HS Code and Import Duty Guide
Understand how HS codes determine import duty, why classification matters, and how origin, trade agreements and customs value affect the final amount you pay at the border.
UtilityPilot Guides
Practical resources for customs, landed cost, freight planning and cross-border trade. Each guide explains the concepts behind the calculators and includes worked examples you can apply to your own shipments, invoices and operations.
Customs, Trade & Logistics Guides
Landed Cost Guide
Learn how to calculate the true total cost of imported goods — from product price through freight, insurance, duty, VAT and handling fees — so you can price and margin accurately.
EU Small-Parcel Duty Guide
Why low-value parcels entering the EU now face customs scrutiny, how the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) works, and what sellers, marketplaces and buyers need to know about duty on small shipments.
CBM and Freight Volume Guide
How cubic metres (CBM) drive freight pricing for sea, air and warehouse planning. Includes worked examples and explains the relationship between volume, weight and cost.
Incoterms and Shipping Cost Guide
A practical explanation of Incoterms 2020 — who pays freight, insurance, duty and delivery costs under FOB, CIF, DAP, DDP and other common terms.
China to Europe Parcel Cost Guide
Cost components, customs rules and practical pitfalls when shipping parcels from China to Europe. Covers product price, freight, HS classification, duty, VAT and de minimis changes.
About these guides
Each guide addresses a specific business question in customs, trade or logistics. Guides are written by people with direct experience in cross-border operations and are reviewed regularly. They include practical examples and link to the relevant calculators so you can apply what you learn immediately.