Landed Cost Calculator

Calculate the true landed cost of imported goods including product cost, freight, insurance, customs duty, VAT/GST, and brokerage fees. All rates are adjustable — enter your own values. This tool processes all data locally in your browser. No information is ever sent to any server. Completely free, no registration required.

How to Use the Landed Cost Calculator

1. Enter your input values above
2. Results update automatically
3. Copy or download the output

What is a Landed Cost Calculator?

A Landed Cost Calculator determines the true total cost of importing goods, going far beyond the simple FOB (Free On Board) purchase price. It accounts for international freight, marine insurance, customs duties, tariffs, VAT/GST, brokerage fees, port handling charges, and other hidden costs. In 2026's complex trade environment — with US tariffs on Chinese goods reaching 44%, EU goods at 20%, and various anti-dumping duties in effect — understanding your true landed cost is essential for pricing, profitability, and sourcing decisions. Many importers underestimate their landed costs by 20-40%, which can turn a seemingly profitable product into a loss.

How Does It Work?

The calculator builds up your total cost layer by layer: Starting with the FOB price (what you pay the supplier), it adds freight and insurance to calculate the CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) value — which is the basis for customs valuation. Customs duty is applied to the CIF value at your entered rate. VAT/GST is then applied to (CIF + Duty). Finally, brokerage and miscellaneous fees are added to arrive at your total landed cost. The effective import rate shows the percentage markup over FOB.

Formula

CIF = FOB Price + Freight + Insurance\nDuty = CIF × Duty Rate%\nVAT/GST = (CIF + Duty) × VAT Rate%\nTotal Landed Cost = CIF + Duty + VAT + Brokerage + Other Fees\nEffective Rate = (Total Landed / FOB − 1) × 100%

Who Uses This Tool?

• Importers calculating true product costs for pricing decisions
• E-commerce sellers (Amazon FBA, Shopify) sourcing from overseas
• Supply chain managers comparing sourcing from different countries
• Small businesses evaluating whether importing is profitable
• Customs brokers providing cost estimates to clients

Pro Tips

• Always get actual freight quotes — don't estimate. A 20ft container from Shanghai to LA costs different from Shenzhen to NY.
• Marine insurance is cheap (~0.1-0.3% of cargo value) but essential — one lost shipment without insurance can bankrupt a small business.
• HS code classification dramatically affects duty rates. A wrong code can mean paying 0% vs 25% duty, or worse — penalties.
• Don't forget demurrage and detention fees if your container sits at port too long. In 2026, these can be $100-300/day.

Frequently Asked Questions about Landed Cost Calculator

What is the difference between FOB and CIF?

FOB (Free On Board) means the seller pays all costs until goods are loaded onto the ship. CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) includes FOB plus ocean freight and marine insurance to the destination port. Use our FOB/CIF Converter for quick calculations.

What are Section 301 tariffs?

Section 301 tariffs are additional duties imposed by the US on specific Chinese imports under the Trade Act of 1974. In 2026, these add 19-25% on top of normal duty rates for most Chinese goods. They're separate from standard customs duties.

How do I find my product's duty rate?

Look up your product's HS (Harmonized System) code at hts.usitc.gov for US imports. The first 6 digits are globally standardized; the remaining 4-6 digits vary by country. A customs broker can help classify complex products.

Free online Landed Cost Calculator — no signup, 100% client-side processing. All data stays in your browser.