Australia to USA Import Duties
Australia to USA Import Duties
All orders shipped from Australia to the USA are subject to a US import tariff. This applies to any parcel crossing the border, not just ours — here's exactly how it works and what you're paying for.
HOW IT'S CALCULATED
Each product carries two components, added together:
- A General Rate, which varies by product — different styles and fabric constructions are classified under different US customs codes, each with its own base rate
- A 12.5% Section 301 Tariff, which currently applies to imports from a number of countries including Australia
Because the General Rate depends on the specific product, the total tariff shown in your cart can vary slightly between styles, even at the same price point.
A WORKED EXAMPLE — ONE PAIR OF DEETEES
Illustrative purposes only. This is not a quote. Your actual tariff is calculated at checkout based on your specific order.
| Item value | $46.00 USD |
| General Rate (25.9%) | $11.91 |
| Section 301 Tariff (12.5%) | $5.75 |
| Total tariff charged | $17.66 USD |
That's 38.4% on top of the item price for this style. The General Rate varies by product, so your total may differ for other items in your cart.
Ready to find your pair? Browse the DEETEES collection and choose your favourite style.
HOW IT'S CHARGED
You'll see this as its own line item at checkout, alongside your product total and shipping. We use Zonos, a customs and duty specialist, to calculate the correct amount for your specific order and pay it to the US Federal Government on your behalf before your parcel leaves Australia.
Because it's paid up front, you shouldn't be asked for anything further when your parcel arrives — no surprise bill at the door, no held package waiting on payment.
WHAT WE COVER
Zonos charges us a processing fee on every US order: a small fixed fee per parcel, plus a percentage of the duties it collects. We don't add that as a separate line at checkout, and we don't vary your postage to cover it. It's built into our US pricing, so the duty amount you see at checkout is the duty itself.
Now you're clear on what you're up for, check out what we have for you.
Still unsure about your duty charge? Email us at adam@sluggers.com.au.
Ad Butler
Founder, Sluggers
