Landed-cost API for
cross-border commerce

One API call to get duty, VAT, de minimis, surcharges, and freight for any shipment. Official government data. Pay per quote.

curl -X POST "https://api.getfleet.dev/v1/quotes" \
  -H "X-API-Key: ck_live_your_key" \
  -H "Idempotency-Key: $(uuidgen)" \
  -d '{
    "origin": "CN",
    "dest": "DE",
    "itemValue": { "amount": 45, "currency": "EUR" },
    "weightKg": 0.8, "mode": "air"
  }'

// Response
{
  "total": 58.23,
  "currency": "EUR",
  "components": { "CIF": 45.00, "duty": 2.25, "vat": 8.98, "fees": 2.00 },
  "overallConfidence": "authoritative",
  "deMinimis": { "duty": { "under": true }, "suppressDuty": true }
}

Everything in one API call

Customs dutyMFN and preferential rates from official tariff schedules. 31 countries with authoritative data, 145 total.
VAT / GSTStandard, reduced, and zero rates for 172 countries. HS-level overrides where applicable.
De minimisDuty and VAT thresholds for 243 countries. Automatic suppression when shipment qualifies.
SurchargesAnti-dumping duties, countervailing duties, customs processing fees. 290K+ active measures.
FreightReal-time freight estimates via Freightos integration. Air and sea modes with volumetric weight.
Confidence scoringEvery quote reports per-component confidence: authoritative, estimated, or missing. No guessing.

How it works

  1. 1
    Get an API key

    Sign up, create a scoped key with quotes:write permission.

  2. 2
    POST to /v1/quotes

    Send origin, destination, item value, weight, and shipping mode.

  3. 3
    Get the landed cost

    Receive duty, VAT, fees, freight, total, confidence, and explainability in one response.

  4. 4
    Show it at checkout

    Display the total to your customer. No surprise charges on delivery.

Coverage

145
Duty destinations
172
VAT countries
243
De minimis
995K
Duty rates
146
Currencies
31
Official sources

View full country coverage matrix

Built for developers

  • E-commerce platforms — show accurate landed cost at checkout
  • Shopify / WooCommerce apps — plug in via SDK or REST
  • 3PLs and freight forwarders — quote all-in costs for clients
  • ERPs and order management — automate customs value calculations

SDKs and integrations

TypeScript SDKPython SDKGo SDKWooCommerceZapierMake

Documentation

GUIDESQuickstartAuthenticationQuote confidenceIdempotencyWebhooksManifests
API REFERENCEQuotesDuty ratesVAT / GSTDe minimisSurchargesHS codes
MOREFreightFX / CurrencyManifestsWebhooksFull OpenAPI referenceCoverage matrixPricingHelp CentreTechnical FAQ