Calculating International Shipping

Begin by referencing our International Shipping Rates Spreadsheet. To use this sheet, find your country's two-digit abbreviation (ex. Canada is CA), then choose your carrier and weight. Follow the sheet country x weight to the corresponding square for an estimated shipping cost. Please note this is only the shipping cost. Taxes and duties are added to this after arrival in customs and depend on a variety of factors.

Duties and Taxes

What are Duties? 

Duties are the tax collected on all goods sold across borders. The goal of duties is to raise income for the local governments, as well as to increase the cost of goods for the customer in hopes of encouraging purchases in the domestic market.

What is an Import Tax? 

Import Tax is a flat tax rate charged by customs on imports. In many cases, the tax is equal to the local sales tax.

How much is an import tax? 
The amount of tax and duties you’ll need to pay for a shipment are influenced by several factors, including:

• The value of the goods (including insurance and shipping fees)
• The goods description
• The country or region of origin
• The destination country’s tariff rates
• The goods’ HS code(s)

What is an HS code? 
A Harmonized System code is an internationally recognized system that gives a unique number that classifies the type of goods being shipped.  The customs department of a country defines different regulations, taxes, and duties based on an item's HS code. When shipping internationally the commodities details and HS code are required. Using the incorrect code can lead to an improper tax rate or even rejection by the destination country. You can learn more by referencing The World Customs Organization HS code website.

How do I estimate my taxes and duties?
Use the Quick Tax and Duties Calculator for an estimation. Please keep in mind this is an estimate.

Who pays for taxes and duties? 

This depends on how you would like to ship. Delivered Duty Paid, or DDP, is when the seller takes responsibility for paying all import taxes and duties due when the shipment crosses borders. Delivered Duty Unpaid, or DDU, the customer is responsible for all import taxes and duties to the carrier when the package is received.