Estimate the total planning cost of an imported shipment and the approximate cost per unit.
Enter every amount in the same currency. This calculator does not perform currency conversion and does not determine a legal customs value or tax liability.
Estimated landed cost
- Planning customs base—
- Estimated duty—
- Estimated import tax—
- Total logistics and fees—
- Estimated cost per unit—
Simplified formula: planning customs base = goods + international freight + insurance. Import tax is estimated on the planning customs base plus duty and entered customs fees. Actual jurisdictional rules may differ.
Costs commonly missed in early budgets
Border and compliance
Inspection, testing, permits, bonds, anti-dumping duties, countervailing duties, excise taxes, and trade-remedy charges.
Delay and handling
Storage, demurrage, detention, examinations, port congestion, re-delivery, chassis, pallet, and terminal charges.
Commercial and quality
Bank fees, FX spread, financing, rejected units, rework, inspection, labeling changes, returns, and warranty reserves.
Planning worksheet
| Input | Where to verify | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Goods value | Purchase order, commercial invoice, assists, royalties, and valuation adviser | The invoiced price may not be the complete customs value. |
| Duty rate | Official tariff schedule and binding or professional classification review | HS classification, origin, and trade programs can change the rate. |
| Import tax | Destination tax authority or customs authority | VAT, GST, or similar taxes may use a broader base than duty. |
| Freight responsibility | Sales contract, carrier quote, and Incoterms® named place | A quoted product price may already include some transport costs. |
| Units | Quality inspection and saleable quantity forecast | Defects and samples can increase the real cost per saleable unit. |