Landed Cost Calculator
The unit price on a quotation is never your real cost. Add freight, duty, and fees to find what each unit truly costs you — landed at your warehouse.
Your landed cost
How it works — the methodology
Landed cost answers one question: what does one unit really cost me, sitting in my warehouse? The formula adds every unavoidable charge to the goods value, then divides by quantity:
duty = goods value × (duty rate ÷ 100)
total landed cost = goods value + freight + duty + other fees
per-unit landed cost = total landed cost ÷ quantity
Two things beginners miss:
- Freight is mostly fixed per shipment. A $1,200 freight bill spread over 500 units adds $2.40 per unit; over 5,000 units it adds only $0.24. Quantity changes everything.
- Match the price term to the freight field. On an EXW or FOB quote you still pay freight separately — enter it. On a CIF quote freight is already inside the unit price — enter 0, or you will count it twice.
Duty here is calculated as a percentage of goods value, which covers most ad-valorem tariffs. If your product carries a specific duty (per kilo, per unit), convert it to an equivalent amount and add it under "other fees".
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Hire JaykmFrequently asked questions
What is landed cost?
Landed cost is the complete cost of getting a product to your warehouse: the goods value plus international freight, import duty, and other fees such as customs brokerage and port charges, divided by quantity.
How is import duty calculated?
In most cases duty is a percentage of the goods value (customs value). This calculator multiplies your total goods value by the duty rate you enter. Some products use specific duties per unit or weight — check your HS code with a customs broker.
Should I use EXW, FOB, or CIF prices in this calculator?
Enter the unit price exactly as quoted, then put the freight you still need to pay in the freight field. If your quote is CIF (freight already included), enter 0 for additional freight to avoid double counting.
What counts as "other fees"?
Customs brokerage fees, port handling charges, documentation fees, and local delivery to your warehouse. Ask your forwarder for an all-in quote so nothing is missed.
Why is my landed cost so much higher than the unit price?
Small orders suffer most: fixed freight and broker fees get spread over fewer units. This is normal — compare the per-unit result at different quantities before deciding.
Is this calculator's result a final quote?
No. It is a planning estimate based on your inputs. Freight rates and duty rules change, so confirm the final numbers with your forwarder and customs broker before ordering.