What are duties and import taxes?

Duties and import taxes are charges applied by governments when goods are shipped across international borders.

• Duties (customs duties) are fees charged on imported products, often based on the product type, value, and country of origin.
• Import taxes are taxes charged when goods enter a country, such as VAT, GST, or other consumption taxes.

For ecommerce, these charges may apply when a customer orders products from another country. Shopify can help merchants calculate and collect duties and import taxes at checkout in supported regions, helping customers understand the total cost before completing a purchase.