US tariffs on goods from Australia: DDP price calculator
Goods of Australia entering the US pay General rate + 12.5% under HTS heading 9903.05.23 (USITC). The calculator below is set up for a Australia Etsy shop; change anything.
How the duty works for Australia goods
| Item (HTS line) | General rate | Total with 9903.05.23 | Duty on a $40 item |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candle (3406.00.00.00) | Free | 12.5% | $5.00 |
| Ceramic mug (not porcelain) (6912.00.44.00) | 10% | 22.5% | $9.00 |
| Knitted wool scarf (6117.10.10.00) | 9.6% | 22.1% | $8.84 |
General rates read from the bundled HTS Revision 22 (2026), synced 2026-11-03. Your exact line may differ: find it in the HTS lookup. Duty is charged on the customs value, normally the item price; the calculator also adds Etsy and carrier fees.
Many HTS lines list “AU” in the Special column: that is the US–Australia Free Trade Agreement program. Whether an FTA claim applies to your goods, and how it interacts with the Chapter 99 add-on, depends on your line and rules of origin, so verify it on hts.usitc.gov or with your broker before relying on it. Claiming FTA treatment on a postal parcel needs formal entry from January 20, 2027 (Federal Register).
Australia Post’s US duty-paid fee is not something we could verify from a published page; enter yours under “Other postal DDP”.
Etsy fees for a Australia bank account
| Transaction fee | 6.5% of item price + shipping (Etsy) |
| Payment processing | 4% + AUD 0.25 per order (Etsy) |
| Regulatory operating fee | None listed (Etsy) |
| Listing currency | AUD |
These percentages are charged on the tariff-inclusive price, so part of the fee is a fee on the duty (fees on fees).
FAQ
What is the US duty on goods from Australia?
As of HTS Revision 22 (2026), heading 9903.05.23 sets the rate for most goods of Australia: the normal HTS General rate plus 12.5%, with listed product exceptions.
What is the extra US duty on Australian goods?
Heading 9903.05.23 adds 12.5% on top of the HTS General rate for goods of Australia, so a 9.6% line pays 22.1% in total.
What Etsy fees apply with a bank account in Australia?
The 6.5% transaction fee on item price plus shipping, payment processing of 4% + AUD 0.25 per order (Etsy fee pages, checked 2026-11-03). The calculator charges them on the tariff-inclusive price.
Does Etsy require DDP for US orders from this country?
Etsy’s rule covers every seller shipping to US buyers from outside the US: since July 9, 2026 US orders need Delivered Duty Paid shipping to keep Etsy Purchase Protection, and tariffs charged to buyers can be deducted from the seller. Where no DDP service exists, the listing must say duties are not included and the buyer must get an estimate before shipping.
Sources
- USITC HTS heading 9903.05.23
- USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (Revision 22 (2026))
- Etsy Seller Handbook: global tariff policies and DDP
- Etsy Help: payment processing fees by country
- Etsy Help: Regulatory Operating fee
- Federal Register 2026-21600: de minimis suspension for mail
Facts checked 2026-11-03. Estimate, not a customs ruling; verify your line on hts.usitc.gov. Open this setup as a shareable calculator link.
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