Shopify Duties & Taxes — Show Customs Fees at Checkout

Display estimated import duties and taxes at Shopify checkout. No more surprise customs charges — customers see the full cost upfront before they complete their purchase.

Duties and taxes at checkout

Show estimated import duties and VAT/tax at checkout so customers see the full price upfront.

Country-specific rates

Accurate duty rates for each destination country based on tariff schedules and trade agreements.

AI-powered HS classification

Automatically classify your products with the correct HS codes — review and approve before going live.

Combined with shipping rates

Duty and tax estimates are added to carrier rates for the total landed cost at checkout.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are import duties calculated?

Import duties are calculated based on the product's HS code, the declared value, and the destination country's tariff schedule. RateTell estimates duties using your approved HS classifications and live tariff data.

What's the difference between duties and taxes?

Duties are tariffs charged on imported goods based on their HS code classification. Taxes (like VAT or sales tax) are consumption taxes added by the destination country on top of the product value and shipping cost.

Do I need to know HS codes to use RateTell?

No. RateTell's AI automatically suggests HS codes for your products. You review and approve each classification before it's used for duty estimates.

Will I be charged for incorrect duty estimates?

Final duty amounts are determined by customs authorities. RateTell provides estimates — well-classified products with complete data produce the most reliable results. Merchants should review all HS classifications.

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