Enter shipment and import cost details
Example data table
| Scenario | Qty | Unit Cost | Freight | Duty % | VAT % | Estimated Landed / Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics batch | 100 | USD 12.50 | USD 540.00 | 12% | 18% | PKR 5,389.11 |
| Textile accessories | 250 | USD 4.80 | USD 310.00 | 8% | 17% | PKR 1,832.44 |
| Industrial spare parts | 40 | EUR 55.00 | EUR 460.00 | 15% | 18% | PKR 24,615.70 |
Formula used
1) Goods value = Quantity × Unit Cost
2) Insurance = Fixed amount, or (Goods Value + Freight) × Insurance Rate
3) Assessable customs value = Goods Value + Inland Origin + Origin Charges + Freight + Insurance
4) Assessable value in local currency = Assessable customs value × Exchange Rate
5) Duty = Assessable value in local currency × Duty Rate
6) VAT / GST base = Assessable value + Duty + Local Fees
7) VAT / GST = VAT Base × VAT Rate
8) Total landed price = Assessable value + Local Fees + Duty + VAT
9) Landed price per unit = Total Landed Price ÷ Quantity
10) Suggested sell price per unit = Landed Price Per Unit ÷ (1 − Target Margin)
Rules differ by country, tariff code, and tax treatment. Use this tool for planning, then verify with your broker or customs adviser.
How to use this calculator
Enter the product name, quantity, supplier country, currency, and exchange rate first. Add the unit cost to calculate the base goods value.
Fill in freight and origin-side costs next. These usually include inland pickup, documentation, origin handling, and international shipping.
Choose whether insurance is a percentage or a fixed amount. Then enter customs duty and VAT or GST percentages used in your destination market.
Add local destination fees such as customs processing, broker charges, inspection, port handling, bank costs, last-mile delivery, and any miscellaneous expense.
Submit the form to see the result panel above the calculator. Review the total landed price, per unit amount, taxes, and suggested selling price.
Use the chart for quick cost allocation checks, then export the result as CSV or PDF for sharing, audit notes, or supplier comparison.
FAQs
1. What is a landed price?
Landed price is the full cost of getting imported goods to your warehouse or delivery point. It usually includes product cost, freight, insurance, customs duty, taxes, and destination-side fees.
2. Why is landed cost per unit important?
Per unit landed cost helps you set selling prices, compare suppliers, and protect margins. Without it, a low purchase price can hide high shipping or tax exposure.
3. Does this calculator support exchange rate impact?
Yes. The calculator converts foreign costs into local currency using your exchange rate. This makes it useful for imported inventory planning and scenario testing under currency movement.
4. Should insurance always be included?
Insurance is often small compared with freight, but it still affects the customs base and risk coverage. Including it improves accuracy, especially for high-value or fragile shipments.
5. Are duties and VAT calculated the same everywhere?
No. Countries use different customs rules, valuation methods, exemptions, and tax bases. This calculator is best for estimation and budgeting, not final legal declaration work.
6. What local fees should I include?
Include broker fees, customs processing, port handling, inspection, bank charges, local delivery, storage, demurrage, and other destination-side costs that affect the final receipt value.
7. Can I use this for supplier comparison?
Yes. Run the same quantity through several supplier quotes and update freight or duty assumptions. The side-by-side outputs help you compare true import cost, not just ex-factory price.
8. What does the suggested sell price show?
It estimates a per-unit selling price based on your target margin. This gives a quick commercial view of whether an import scenario remains attractive after all landed costs.