Calculator Inputs
Example Data Table
| Shipment | Goods Value | Freight | Duty Rate | VAT Rate | Estimated Landed Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Batch A | 12,250.00 | 1,450.00 | 8.50% | 15.00% | 17,107.31 |
| Apparel Shipment B | 8,900.00 | 990.00 | 12.00% | 10.00% | 11,636.40 |
| Industrial Parts C | 21,600.00 | 2,320.00 | 5.00% | 18.00% | 27,317.96 |
Use these rows as reference cases for testing different shipping, tax, and charge combinations.
Formula Used
- Goods Value (Local) = Unit Cost × Quantity × Exchange Rate
- Customs Value = Goods Value + Freight + Insurance + Origin Charges
- Customs Duty = Customs Value × Customs Duty Rate
- Excise Tax = Customs Value × Excise Rate
- VAT Base = Customs Value + Customs Duty + Excise Tax + Brokerage + Port Fees + Inland Transport + Storage + Inspection + Handling + Packaging + Other Fees
- Import VAT = VAT Base × Import VAT Rate
- Total Landed Cost = Goods Value + Freight + Insurance + Packaging + Handling + Origin Charges + Brokerage + Port Fees + Inland Transport + Storage + Inspection + Other Fees + Customs Duty + Excise Tax + Import VAT
- Landed Cost Per Unit = Total Landed Cost ÷ Quantity
- Suggested Sale Price Per Unit = Landed Cost Per Unit ÷ (1 − Target Margin)
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter supplier and local currencies, then add the exchange rate.
- Fill in unit cost and quantity to calculate the converted goods value.
- Add freight, insurance, packaging, handling, and origin charges.
- Include brokerage, port fees, inland delivery, storage, inspection, and any extra charges.
- Enter customs duty, excise, and VAT percentages based on your import rules.
- Set a target margin if you want a suggested selling price.
- Press the calculate button to display the results above the form.
- Use the CSV or PDF buttons to export the current calculation.
Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is total landed cost?
Total landed cost is the full delivered import cost. It usually includes product value, freight, insurance, customs duty, taxes, and local handling or transport charges.
2) Why is landed cost important in logistics?
It helps buyers understand the true cost of inventory before sale. This prevents underpricing, improves budgeting, and supports better supplier and route decisions.
3) Does this calculator convert supplier currency?
Yes. It converts item value into your local currency using the exchange rate you enter. That makes the rest of the cost analysis easier to compare.
4) What charges should I include?
Include every cost required to receive goods and make them ready for sale or use. Freight, insurance, brokerage, port fees, delivery, storage, and taxes are common examples.
5) Is customs value the same as landed cost?
No. Customs value is often the tax base for duty. Landed cost is broader and adds all extra logistics, compliance, and tax expenses together.
6) Can I use this for pricing decisions?
Yes. The calculator estimates landed cost per unit and a suggested sale price using your target margin, which helps with pricing and profitability planning.
7) Why does VAT use a larger base?
In many import systems, VAT is charged on customs value plus duty and some extra handling costs. Local rules differ, so always verify with your broker.
8) Can I export the results?
Yes. After calculating, you can download a CSV summary or a PDF report of the current landed cost results and main cost components.