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Import Duty / Landed Cost Calculator

Estimate freight, insurance, duty, VAT or GST, customs fees, total landed cost, and landed cost per unit.

Enter your import shipment costs

Use shipment-level numbers. Duty and tax treatment vary by product, country, HS code, and import method.

Total landed cost

$2,657.50

Landed cost / unit

$5.32

Import duty

$122.50

2x markup price

$10.63

Cost breakdown

Product cost
$2,000.00
Freight
$420.00
Insurance
$30.00
Customs value
$2,450.00
Duty
$122.50
VAT/GST
$0.00
Customs/handling fees
$85.00
Product cost / unit
$4.00

Formula notes

Customs value is estimated as product cost + freight + insurance.

Some countries calculate VAT/GST on customs value plus duty. This calculator follows that common planning model.

This is a planning calculator only. Actual duty and tax depend on HS code, customs valuation, destination country, and broker decisions. Last config update: 2026-07-06.

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How to use this calculator

Use Import Duty / Landed Cost Calculator before listing, reordering, or launching ads. Start with conservative costs, then test how price and fees change profit.

  • Enter one product or order model.
  • Replace default rates with your actual account rates.
  • Compare net profit, margin, and break-even outputs.
  • Use related calculators for deeper platform-specific checks.

Formula

Import Duty / Landed Cost Calculator follows a simple seller economics model: revenue minus product cost, shipping, platform fees, payment fees, advertising, and other order-level costs.

  • Revenue is based on selling price and buyer-paid charges.
  • Costs include product, shipping, fees, ads, and overhead where relevant.
  • Margin is net profit divided by revenue.
  • Break-even metrics estimate the point where profit reaches zero.

Example workflow

A seller can enter a target price, product cost, shipping cost, and fee rate, then compare profit margin before deciding whether the item deserves more research.

  • Check the default result first.
  • Change product cost or fee rate to match your supplier and marketplace.
  • Try a higher and lower selling price.
  • Use the result to reject weak products faster.

Common mistakes

The most common issue is treating marketplace revenue as profit. Import Duty / Landed Cost Calculator helps expose hidden costs before they become expensive inventory mistakes.

  • Forgetting shipping, returns, or ad costs.
  • Using a generic fee rate for every category.
  • Ignoring fixed fees on low-priced products.
  • Making sourcing decisions before checking break-even price.

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FAQ

Is landed cost the same as product cost?

No. Landed cost includes product cost plus freight, insurance, duty, taxes, and handling fees needed to get goods to your destination.

Do I need an HS code?

For real import decisions, yes. HS code affects duty rates and customs classification. This calculator only estimates with the duty rate you enter.

Why is VAT/GST calculated after duty?

Many planning models calculate import tax on customs value plus duty. Your destination country may use a different tax base, so confirm with a broker.

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