Overview

Helium 10 has introduced a new Tariff Analyzer that lets Amazon sellers calculate import duties for each individual SKU, compare different sourcing options, and see the real‑time effect on profit margins. The tool arrives amid shifting global trade rules, giving sellers a data‑driven way to avoid surprise costs and keep margins intact.

Key Points

• SKU‑specific duty breakdown — The analyzer isolates the tariff amount for every product variant, so a seller offering a 12‑color shirt line can instantly spot which hue carries a higher duty based on its HS classification.
• Multi‑source cost comparison — Users may enter up to three factories or shipping routes, and the system computes the total landed cost for each, highlighting the most margin‑friendly alternative.
• Live margin forecasting — By pulling current exchange rates and duty percentages, the tool projects the post‑tariff profit margin for each SKU, allowing sellers to detect margin erosion before the shipment arrives.
• Historical duty tracking — Past duty rates are stored per SKU, enabling sellers to see trends such as a steady 2‑percentage‑point rise on electronics over the previous six months.
• Threshold alerts — When a projected margin falls beneath a user‑defined limit, the analyzer pushes an in‑app notification, prompting a pricing or sourcing review.
• Export‑ready spreadsheets — The feature generates downloadable CSV files that detail duties, fees, and net profit per SKU, ready for accountants or external consultants.

How Tariff Analyzer Works

1. Product data upload — Sellers import a list that includes SKU, HS code, unit cost, and planned shipment volume; for example, a batch of 1,000 Bluetooth earbuds listed under HS 8517.12 with a $4.50 unit cost.
2. Duty rate pull — The platform queries official customs databases for the destination country’s latest duty percentages, such as a 6.5 % import tax for the United States, and applies the current USD/EUR exchange rate to any foreign‑priced inputs.