Your shipment
How the goods travel
Your quotes
Copy these from each supplier's quote. Costs the delivery term already includes are marked for you.
Getting to the port is in the price
Getting to the port is in the price
Main freight is in the price
Insurance is in the price
- Supplier A quotes EXW: you must arrange export clearance in the supplier's country, which a foreign buyer often cannot do. Ask for FCA instead.
Costs in the UAE
Most goods pay 5% of the CIF value. Alcohol and tobacco pay more, and some goods pay by weight or quantity instead.
The standard rate. Change it if your product has a lower rate.
Unloading, terminal handling, customs clearance. Ask your freight agent.
From the port or airport to your door.
Find your rate: UAE customs duty and tariff
In the UAE, duty is worked out on the price plus freight and insurance.
Customs fees also count towards the VAT value. Enter them in port charges.
India-UAE CEPA may lower your duty
The exporter applies to an approved authority in India. The product must meet the origin rules, and not every product gets a lower rate.
Paper you need: Certificate of Origin.
These figures are estimates. Rates and rules can change, and the amount you are charged may differ. Please confirm with your customs agent before you buy.
Supplier C
AED 63,632
AED 6.36 per kg · CIF · ready in 15 days
Supplier A has the lowest price per kg, but costs AED 845 more by the time it reaches you.
What makes up each cost
- Quote price
- Freight and insurance
- Duty and fees
- Port and delivery
The full working (AED)
| Cost | Supplier A | Supplier B | Supplier C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quote price | 52,772 | 55,093 | 58,031 |
| To the port at origin | 2,538 | In price | In price |
| Main freight | 3,306 | 3,306 | In price |
| Insurance | 220 | 220 | In price |
| Customs value (for duty) | 58,835 | 58,618 | 58,031 |
| Import duty | 2,942 | 2,931 | 2,902 |
| Port charges | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 |
| Delivery to you | 900 | 900 | 900 |
| Total cost | 64,477 | 64,249 | 63,632 |
| VAT to pay, then claim back | 3,089 | 3,077 | 3,047 |
| Cash you need | 67,566 | 67,327 | 66,679 |
Exchange rates from 11 Nov 2026. Customs may use its own official rate, and your bank's rate will differ.
What next?
Get more quotes from suppliersHow many cartons fit in a container? →How the comparison works
- It starts from each quote's price and converts it to your currency at today's rate.
- It adds only what the delivery term leaves to you, so a CIF quote and an EXW quote end up on the same footing.
- It works out customs value, duty and import tax the way your country does, using the rules listed on its page.
- A tax your business can claim back stays out of the cost, but is still shown as cash you must pay first.
- It compares cost only. Quality, payment terms and how reliable a supplier is are for you to judge.
Who pays what under each delivery term
A tick means the supplier's price already includes that cost.
| Delivery term | To port | Main freight | Insurance | Port charges | Delivery | Duty and tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXW: at the factory | You | You | You | You | You | You |
| FCA: at the terminal | You | You | You | You | You | You |
| FOB: on the ship | Supplier pays | You | You | You | You | You |
| CFR: to your port | Supplier pays | Supplier pays | You | You | You | You |
| CIF: to your port, insured | Supplier pays | Supplier pays | Supplier pays | You | You | You |
| CPT: to your port or airport | Supplier pays | Supplier pays | You | You | You | You |
| CIP: to your port or airport, insured | Supplier pays | Supplier pays | Supplier pays | You | You | You |
| DAP: to your door, you pay duty | Supplier pays | Supplier pays | Supplier pays | Supplier pays | Supplier pays | You |
| DDP: to your door, duty paid | Supplier pays | Supplier pays | Supplier pays | Supplier pays | Supplier pays | Supplier pays |
Based on the ICC's Incoterms® 2020. Under CFR and CPT the supplier does not insure the goods, and risk passes before the goods arrive.
Rules by country
Each page shows how duty and tax are worked out, any trade deal, the official sources and what has changed.
Questions buyers ask
What is landed cost?
It is everything you pay to get goods to your door: the price, transport, insurance, port charges, duty, other import fees and local delivery. Two quotes with different delivery terms can only be compared fairly once all of this is added.
Why can the lowest price per unit cost more in the end?
Because a low EXW price leaves almost everything to you, while a CIF price already includes the ship and the insurance. Once those costs are added, the order of the quotes often changes.
Which delivery term should I ask for?
If you are new to importing, ask for a term that includes more of the journey, such as CIF or CIP. EXW makes you responsible for export clearance in the supplier's country, which a foreign buyer often cannot do. For container shipments the ICC suggests FCA, CPT or CIP rather than FOB, CFR or CIF.
Where do I find my duty rate?
It depends on your product's HS code and on your country. Each country page links to its official tariff. If you are not sure of the code, ask your customs agent, because the wrong code means the wrong duty.
How does a trade deal lower my duty?
If your country has a deal with the country the goods come from, and your product meets the deal's origin rules, the duty can be lower. You will normally need a proof of origin from the exporter, so ask for it before you buy.
Is import tax part of the cost?
A business registered for VAT or GST can usually claim it back, so it is not a real cost, but you must still pay it first. The calculator lets you say which applies and always shows the cash you need.
How accurate are these figures?
They are estimates. We check each country's rules against its official sources and show the date, but rates and rules change, customs may value goods differently and may use its own exchange rate. Always confirm with your customs agent before you buy.
Estimates only. Duty rates, taxes, fees, trade deals and exchange rates are subject to change without notice, and the amount actually charged may differ. Customs decides the final value, duty and tax for each shipment. This calculator is general information, not legal, tax or customs advice, and Bael Trade accepts no responsibility for decisions based on it. Please confirm every figure with your customs agent or the customs authority before you rely on it. Incoterms® is a registered trademark of the International Chamber of Commerce.