Import VAT Calculator (Estimate)
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Estimate import charges: calculate duty and VAT on imported goods from the item value, shipping and duty rate. Helpful for ecommerce costing.
Use this calculator when you need a fast, reliable answer without opening a spreadsheet. Enter your figures below and press Calculate. PercentNinja shows the key outputs you typically need for pricing decisions, VAT checks, ecommerce payouts or ad reporting.
When to use this
- Building VAT-inclusive prices from a net figure
- Reverse-calculating net and VAT from a receipt or invoice
- Forecasting VAT due for a period and spotting surprises early
Worked examples
Example 1
Question: Goods £200, shipping £20, duty 3%, VAT 20%.
- Duty = (200+20)×0.03 = £6.60
- VAT base = 200+20+6.60 = £226.60
- VAT = 226.60×0.20 = £45.32
- Total charges = 6.60+45.32 = £51.92
Example 2
Question: Goods £80, shipping £10, duty 0%, VAT 20%.
- Duty = £0
- VAT base = £90
- VAT = £18
- Total charges = £18