What does the IOR Shipment Estimator assess?

The tool screens your shipment against regulatory frameworks across 50+ active markets, covering product category risk, applicable regulatory bodies, indicative tax notes and logistics structure. Results are indicative and not a customs ruling or binding compliance determination.

Why does product condition affect import risk?

Used, refurbished and RMA equipment is subject to additional regulatory scrutiny in many jurisdictions. Some markets require separate documentation for non-new equipment. Certain categories such as refurbished IT hardware face elevated review requirements depending on destination market and HS classification.

Is the tax information shown in the estimator accurate?

Tax notes shown are indicative only. Final import duties, VAT, GST or other charges depend on the final HS classification, customs valuation, origin, trade agreement status and product condition. The estimator is a preliminary screening tool, not a landed cost calculator.

What happens after I submit the IOR review request?

Your submission is reviewed by a TFTIOR operations specialist. We assess your destination market, product type, HS codes and timeline, then confirm regulatory feasibility and provide a written scope with cost estimate before any cargo moves.

Free Screening Tool

IOR Shipment Estimator

Six questions. Instant regulatory risk screen across 50+ active markets. Covers procedures, applicable regulators, indicative tax notes and logistics structure. Results are indicative, not a customs ruling.

Destination

Where is the shipment going?

Select your primary destination. You can add up to two additional markets for multi-country rollout screening.

Primary Destination

Second Destination (optional)

Third Destination (optional)

Please select at least one destination country.

What are you shipping?

Select one or more categories that apply to your shipment. Example HS codes are shown for reference.

Servers, Storage and Data Center Hardware

Servers, storage arrays, rack-mounted compute units
HS ex: 8471.50, 8471.70

Network, Telecom and Wireless Equipment

Routers, switches, access points, firewalls, cellular gateways
HS ex: 8517.62, 8517.69

Laptops, Workstations and IT Hardware

Laptops, workstations, mini PCs, industrial computers
HS ex: 8471.30, 8471.41

GPU, AI Hardware and High-Value Computing

GPU servers, AI accelerators, inference appliances
HS ex: 8471.50, 8543.70

Spare Parts, RMA and Replacement Units

Replacement boards, RMA parts, warranty units, service parts
HS ex: 8473.30, 8504.40

Power Supplies, UPS and Electrical Components

Power supplies, UPS units, adapters, PDUs
HS ex: 8504.40, 8504.90

Cables, Transceivers and Connectivity

QSFP/SFP modules, fiber and copper cables, patch panels
HS ex: 8517.79, 8544.42

Please select a product category.

What is the condition of the equipment?

Product condition affects regulatory treatment in many markets, particularly for refurbished and used equipment.

New commercial equipment

Unused, original packaging, standard commercial import

Refurbished equipment

Professionally restored to working condition, may carry original or third-party warranty

Used equipment

Previously deployed, not professionally refurbished

Warranty / RMA replacement

Return merchandise authorization or warranty unit

Not sure

Condition not yet confirmed

Please select a product condition.

Do you have an HS code?

If you know the HS or HTS code for your product, enter it below. This helps us provide a more precise assessment and pre-fills your review request. This field is optional.

Not sure of your HS code? Leave blank and we will assist during the review. Example codes by category are shown in Step 2.

What is the approximate shipment value?

Customs valuation and applicable thresholds may vary by market. Select the closest range.

Under $10,000

Low-value single unit or accessory shipment

$10,000 to $50,000

Small batch or partial rollout

$50,000 to $250,000

Mid-range deployment or data center refresh

$250,000 to $1,000,000

Enterprise or infrastructure-scale shipment

Over $1,000,000

Large-scale multi-unit or hyperscale deployment

Please select an approximate shipment value.

Logistics and trade structure

Help us understand your logistics preference and export structure. Both services may be provided by TFTIOR.

Transport preference

Door-to-door

Full logistics including freight, IOR and last-mile delivery requested

IOR only

Own freight forwarder in place, IOR service only required

Undecided

Not yet decided, need guidance on best structure

Exporter of Record

We handle export

Our entity or freight partner handles the export side

EOR service needed

We need an Exporter of Record service as well

Not sure

Export structure not yet confirmed

Please select both a transport preference and an EOR option.

Request IOR Review and Quote

Your shipment details have been pre-filled from the estimator. Add your contact information and any additional context. Submissions are reviewed by an operations specialist, not a sales team.

Response within 1 to 4 business hours. Learn more about how IOR works.

Your preliminary assessment is below. Scroll up to complete and submit your review request.

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Overall Rollout Risk

Important Notice This assessment is indicative only and does not constitute a customs ruling, tax advice or binding compliance determination. Final import requirements depend on HS classification, origin, customs valuation, product condition, technical file, importer structure and local regulatory review. Procedures and tax notes shown reflect general regulatory frameworks and may apply, typically require pre-shipment assessment, or are subject to product file and HS classification review. Rates and requirements are subject to change without notice.

IOR Shipment Estimator - Import Requirements and Risk Screening across 50+ markets

Common Questions

What does the risk level actually mean? ›

Green indicates that standard commercial import review procedures likely apply for that market and product type. Yellow means that regulatory screening, permit review or conformity documentation is likely required before shipment can proceed. Red indicates that pre-approval, restricted category exposure, telecom or wireless licensing, refurbished equipment review or elevated importer liability considerations likely apply. All levels require pre-shipment assessment before cargo moves.

Why does refurbished equipment carry higher risk in most markets? ›

Refurbished and used IT equipment faces different documentation requirements in many jurisdictions. Some markets apply stricter inspection, require proof of testing, or limit the categories of refurbished goods that can be imported for commercial use. In markets like India, effective import restrictions via mandatory certification schemes may apply to certain refurbished product categories. Final eligibility depends on HS classification, product condition documentation and current market regulations.

Are the tax rates shown in the estimator accurate for my shipment? ›

Tax notes in this tool are indicative only and provided for general awareness. Final duties, VAT, GST, consumption tax or other charges depend on the final HS classification, customs valuation method, country of origin, applicable trade agreements, product condition and the importer structure. This tool does not produce a landed cost calculation or a binding tax determination.

What is the difference between IOR and a customs broker? ›

A customs broker facilitates the customs declaration process on behalf of an importer but does not take on importer liability. The Importer of Record becomes the legal importer in the destination country, assuming full regulatory and financial responsibility for the shipment. For companies without a local legal entity, the IOR provider acts as the registered importer. See the full comparison.