the products, including insurance and freight, plus any duties paid. 

Dumping and countervailing duties are not special charges for alcohol or tobacco. They are separate trade measures that apply only to particular goods from particular sources where Australia has imposed them. Alcohol and tobacco products attract their own applicable tariff duties and taxes, which may be calculated using different methods from other imported goods. Check the current rates for your specific product before you import it.

The Customs Process: 

Customs calculates duty amounts based on the rate of exchange in effect on a particular day and the worth of the goods in Australian dollars. 

Customs import duty is a separate charge from GST, Luxury Car Tax and Wine Equalisation Tax. Those taxes apply only where they are relevant to the goods, alongside any other applicable charges. Once the amounts owing are assessed, the importer or their customs broker arranges payment, and all applicable payments must be made before the goods can be released from customs control.