🧮 Import Cost Calculator
Calculate the full landed cost of importing from China — customs + tax + freight
Data is based on the GCC Unified Customs Tariff and official tax authority rates. This is an estimating tool and does not replace advice from a licensed customs broker.
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Import Cost Calculator
📦 Shipment Details
Goods price at Chinese port — excluding freight and insurance
Total gross weight of the shipment
📊 Cost Breakdown
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Goods Value (FOB)
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Insurance (0.5% of FOB)
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Freight Estimate
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CIF Value (cost + insurance + freight)
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5% Customs Duty
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15% VAT
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Port & Clearance Fees (~3%)
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Estimated Total Landed Cost
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Egypt notice: Customs rates in Egypt vary significantly by HS code. Rates shown are estimates. Consult the Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA) before importing.
Jordan notice: Customs rates vary by HS code. Rates shown are estimates. Consult Jordan Customs before importing.
Air freight note: Rate used (~$4.5/kg) is a market estimate for main Chinese ports to Gulf airports. Actual rates vary by carrier, chargeable weight, and season.
Sea freight note: Small shipments (under 150 kg) are subject to LCL minimum charges. Actual cost may be higher — verify with your freight forwarder.
📋 Data Sources
- GCC Unified Customs Tariff — standard 5% rate on most goods
- Saudi VAT 15% — ZATCA (Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority)
- UAE VAT 5% — Federal Tax Authority (FTA)
- Bahrain VAT 10% — National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) — since Jan 2022
- Oman VAT 5% — Tax Authority (RPA) — since April 2021
- Egypt — Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA) — estimated rates by category
- Jordan General Sales Tax 16% — Income and Sales Tax Department
- Freight: market average estimates for China-to-Gulf LCL sea and air freight