Volumetric Weight & Customs Duty

Calculate CBM, chargeable weight, and estimate landed costs with FOB/CIF duty rules.

Package Dimensions (cm)

Volume (CBM):0.0600 m³
Volumetric Weight:10.00 kg
Chargeable Weight:10.00 kg
Billed by Actual Weight

Customs Duty & Taxes

Base Value (CIF):$1250.00
Import Duty (5%):+ $62.50
VAT (20% on CIF+Duty):+ $262.50
Total Landed Cost:$1575.00

Volumetric Weight & Customs Duty Calculator

Calculate CBM, volumetric weight by transport mode (air, sea, courier, road), and estimate customs duty with cascading surcharges.

Understanding Volumetric Weight

Logistics carriers charge based on either the actual weight or the volumetric (dimensional) weight of your package, whichever is greater. This prevents light, bulky items from taking up an entire airplane without paying for the space.

Dimensional Weight Divisors

  • Air Freight: 6000 (1 CBM = 167 kg)
  • Courier/Express: 5000 (1 CBM = 200 kg)
  • Road Freight: 3000-4000 (1 CBM = 333 kg)
  • Ocean Freight: 1000 (1 CBM = 1000 kg)

Customs Duty: FOB vs CIF

Customs duty is usually calculated in a cascading manner. In the US, duty is mostly calculated on FOB (Free On Board) value, which only includes the cost of the goods. In most of the rest of the world, duty is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight), meaning you pay tax on the shipping costs as well.

Frequently Asked Questions