Customs Valuation: CIF vs FOB Calculator

Calculate customs value under CIF (Cost + Insurance + Freight) vs FOB (Free On Board) methods. US uses FOB; EU, UK, and Australia use CIF. Shows duty savings from using FOB where permitted.

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How It Works

Calculate customs value under CIF (Cost + Insurance + Freight) vs FOB (Free On Board) methods. US uses FOB; EU, UK, and Australia use CIF. Shows duty savings from using FOB where permitted

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Using FOB where permitted — The using fob where permitted recorded for the scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the cif vs fob customs result against the thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the using FOB where permitted for the scenario you are assessing. Calculate customs value under CIF (Cost + Insurance + Freight) vs FOB (Free On Board) methods. US uses FOB; EU, UK, and Australia use CIF. Shows duty savings from using FOB where permitted. Use the cif vs fob customs result to inform your calculation.

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