When you ship internationally, unexpected duties and taxes can surprise both you and your customer. A parcel that seems affordable at checkout can suddenly cost much more if import fees are added at delivery.
EasyParcel NextGen’s Duty & Tax Estimator helps you estimate these costs before shipping – so you can plan your budget, avoid surprises, and offer a better experience to your international customers.
This blog explains what duty and tax are, what the Duty & Tax Estimator does, how to use it, and the benefits.
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What Are Import Duty and Taxes?
Before using the estimator, it helps to understand what these charges actually are.
Import duties are charges imposed by customs authorities based on the value of the goods being imported. This includes the cost of the item, shipping fees, and insurance. Duties are external charges – like a toll paid to bring goods into a country.
Taxes, such as Value-Added Tax (VAT) or Goods and Services Tax (GST), are applied by the government to the total value of the shipment, including the goods, shipping costs, and any import duties. Taxes are internal payments used to fund public services.
Depending on your shipping method, these charges are handled differently:
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Shipping Term
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Who Pays
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When
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DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)
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Sender pays upfront
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At booking
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DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid)
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Receiver pays upon delivery
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When parcel arrives
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Note: Learn more about DDP and DDU.
What Is Duty & Tax Estimator NextGen?
The Duty & Tax Estimator is a free tool on EasyParcel NextGen that helps you quickly estimate the import duties and taxes for your international shipments.
Simply enter your shipment details – origin country, destination country, parcel value, weight, and category – and the tool calculates an estimated duty and tax amount.
This is especially useful for:
- Planning shipping costs in advance
- Avoiding unexpected charges at delivery
- Deciding between DDP and DDU options
- Comparing local vs international purchasing costs
The estimator is available to all EasyParcel NextGen users at no extra cost.
Why Is the Duty & Tax Estimator Useful?
Accurate Budget Planning
You can calculate the total landed cost before shipping, helping you price your products accurately and protect your profit margins.
Reduce Time Waste
No more manual rate checks per country. The estimator gives you immediate answers from a single screen.
Confidence in Shipping
Knowing the estimated costs upfront means no surprise charges for you or your customers.
Better Decision Making
Compare whether it's cheaper to buy a product locally or import it from another country based on total landed cost.
Estimate Duties, Pay Upfront with DDP.
Use EasyParcel’s Duty and Tax Estimator to see costs before shipping, then pay upfront with DDP—no surprise bills for you or your customer.
How to Use Duty & Tax Estimator NextGen
1. Log In to Your EasyParcel Account.
2. Under “Tools” , click on “Duty & Tax Estimator“ .
3. Enter the specific product name what are you shipping, then click on “Get Shipping Insights” button.
4. Select your origin country and destination country from the dropdown menus.
5. Enter your parcel weight, parcel value and select parcel category from the dropdown menu.
6. Enter Courier Service or Shipment Price.
7. Click on “Estimate Duty & Tax” button.
8. The tool will calculate and display your estimated duty and tax amount as image shown.
