Mandatory fees, handled automatically

Pass customs duties and import tariffs through to customers at checkout with transparent, per-product surcharges. The 2025 U.S. tariff wave drove a surge in merchant demand—tariff surcharges now account for 40%+ of new Magical Fees installs. Merchants importing dancewear, crane parts, shelving, coffee, and plant nursery stock need percentage-based fees applied by destination country, often with per-product HS code targeting. Magical Fees calculates and applies the correct tariff amount so your margins stay protected as trade policies change.

Charge state-mandated retail delivery fees (Colorado, Minnesota, and others) automatically at checkout. Magical Fees applies the correct per-delivery fee based on shipping address so you stay compliant without manual calculation.

Offset payment processing costs by adding transparent surcharges at checkout when customers pay by credit card, PayPal, Klarna, or other payment methods. Popular with merchants in Canada, the U.S., and internationally—Magical Fees applies the fee only for the selected payment method, keeping your margins intact while staying upfront about costs. Brick-and-mortar stores using Shopify POS can pass card fees at the point of sale via the POS tile (automatic or manual mode). Note: surcharge legality varies state-by-state in the U.S., and express checkout (Shop Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay) bypasses pre-checkout fee popups on non-Plus plans.

Transparently charge recycling and disposal fees for mattresses, electronics, TVs, tires, paint, batteries, and other products that require special end-of-life handling. Magical Fees makes it easy to add mandatory recycling surcharges at checkout.

Apply container deposit fees at checkout for U.S. bottle bills, German Pfand, Canadian provincial programs, Nordic Pant, and deposit-return schemes worldwide. Magical Fees handles varying rates by jurisdiction so every order is compliant and every deposit is covered.

Meet France's DEEE and eco-participation requirements by automatically adding the correct eco-fee to electronics and other regulated products. Magical Fees ensures your store stays compliant with French environmental regulations.

Automatically add excise duties to alcohol, tobacco, and other regulated products at checkout. Magical Fees keeps your store compliant by applying the correct per-unit or percentage-based excise tax every time.

Automatically apply cold pack, ice pack, or insulated packaging surcharges to perishable products at checkout. Tag the products that require temperature-controlled shipping, set the fee, and Magical Fees adds it to every qualifying order — keeping your cold-chain costs covered without manual work.

Recover the true cost of shipping bulky, heavy, or oversized products by adding handling surcharges at checkout. Set rules by product, collection, or tag and Magical Fees automatically applies the surcharge whenever a qualifying item is in the cart — no manual calculation and no margin erosion from freight costs.

Wholesale and B2B merchants frequently need to apply fees to draft orders, invoices, and B2B channels—whether passing import tariffs to wholesale customers, adding credit card processing fees to invoice payments, or integrating with platforms like SparkLayer. A common scenario for equipment parts suppliers and multi-channel B2B stores is ensuring fees apply consistently across draft orders and recurring invoice flows. Magical Fees supports fee rules that target B2B contexts, helping merchants protect margins on wholesale transactions.

Merchants running brick-and-mortar stores with Shopify POS need a central way to handle in-person fee scenarios—from credit card surcharges that offset processing costs to service fees and other point-of-sale surcharges. Whether you operate a fashion boutique, disc golf course, dance studio, or custom print shop, Magical Fees applies fees at the register with automatic or manual tile modes. The app supports excluding cash transactions when passing card fees to customers, so you only charge when the payment method incurs the cost.