Quick answer: Landed cost = factory price + freight + import duty + taxes and fees. Enter your quote below to estimate the total and per-piece cost of importing custom clothing from Pakistan to the USA, UK, EU, Canada or Australia.
Estimate only, not customs advice. Rates change; confirm your HS code and current rates with your customs broker. VAT and GST are usually reclaimable for VAT/GST-registered businesses.
Duty rates used in this calculator
| Market | Duty on most clothing from Pakistan | Tax | Duty calculated on |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | General HTS rate: about 16.5% (cotton tees, hoodies) to 32% (polyester jerseys), plus any extra tariffs in force | No federal VAT; MPF 0.3464%, HMF 0.125% by sea | Goods value |
| UK | 0% under DCTS when origin rules are met (otherwise usually 12%) | 20% import VAT | Goods + freight |
| EU | 0% under GSP+ when origin rules are met (otherwise usually 12%) | Country VAT, 19–25% | Goods + freight |
| Canada | Usually up to 18% (apparel generally outside the GPT preference) | 5% GST or 13–15% HST | Goods value |
| Australia | Usually 5% | 10% GST | Goods value (GST on goods + freight + duty) |
How to lower your landed cost
- Use the right HS code: cotton garments often pay less US duty than synthetic ones
- Claim preferences: keep the origin statement on our invoice to claim GSP+ (EU) or DCTS (UK)
- Choose sea freight for large repeat orders; air courier for samples and small runs
- Ask for DDP if you want one all-in price with duty and customs included
Read more: import duty on clothing from Pakistan, HS codes for sportswear, clothing manufacturing costs, and our USA, UK and EU buyer pages.
Want an exact all-in price? Ask for a DDP quote or message us on WhatsApp. MOQ from 30 pieces per design.
Frequently asked questions
What is landed cost?
The total cost of getting goods to your door: factory price, freight, insurance, import duty, taxes and customs fees.
Is clothing from Pakistan duty-free in the UK and EU?
Most garments are, under the UK DCTS and EU GSP+ schemes, when the rules of origin are met. Import VAT still applies but is usually reclaimable.
Why is US duty higher on polyester jerseys?
The US tariff schedule sets higher general rates for many synthetic garments (around 28–32%) than for cotton ones (around 16.5%).
Does freight count toward duty?
In the UK and EU, yes (CIF value). In the USA, Canada and Australia, duty is based on the goods value, though Australian GST includes freight.
What is DDP?
Delivered Duty Paid: the supplier arranges shipping and pays duty and import charges, so you receive the goods with nothing more to pay.