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See the full landed cost before placing an order.
Import cost calculator
Landed Cost Calculator
Estimate total import cost and landed cost per unit before you ship. Built for importers, ecommerce sellers, sourcing teams, and global trade planning.
- Free to use
- No sign-up required
- Built for global trade
Enter your import details
Use the costs and rates for the shipment you are planning.
Your results
Results update as you enter your values.
Total landed cost$12,327.50
This is an estimate based on the values you provide.
Cost per unit
$12.33Total units
1,000Import charges
$2,327.50Cost breakdown
Share of totalProduct cost
$10,000.0081.1%Freight cost
$500.004.1%Duty
$525.004.3%Tax / VAT
$1,102.508.9%Other fees
$200.001.6%Duty and tax are calculated from your rates. This tool does not fetch live customs or tax data.
How to use
Get your import cost in four simple steps.
Enter the values you already know, then review the impact of every cost component.
- 1
Enter your shipment details
Add product, freight, other fees, and the number of units you are planning for.
- 2
Add duty and tax / VAT rates
Enter the rates that apply to your shipment and destination.
- 3
Review the full breakdown
Check every cost component, your total landed cost, and cost per unit.
Use cases
What this calculator helps with.
A clearer view of cost supports more confident import decisions.
Evaluate supplier quotes
Compare supplier offers with the same cost assumptions.
Estimate unit cost
Understand your per-unit cost before setting a selling price.
Compare sourcing scenarios
Test changes in freight, duty, tax, or order quantity.
Transparent methodology
Formula & assumptions.
The calculation is simple, visible, and based entirely on the values you provide.
Calculation formula
Total Landed Cost = Product Cost + Freight + Duty + Tax / VAT + Other Fees
Cost per Unit = Total Landed Cost ÷ Number of Units
Key assumptions
- Duty = (Product Cost + Freight Cost) × Duty Rate
- Tax / VAT = (Product Cost + Freight Cost + Duty) × Tax / VAT Rate
- Other import fees are user-provided.
- Results are estimates for planning, not a live customs or tax quote.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers before you calculate.
What this tool includes — and what it deliberately leaves to your own verified inputs.
Is this landed cost calculator free?⌄
Yes. You can use this calculator without creating an account.
Does it include real customs duty rates?⌄
No. Landivexa does not fetch live customs or tax rates. Enter the rates that apply to your shipment.
Can I use it for VAT calculations?⌄
Yes. Enter your applicable tax or VAT rate. The calculator applies it to product cost, freight, and duty.
What should I include in other import fees?⌄
Include known brokerage, clearance, handling, inspection, documentation, port, or local delivery fees.
Is freight included in the duty calculation?⌄
Yes. Duty is estimated from product cost plus freight cost, using the rate you provide.
How accurate are the results?⌄
The result is an estimate for planning. Its accuracy depends on the costs and rates you enter, so confirm final charges with your supplier, carrier, customs adviser, or broker.
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