Factory and Order
FOB or EXW price from supplier.
Shipping and Freight
Ocean, air, or express shipping total.
Typically 0.5% to 2% of cargo value.
Customs and Duties
HTS code duty rate. Check USITC.gov. 2026 rates may include Section 301 tariffs.
Broker fee per entry. Typical: $150 to $400.
Other Costs
Pre-shipment inspection (PSI). Typical: $250 to $500.
Port to warehouse delivery.
Markup over landed cost for suggested retail price. Typical: 100% to 300%.
Your Results
Enter shipment details to calculate landed cost.
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What This Calculator Does
This product landed cost calculator computes the true per-unit cost of imported goods by adding all costs from the factory to your warehouse: factory/FOB price, international freight (ocean, air, or express), import duties calculated on CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) value, customs brokerage fees, cargo insurance, quality inspection, and domestic freight/drayage. It shows a detailed per-unit breakdown and suggests a retail price based on your target markup.
The Formula
The landed cost captures every expense from the point of manufacture to the point of receipt at your warehouse. Import duty is calculated on the CIF value (factory cost plus insurance plus freight), not just the factory cost. Customs brokerage is a flat fee per customs entry filed by your licensed customs broker. The per-unit landed cost divides the total shipment cost by the number of units, showing the true cost basis for pricing and margin calculations.
Step-by-Step Example
Enter factory cost and order size
Factory cost (FOB): $5.00/unit. Order: 1,000 units. Total factory cost: $5,000.
Add shipping and insurance
Ocean freight: $1,800. Cargo insurance (2%): $150. CIF value: $6,950.
Calculate duties and fees
Import duty at 7.5%: $521.25. Customs brokerage: $250. Inspection: $300. Domestic freight: $400.
Review landed cost
Total: $8,421.25. Landed cost per unit: $8.42. Factory cost was $5.00, so landing adds 68% to the per-unit cost.
Real-World Use Cases
Import Pricing Decisions
Determine if importing a product is cost-effective compared to domestic sourcing by calculating the true landed cost including all duties and logistics.
Tariff Impact Analysis
Model the effect of tariff changes (including Section 301, Section 232, and anti-dumping duties) on your landed cost and retail pricing.
Supplier Comparison
Compare landed costs from suppliers in different countries where factory prices may be lower but freight, duties, and lead times differ significantly.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using FOB price as your cost basis for pricing. The true cost includes freight, duty, insurance, and handling fees that can add 30% to 80% above the factory price.
Calculating duty on the factory cost instead of the CIF value. US Customs assesses duty on the CIF value (Cost + Insurance + Freight), which includes the shipping cost.
Forgetting about Section 301 tariffs on China imports. As of 2026, many product categories from China face 25% or higher additional tariffs on top of the standard HTS duty rate.
Not accounting for currency fluctuation risk. If you pay your factory in RMB, EUR, or another currency, exchange rate changes between order and payment can affect your landed cost by 3% to 10%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Accuracy and Disclaimer
Landed cost calculations are estimates based on the information provided. Actual costs depend on specific HTS classification, country of origin, applicable tariffs and trade agreements, carrier rates, and customs determinations. Duty rates may include Section 301, Section 232, anti-dumping, and countervailing duties. Consult a licensed customs broker for accurate import cost calculations.
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