Landed Cost Calculator

Method and assumptions

Landed cost combines purchase and import costs into a comparable unit cost. Tax bases differ by jurisdiction, so this calculator uses an explicit simplified model and editable rates.

Worked scenario

Build one shipment from supplier value, origin charges, international freight, insurance, duty, import tax treatment, brokerage and destination delivery. Then enter expected sellable units after damage or quality loss. Compare the initial quote with the final per-unit cost after customs release and warehouse receipt.

How to interpret the result

The tool performs arithmetic with the rates and bases supplied; it does not classify goods or determine legal tax recovery. Separate permanent cost from recoverable tax and temporary cash requirements. For mixed shipments, allocate shared charges using value, weight, volume or another documented driver rather than units by default.

Input reference

Currency

Example default: USD

Total product value

Example default: 5000

International freight

Example default: 800

Insurance

Example default: 50

Import duty rate

Example default: 5%

Import VAT / tax rate

Example default: 0%

Brokerage and clearance

Example default: 120

Destination delivery

Example default: 180

Other import costs

Example default: 0

Number of sellable units

Example default: 500

Common mistakes

• Using an unconfirmed tariff code or duty rate.
• Including recoverable import tax in permanent margin cost.
• Allocating a mixed shipment equally despite different freight usage.

Before using the result

1. Define the exact endpoint of landed cost.
2. Keep every quote, customs entry and final invoice.
3. Reconcile actual sellable quantity before closing the shipment.

Questions to check before deciding