Import duty calculator: Australia to the United States
Work out the duty, taxes and fees on goods made in Australia and imported into the United States. Results use the same engine and tariff data as the LandedFees calculator, with the source of each rate.
Import rules for the United States
Read from the LandedFees engine for 27 October 2026. Product duty rates depend on the HS code; use the calculator above for yours.
Source: LandedFees engine country rules (formulas verified against primary sources, June 2026); LandedFees calculation engine (the same code the calculator on this page runs)
Source: LandedFees engine country rules (formulas verified against primary sources, June 2026); LandedFees calculation engine (the same code the calculator on this page runs)
Source: LandedFees engine country rules (formulas verified against primary sources, June 2026)
- Merchandise Processing Fee: 0.3464% of customs value; minimum USD 34.58, maximum USD 670.86 per formal entry (FY2027, 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027)
- Harbor Maintenance Fee: 0.125% of customs value, ocean only
Source: CBP Dec. 26-14 (91 FR 48398, Jul 31, 2026, FR Doc. 2026-15530), 19 CFR 24.23; 19 CFR 24.24 (Harbor Maintenance Fee)
Source: LandedFees engine country rules (formulas verified against primary sources, June 2026)
- US tariff overlays (Sec 301/232/122), data as of 27 October 2026, checked 27 October 2026
- USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, data as of 27 October 2026, checked 27 October 2026
Trade agreements: Australia and the United States
- US-Australia Free Trade Agreement
Check eligibility for your product with the FTA checker.
Duty by HS chapter from Australia to the United States
Chapter pages show the rate spread and a sample landed cost for the most traded product groups.
- HS 85Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders and reproducers
- HS 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
- HS 87Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock
- HS 73Articles of iron or steel
- HS 61Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted
- HS 62Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted
- HS 30Pharmaceutical products
- HS 39Plastics and articles thereof
- HS 90Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring and precision instruments
- HS 76Aluminium and articles thereof
Other origins into the United States
Importing from Australia to the United States: FAQ
How is import duty calculated for goods shipped from Australia to the United States?
Duty is the tariff rate for the product's HS code multiplied by the dutiable value. The United States assesses ad valorem duty on the FOB (transaction) value: the price of the goods, without international freight and insurance. The calculator applies no import VAT or GST for the United States. Enter your HS code or a product description above to get the exact rate for your goods.
Is there import VAT or GST in the United States?
No. The United States has no federal VAT or GST on imports. The landed cost is the duty plus the federal entry fees listed on this page.
Is there a de minimis threshold for imports into the United States?
There is no de minimis. The USD 800 Section 321 exemption has been suspended for shipments from every country since 29 August 2025 (Executive Order 14324), so duty and fees apply from the first dollar.
Is shipping cost included in the dutiable value in the United States?
No. The United States uses FOB valuation, so international freight and insurance are not part of the dutiable value.
Are there customs fees on top of duty in the United States?
Yes. The calculator adds Merchandise Processing Fee at 0.3464% of customs value, minimum USD 34.58, maximum USD 670.86 per formal entry (FY2027, 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027) and Harbor Maintenance Fee at 0.125% of customs value on ocean shipments.
What currency are duties paid in for the United States?
Duties and import taxes in the United States are assessed in USD. The calculator above accepts an invoice in USD and reports the result in the invoice currency you choose.
Do goods from Australia get a preferential duty rate in the United States?
Possibly. The LandedFees trade agreement database lists US-Australia Free Trade Agreement as covering both Australia and the United States. A preferential rate applies only when the goods meet the agreement's rules of origin and you claim it with the required proof of origin.
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