Add Tariff Surcharges to Your Shopify Products Automatically
Pass customs duties and import tariffs through to customers at checkout with transparent, per-product surcharges. Magical Fees calculates and applies the correct tariff amount so your margins stay protected as trade policies change.
Below we cover what tariff surcharges means for Shopify merchants, how Magical Fees & Tariffs handles the setup, and links to detailed guides.
Tariff Surcharges: Tariff surcharges help merchants recover customs duties and import tariffs they pay when bringing products into a country. They are typically shown as a percentage or flat amount per product. These surcharges protect margins when trade policies change and import costs rise. Merchants often target them to specific imported product collections.
See it in action
Watch how Magical Fees & Tariffs handles tariff surcharges on a live Shopify store.
How to Add Tariff Surcharges to Shopify
How it works
Getting tariff surcharges running with Magical Fees & Tariffs takes just a few steps.
How to Pass Tariff Surcharges on Shopify
- 1
Install Magical Product Fees
Install Magical Product Fees on your Shopify store. The free trial gives you time to configure your fees and test before committing.
- 2
Create tariff surcharge rules
Create tariff surcharge rules, set the percentage or flat amount per product based on your import costs, and target imported product collections so the surcharge applies only to affected inventory.
- 3
Test with a sample order
Assign the tariff surcharge rules to your imported product collections, place a test order, and verify the surcharge displays correctly at checkout.
Further reading
Dive deeper with step-by-step guides and detailed articles about tariff surcharges.
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How to add tariff surcharges or excise fees with Magical Fees
To add a tariff surcharge or excise fee with Magical Product Fees, you can set up either a percentage fee or a fixed fee for specific products.
How to Apply Tariffs on Shopify Without Losing Customers
How to apply tariff surcharges to your Shopify store without losing customers. Use Magical Product Fees to communicate costs transparently.
How to Add Tariff Fees on Shopify (Import Surcharge Guide)
Learn how to add tariff surcharges to Shopify. Use an app like Magical Product Fees to apply tariffs at checkout and recover costs.
Where this applies
Regulations and jurisdictions that apply to tariff surcharges. See full fee schedules for exact amounts and official sources.
Canadian Customs Tariffs and Import Duties
Canada · 2 jurisdictions
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| Canada (Most Favoured Nation) | Varies by tariff item; 0% to 18%+ ad valorem typical |
| Canada (USMCA / NAFTA origin) | 0% for qualifying originating goods |
EU Customs Tariffs and Import Duties
European Union · 2 jurisdictions
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| European Union (standard CCT) | Varies by TARIC/CN code; 0% to 17%+ ad valorem typical for many goods |
| European Union (preferential) | Reduced or 0% under FTA or GSP |
UK Global Tariff
United Kingdom · 2 jurisdictions
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| Great Britain (UKGT) | Varies by commodity code; 0% for many goods; ad valorem or specific for others |
| Northern Ireland | EU Customs Union rules may apply for goods from outside UK/EU |
U.S. Section 301 Tariffs on China
United States · 4 jurisdictions
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| United States (List 1 – approximately $34B trade) | 25% ad valorem |
| United States (List 2 – approximately $16B trade) | 25% ad valorem |
| United States (List 3) | 25% ad valorem (originally 10%, increased) |
| United States (List 4A) | 7.5% to 25% ad valorem |
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