AliExpress Import Duty Calculator
The duty-free era is over: the US ended de minimis for China-origin goods, the EU collects VAT from the first euro, and the UK from the first pound. Calculate the exact customs charges on your AliExpress order — by product, price and destination — before you buy.
Three destinations, three sets of rules
United States
De minimis eliminated for China-origin goods — full MFN duty + Section 301 (7.5–25%) + the 12.5% forced-labor tariff on every parcel, regardless of value.
European Union
VAT (17–27% by country) from €0 — usually collected at checkout via IOSS. Customs duty is now charged from the first euro — a flat €3 per item on low-value parcels since July 2026.
United Kingdom
20% VAT from £0 (collected at checkout for orders ≤£135). Customs duty applies above £135, by UK Global Tariff code.
Built for how people actually buy on AliExpress
Shoppers
The carrier demanded a customs payment plus a brokerage fee before delivering — nearly half the item price again.
Check the duty before ordering — product, price, destination → real total in 30 seconds.
Dropshippers
DDU shipments triggered customer complaints and chargebacks when buyers got surprise customs bills.
Model DDP vs DDU per SKU with the full duty stack so your pricing absorbs the charges.
Small importers
Buying 50–500 units on AliExpress used to be duty-free under $800 — now the full tariff stack applies.
Per-unit landed cost with MFN + Section 301 + forced-labor tariff + freight, so you see the real margin before paying.
AliExpress customs — common questions
Do you pay customs on AliExpress orders?
In the US: yes, for China-origin shipments of any value — the $800 de minimis exemption ended in 2025 for every origin. In the EU: yes, VAT applies from €0 (IOSS collects it at checkout) and customs duty applies from the first euro (a flat €3 per item on low-value parcels since July 2026). In the UK: VAT from £0 and duty above £135.
How much is import duty on AliExpress?
Duty depends on the product's HS code: electronics accessories 0–25%+, clothing 16–32%, tools ~5–9%, toys 0–30%. US orders from China add Section 301 (7.5–25%) and the 12.5% forced-labor tariff on top of the base rate.
Does AliExpress collect duty at checkout?
Sometimes. For EU orders AliExpress collects VAT via IOSS at checkout. For US orders, practice varies by seller and shipping method — some prepay duty (DDP), others ship DDU and the carrier bills you on delivery, often with a $10–30 brokerage fee added.
What happens if I don't pay the customs fee?
The carrier holds the package, then returns or destroys it after the holding period. Unpaid duty isn't waived — refusing delivery usually means losing both the goods and the original payment.
Is dropshipping from AliExpress still viable after de minimis?
The economics changed: every China-direct parcel to the US now carries full duty that someone must pay. Viable models now prepay duty (DDP) and price it in, or bulk-import to a US 3PL and ship domestically. Calculate per-unit landed cost both ways before choosing.
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