Use this interactive guide to estimate duty exposure and explore practical mitigation strategies. Always verify the latest HTS rates before shipment.
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The Current Tariff Landscape
Indicative thresholds — confirm precise HTS rates for your SKUs.
20%
Standard Tariff
Applied to many Vietnamese exports. Exact rate depends on HTS.
40%
Anti-Transshipment Tariff
Penalty for routing to evade origin duties. Use compliant origin planning.
Rates can move with policy updates. Verify before booking freight.
How to Calculate Your Tariff Costs
Find HTS Code
This sets your base duty rate.
Determine CIF Value
COG + Insurance + Freight = customs value.
Apply Rate
Duty = CIF × Rate; compute landed cost.
Calculation in Action:
Product: Wooden Furniture Shipment
CIF Value: $10,000
Tariff Rate (example): 20%
Duty Owed: $10,000 × 0.20 = $2,000
Total Landed Cost: $12,000
Practical Mitigation Strategies
Proactive planning can reduce duty impact and build resilience.
Market Diversification
Leverage FTAs (EVFTA, CPTPP, RCEP) to balance dependency.
Supply Chain Optimization
Source from lower-duty origins, renegotiate terms, consider regional production.
Enhance Value Proposition
Premium quality/brand can better absorb tariff costs.
Engage Legal & Trade Counsel
Explore exclusions or lawful reclassification where appropriate.
Stay Ahead of Changes
Policies shift; track updates and act quickly.
Official Sources
USTR, CBP, USITC
Trade Publications
Use reputable business media
Expert Partners
Customs brokers & counsel
Source: USTR & CBP publications. Verify current rates before shipment.
