For importers
Landed Cost Calculator
Total your true import cost across goods, freight, duty, and fees, not just the invoice price.
Key takeaways
- Landed cost is the all-in cost to your door: goods, freight, insurance, duty, and fees.
- Duty is charged on the customs value, so both the rate and the basis it applies to matter.
- Price products and compare suppliers on landed cost, not the invoice price.
Estimate only. Duty here is applied to goods + freight + insurance (CIF). Actual duty depends on HTS classification and country of origin, confirm with your customs broker.
What goes into landed cost?
Landed cost combines the product (FOB) value, international freight, insurance, import duty, and customs or brokerage fees. Duty is assessed on the customs value, which under CIF terms includes freight and insurance. Your actual duty rate depends on the product's HTS classification and country of origin.
How to use the Landed Cost Calculator
- 1Enter the goods value and international freight cost.
- 2Add the duty rate and any brokerage or port fees.
- 3See your all-in landed cost and the landed cost per unit.
Estimates are for planning only. Confirm rates, accessorials, minimums, and service details directly with providers.
What to do next
With landed cost in hand, compare customs brokers and forwarders on entry types, port coverage, and compliance support before you import.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the duty estimate exact?
No. Duty depends on your product's HTS classification and country of origin. Use the estimate for planning and confirm the rate with a licensed customs broker before you commit.
What is landed cost?
Landed cost is the total cost to get a product from the supplier to your door: the product (FOB) value plus international freight, insurance, import duty, and customs or brokerage fees. Dividing it by units gives your true cost per unit for pricing decisions.
What value is duty calculated on?
Duty is assessed on the customs value. Under CIF terms that value includes the goods plus freight and insurance; under FOB terms it is typically the goods value. The percentage applied comes from your product's HTS code and country of origin.
Do tariffs count in landed cost?
Yes. Any additional tariffs, antidumping duties, or trade-remedy charges that apply to your HTS code and origin are part of landed cost on top of the base duty rate. A customs broker can confirm which currently apply to your product.
What is the HTS code and why does it matter?
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule code classifies your product for US Customs and sets its duty rate. Misclassifying it can mean overpaying duty or facing penalties, so verify the code with a licensed broker rather than guessing.
Does landed cost include last-mile delivery?
This calculator focuses on import costs to the port or your receiving location. Domestic drayage, transload, warehousing, and final delivery are separate line items you should add when comparing your all-in cost to sell.