Estimate the true cost of importing goods
Landed cost combines product value, shipping, insurance, duty, import VAT or tax, broker fees and other import costs into one total estimate. Use it to understand cost per unit and margin before you buy or ship.
- Product value
- Shipping and insurance
- Import duty
- Import VAT or tax
- Broker or handling fees
- Final delivery and other costs
Use the Landed Cost Calculator
The Landed Cost Calculator is useful when you want a manual estimate of total import cost, cost per unit and margin. It works with editable assumptions and does not require a commodity code to get started.
Use it to test supplier prices, shipping quotes, duty rates, tax rates, fees, unit quantities and selling prices before placing an order.
Open the Landed Cost Calculator- Suppliers
- Shipping options
- Import fees
- Cost per unit
- Selling price scenarios
- Estimated margin
Basic landed cost formula
Product value + shipping + insurance + other costs before duty
Customs value x duty rate
(Customs value + duty + fees) x tax rate
Customs value + duty + import tax/VAT + fees
This is a simplified planning model. Final customs value, duty, VAT, tax treatment and fees can vary depending on product classification, origin, destination and import conditions.
What to include in landed cost
The amount paid or payable for the goods being imported.
Freight, courier or transport costs can materially affect total import cost.
Insurance may be included in the customs value or landed cost assumptions.
Duty depends on classification, origin, destination and applicable tariff measures.
Import VAT or tax can be one of the largest components of landed cost.
Clearance, courier, broker, storage or final-mile costs can affect the final total.
Estimate landed cost by import route
Route pages help you start with a common origin and destination before opening the UK import duty calculator with the origin preselected.
Estimate duty, VAT, landed cost and cost per unit for China to UK imports.
US to UK US to UK import costsEstimate import costs for goods shipped from the United States to the UK.
EU to UK EU to UK import costsEstimate duty, import VAT and landed cost for EU to UK import scenarios.
When landed cost is useful
Check whether a supplier quote still makes sense after freight, duty, tax and fees.
Use cost per unit and margin estimates to avoid underpricing imported products.
A lower product price may not always produce a lower landed cost.
Different shipping costs and handling fees can change the final cost per unit.
Landed cost estimates need verification
Import Cost Guide calculators are designed for planning and comparison. They are not customs, tax or legal advice. Final import costs can depend on classification, origin rules, customs valuation, trade remedies, controls and fees not included in the estimate.
Landed cost FAQ
What is landed cost?
Landed cost is the estimated total cost of getting goods to their destination, including product value, shipping, insurance, duty, import tax or VAT, fees and other import costs.
Is landed cost the same as product cost?
No. Product cost is only one part of landed cost. Shipping, duty, VAT, broker fees and other costs can significantly change the total.
Why does cost per unit matter?
Cost per unit helps sellers understand whether the imported product can still produce enough margin after all import costs are included.
Can I use landed cost for commercial import decisions?
You can use it for planning, but final costs, classification, duty and VAT treatment should be verified with official sources or a qualified professional.