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Landed Cost Calculator for Importers

Estimate the true cost of imported goods by adding product value, freight, insurance, duty, VAT or sales tax, customs charges and handling fees.

Planning only: Landed cost rules vary by country, incoterms, customs valuation, HS code, origin and trade agreements. Verify final duties, taxes and fees before pricing or importing.

Calculate Landed Cost

Build an import cost scenario

What is landed cost?

Landed cost is the total cost of bringing imported goods to their final destination. It is not just the supplier invoice price. It can include freight, insurance, customs duty, VAT or sales tax, port fees, handling, broker fees and other charges.

Importers use landed cost to set selling prices, protect margin, compare suppliers and avoid surprise costs after shipment arrival.

Basic Formula

Goods + Freight + Insurance + Duty + Tax + Fees

Exact customs valuation rules vary by country and shipment terms.

Common landed cost components

Goods value

Supplier invoice cost or declared customs value.

Freight & insurance

Ocean, air, trucking, courier and cargo insurance charges.

Duty & tax

Import duty, VAT, GST, sales tax or other government charges.

Handling fees

Customs broker, port, terminal, documentation and warehouse fees.

Landed Cost Calculator FAQ

Why is landed cost important?

It shows the real cost behind an imported product. Without landed cost, you may set prices too low and lose margin.

Is duty calculated before or after freight?

It depends on the country and customs valuation method. Some rules include freight and insurance; others may not. Check local customs rules.

Does landed cost include VAT or sales tax?

It usually should for planning, but recoverable taxes may be treated differently in accounting. Confirm with your accountant or broker.

Can I use this for final customs filing?

No. This is a planning estimator, not an official customs declaration tool.

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