Build the landed-cost estimate from visible inputs.
Rates are not guessed by country. Enter the duty and tax basis confirmed by your destination customs authority or clearing agent.
Estimated result
TOTAL LANDED COST$0The calculation sequence
Every component remains editable because customs valuation, tax bases, port tariffs and inland delivery vary by destination and vehicle.
Vehicle price + China inland/export cost + ocean freight + insurance.
Estimated CIF multiplied by the user-entered duty rate.
User selects CIF or CIF plus duty as the planning tax base.
CIF + duty + tax + fixed local costs + contingency.
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Calculator FAQ
The result is deliberately an estimate, not a customs assessment.
What does the used car import cost calculator include?
It adds the vehicle price, China-side export costs, ocean freight and insurance to estimate CIF, then applies the duty and tax rates entered by the user before adding destination charges, inland delivery and a contingency allowance.
Does the calculator know my country's current import duty?
No. Import duty, VAT, excise and valuation rules change by country and vehicle. Enter rates verified with the destination customs authority or a qualified clearing agent.
Is CIF the same as total landed cost?
No. CIF covers the cost, insurance and freight components to the named destination port. Import duty, local tax, port charges, clearance and inland delivery can still be payable after arrival.
Should VAT be calculated on CIF or CIF plus duty?
The tax base depends on the destination system. The calculator supports either CIF or CIF plus duty, but the buyer must confirm the correct basis locally.
Can I use the result as a customs declaration?
No. It is a planning estimate based on buyer-entered assumptions, not an official customs valuation, tax assessment, freight quotation or binding offer.
Planning tool reviewed 2026-08-17. All amounts are USD per vehicle. Verify current import eligibility, customs value, duty, VAT, excise, inspection, port, clearance and registration costs with the relevant destination authority before purchase.