True import cost per unit — multi-currency, duties, customs fees, freight, and margin modeling. Never get surprised by the real cost of an imported product again.
True Import Cost · Per-Unit Analysis · Margin Modeling
| Product | Origin | Qty | Unit Cost | Duty/Unit | Freight/Unit | LCU | Uplift | Target | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel Water Bottle SSB-001 | China | 5,000 | $3.93 | $0.16 | $0.64 | $5.21 | +32.5% | $24.99 | 79.1% |
| Cotton Canvas Tote Bag CTB-012 | Vietnam | 2,000 | $3.40 | $0.26 | $0.70 | $5.13 | +50.9% | $18.99 | 73.0% |
Landed cost is the total cost to get a product from the supplier's facility to your warehouse — including purchase price, international freight, insurance, customs duties, brokerage fees, and domestic freight. FOB price (what most suppliers quote) can be 20-40% lower than your true landed cost. Sourcing decisions made on FOB price alone frequently result in margin surprises.
Duties are based on your product's HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) code and the country of origin. Look up your HTS code at the USITC HTS database (hts.usitc.gov). The duty rate is applied to the customs value of your shipment (typically FOB value). Additional Section 301 tariffs may apply for goods from China.
Yes. You can enter your supplier invoice in any currency — RMB, EUR, INR, etc. — and input the current exchange rate. All costs are converted to your home currency and the final landed cost per unit is shown in your target currency.
Run both suppliers through the calculator with identical assumptions (same freight route, same duty rate) and compare landed cost per unit. A supplier with a lower FOB price but higher freight cost, longer lead time, or higher duty rate may actually cost more landed. This tool makes that comparison objective and fast.