Duties & taxes
Landed cost: the real price of an imported product
Add up goods, freight, insurance, duty, VAT and fees to know your true cost per unit before you set a price.
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What goes into landed cost
Product price from the supplier, international freight, cargo insurance, import duty, import VAT or GST (if you cannot reclaim it), customs clearance and broker fees, port or airport charges, and delivery to your warehouse.
Turn it into a per-unit cost
Divide the total by the number of units. That figure — not the supplier price — is what your selling price and margin should be built on.
Online sellers should also add marketplace and fulfilment fees to see true profit.
Common surprises
Anti-dumping or additional duties on specific products.
Storage charges when documents are late.
Currency movement between order and payment.
Put this guide to work
General guidance only — confirm rates and requirements with a customs broker for your shipment.