Landed cost calculator
Work out what each unit really costs once it's on your warehouse shelf: product, freight, duty, customs fees and receiving. Free, no sign-up, and the numbers never leave your browser.
How this calculator works
Landed cost is the total cost of getting one unit from your supplier into a sellable position in your warehouse. The calculator adds up five things and divides by the number of units:
- Product cost: your price per unit × units.
- Freight: your total quote, or the rate multiplied out. LCL is charged per cubic metre with a 1 CBM minimum. Air is charged on chargeable weight, the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight (1 CBM = 167 kg).
- Destination charges and insurance.
- Duty: the duty rate applied to the customs value. In the US that is usually the product value alone. In the UK, EU and UAE it is usually the product value plus freight and insurance to the border.
- Customs fees and warehouse receiving.
Import VAT is shown separately. VAT-registered businesses can usually reclaim it, so it isn't a true cost, but it is cash you pay up front.
The fully loaded figure adds pick, pack and outbound shipping, spread across the average number of units in an order.
This calculator gives an estimate for planning and pricing. Duty rates, customs valuation rules and fees vary by product and change over time, so check the specifics with your customs broker. For more detail, read Landed cost vs total cost of ownership and FOB vs DDP.
Frequently asked questions
What is landed cost?
Landed cost is the full cost of a product once it arrives at your warehouse: the price you paid the supplier, plus international freight, destination charges, insurance, duty, customs fees and receiving. It's the number to use for pricing and gross margin, rather than the factory price.
Is duty calculated on the product price or including freight?
It depends on the country. The US generally calculates duty on the transaction value of the goods, which excludes international freight and insurance. The UK, EU and UAE generally use a value that includes freight and insurance to the border. The calculator applies the usual rule for the market you choose.
How do I split freight across several SKUs in one shipment?
Split ocean freight by each SKU's share of the shipment's volume (CBM), and air freight by chargeable weight. Splitting evenly by unit count overstates the cost of small items and understates bulky ones. Calculate each SKU here with its share of the freight, or ask us to do it across your catalogue.
Should import VAT be included in landed cost?
If your business is VAT-registered and can reclaim import VAT, leave it out of landed cost, because you get it back. It still affects cash flow, since you pay it when the goods clear customs. If you can't reclaim it, include it.
Is my data stored?
No. The calculation runs in your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere unless you choose to download the spreadsheet, in which case only your email address and the summary numbers are sent to us.