Landed Cost Calculator

Landed cost is the total cost of importing a product from a supplier to your warehouse or customer's door. It goes far beyond the unit price — including international shipping, customs duties, import taxes (VAT/GST), insurance, and brokerage fees.

For e-commerce sellers sourcing from China, India, or other overseas suppliers, understanding landed cost is critical because it directly determines your true product cost and therefore your actual profit margin.

• Product Cost (FOB): The price you pay the manufacturer, usually quoted as FOB (Free On Board) — meaning the supplier covers costs until goods are loaded onto the ship
• International Shipping: Ocean freight, air freight, or express courier costs to move goods to your country
• Customs Duty: A tax imposed by the destination country based on the product's HS code and declared value
• Insurance: Typically 1-3% of the shipment value — protects against loss or damage in transit
• VAT / Import Tax: Value-added tax or sales tax applied at the border, usually calculated on (product cost + shipping + duty)
• Brokerage Fees: Customs broker charges to handle import paperwork and clearance — usually $50-$150 per shipment

• Negotiate FOB pricing: Get quotes from multiple suppliers and negotiate volume discounts
• Optimize shipping mode: Sea freight is 5-10x cheaper than air freight for non-urgent orders
• Consolidate shipments: Combine multiple SKUs into one shipment to spread fixed costs
• Classify HS codes correctly: Some product categories have lower duty rates — ensure you're using the most favorable accurate code
• Use free trade zones: Some countries offer duty-free import for goods that will be re-exported