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AliTariffs

FAQ

Quick answers to everything we get asked.

Calculator basics

How does the AliExpress tariff calculator work?▾

Paste the product URL, choose your country, and we fetch the price, convert to USD, then apply your country’s import duty + VAT to estimate the landed cost.

Are the rates accurate?▾

They are AI-compiled effective-rate estimates refreshed every 24 hours. Treat them as a strong baseline, not a guaranteed figure. Each result page shows a confidence score.

Which currencies are supported?▾

AliExpress displays prices in your local currency. We auto-detect 25+ formats including USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, BDT, INR, PKR, JPY, KRW, BRL, MXN, AED, SAR, and more.

How are shipping costs estimated?▾

When no shipping is shown, we estimate AliExpress Standard Shipping by item price (typically $1.50 to $18). Use the Chrome extension on the product page to capture the seller’s exact shipping quote.

Accounts & credits

Why do I need an account?▾

To prevent abuse. Free credits would otherwise be exploited by scrapers. Signup is one email field and one password — no card.

How many free credits do I get?▾

50 on signup. Each calculation costs 1 credit. Credits never expire.

What if I run out?▾

You can top up with 1,000 more credits for a one-time $1.99 via Gumroad. Or use the free Chrome extension, which has no credit limits because it runs locally.

Can I share my account?▾

It is tied to your email. We don’t enforce strict device limits — but sharing widely would burn through credits quickly.

Chrome extension

Is the extension really free?▾

Yes — permanently. No signup, no premium tier on the extension itself. Premium features (bulk, CSV export) live on the website.

What permissions does it need?▾

Only access to *.aliexpress.com pages. Nothing else.

Does it work on every AliExpress region?▾

Yes — .com, .us, .ru, and the European storefronts.

Accuracy & disclaimers

Will my actual customs bill match the estimate?▾

Usually yes within a small margin. Differences come from: HS-code-specific rates, courier brokerage fees ($5–$25), and AliExpress’s own IOSS VAT collection.

What if my country isn’t listed?▾

We cover 30+ of the busiest AliExpress destinations. If yours is missing, email us — we’ll add it within a week if the rate data is available.

Can I rely on this for customs paperwork?▾

No. AliTariffs is informational — not a customs broker. For large or commercial imports, use a licensed broker.

Privacy & affiliate

Do you track me?▾

We use server-side analytics (no third-party cookies) only to count page views. Your calculations are stored only against your account.

Are the AliExpress links affiliate-tagged?▾

Yes — the “Buy on AliExpress” button uses our affiliate short-link. It doesn’t change your price or share your identity. We earn a small commission on qualifying purchases.