Ship to the US with duties and taxes collected at checkout
Recent US tariff changes mean retailers now need to pay duties and taxes before shipments arrive in the US.
Starshipit lets you show the full landed cost (shipping + duties + taxes) at checkout, collect payment upfront, and automatically handle customs payments.
No surprise charges. No extra platforms.
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Stay compliant with new US import rules
If you're shipping to the US, recent tariff changes and the removal of the de minimis exemption mean:
- Duties and taxes may apply to every shipment
- Costs must be declared accurately
- Missing customs data can delay or reject shipments
Starshipit helps you avoid all of this.
Get started with Landed Costs
Meet your solution for US shipping
Show customers the full landed cost (shipping + duties + taxes) before they complete their order.
Your customer pays everything upfront. Starshipit handles the rest.
Why retailers use Landed Costs
- Protect your margins
Customers pay duties and taxes at checkout, so you’re not covering them later. - We handle customs payments
Starshipit pays duties and taxes to US Customs on your behalf. - Everything in one platform
Shipping, duties, taxes, and customs compliance are managed inside Starshipit.
How it works
Starshipit manages the entire landed cost process, from checkout to customs clearance.
1. Customers see the full landed cost
Using Starshipit checkout rates, your store displays shipping, duties, and taxes together.
2. You collect payment upfront
Your customer pays the full landed cost when they place the order.
3. Starshipit handles customs payments
We pay duties and taxes to US Customs and invoice you through your existing Starshipit billing.
Built for smooth US customs clearance
Starshipit helps ensure every shipment includes the right customs information:
• HS codes
• Country of origin
• Accurate product values
• Automated DDP rules
This helps orders clear US customs faster and supports DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping to the US, avoiding charges on delivery.
Guaranteed landed cost accuracy
If duties or taxes come in higher than the checkout quote, Starshipit covers the difference.
No unexpected costs. No margin risk.
Why Starshipit for international shipping?
One platform, all carriers
Manage domestic and international couriers from a single dashboard, with seamless integrations to DHL, FedEx, UPS, Australia Post, NZ Post, USPS and more.
Automation that saves time
Save time and reduce errors with automation, from generating customs documents and labels to applying rules for duties, taxes, and courier selection.
Better customer experiences
Keep customers informed with accurate landed costs at checkout, branded tracking pages, and proactive notifications – meaning fewer surprises support queries.
Keep shipping with the providers you already know and trust
Resources to help you with shipping to the US
- Read the guide
Set up Landed Costs with Starshipit
Everything you need to know to get set up with Starshipit’s Landed Cost solution, from activation to customs clearance.
- Read the blog
Understanding US tariffs
A practical guide to navigating tariff changes, duties, and compliance, so you can avoid delays and keep orders moving.
- Read the guide
Shipping to the US: Updates and guidance
Up-to-date guidance on the removal of the de-minimis exemption, what’s now required (such as origin, HS codes, accurate values) and strategies.
Ship to the US with landed costs upfront
Show duties and taxes at checkout, collect payment upfront, and let Starshipit manage customs for every US order.
No surprise charges. No extra platforms. No risk.
Get started with Landed Costs today
Landed Costs is available as a paid add-on for Starshipit customers.
Check out our pricing page to learn more.
View pricingGet started with Landed CostsShipping to the US – FAQs
Do I need a Starshipit account to use Landed Costs?
Yes. Landed Costs runs inside Starshipit, so you’ll need a Starshipit account to use it. If you’re not already a customer, you can start with a 30-day free trial, and we’ll guide you through enabling Landed Costs during setup.
You’ll also need the Live Shipping Rates at Checkout add-on enabled to display landed costs to customers at checkout.
How does this solution work?
Starshipit calculates accurate duties and taxes in real time and displays them at checkout, alongside your shipping rates. Your customer pays everything upfront, with no surprise charges on delivery.
Once the order is placed, Starshipit automatically manages customs requirements and payments on your behalf. Duties and taxes are remitted behind the scenes, and you receive a single invoice from Starshipit.
Orders clear US Customs smoothly, without delays, rejected shipments, or unexpected costs. And if actual duties or taxes are higher than the amount shown at checkout, our landed cost guarantee means we cover the difference.
What does Landed Costs cost, and what’s included?
Landed Costs is $1,000 AUD per year on an annual plan, plus 10% of the landed cost calculation.
That covers everything you need to ship to the US with confidence: accurate duties and taxes at checkout, automated customs payments, and our landed cost guarantee. If duties or taxes come in higher than expected, we absorb the difference so you don’t have to.
In short, you’re paying for certainty, compliance, and zero margin risk.
See our pricing page for full details.
How do I get access to Landed Costs?
To get started, request access via this form. If you’re already a Starshipit customer, you'll receive instructions to enable Landed Costs on your account. If you’re new to Starshipit, you’ll be guided to start a free trial first.
Will someone contact me after I request access?
Yes. Because Landed Costs requires a guided setup, our team will reach out to help you get everything configured correctly.
Already using Zonos with Australia Post?
If you’re using the Zonos option through Australia Post, switching to Starshipit’s landed cost solution is simple – and much more comprehensive.
With Starshipit, you don’t need a separate Zonos account or multiple invoices. Everything – shipping rates, duties and taxes, billing, and compliance – is managed in one place.
Our solution fully replaces the Australia Post/Zonos integration. Just activate it in Starshipit, and you’ll gain the most complete landed cost solution available, backed by our landed cost guarantee.
What couriers can I use with Landed Costs?
Landed Costs currently works with the following carriers when shipping to the United States:
- DHL Express
- DHL eCommerce
- UPS
- FedEx
- Australia Post (supported services)
- NZ Post (supported services)
These carriers support Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipping to the US, allowing duties and taxes to be collected at checkout and paid before the shipment arrives.
If you use other couriers in Starshipit, you can still ship with them as usual; however, Landed Costs will only apply to supported services.