A landed cost calculator helps you determine the true total cost of importing goods by factoring in duties, shipping, insurance, brokerage fees, and other charges beyond the purchase price. Knowing your exact landed cost per unit is essential for setting profitable prices and comparing international suppliers. Enter your shipment details below for a complete cost breakdown.
Product Cost
Shipping & Insurance
Typical cargo insurance: 0.3% - 1% of product value
Customs & Duties
Look up your HS code rate. Use Tariff Calculator
Typical range: $150 - $250
MPF min $27.75, max $528.33 per entry (applied automatically)
Delivery & Margin
Trucking from port to warehouse
Inspection, fumigation, storage, etc.
Enter your import costs,
then click Calculate Landed Cost
How to Use the Landed Cost Calculator
Importing goods involves far more than just the purchase price. Shipping, insurance, customs duties, brokerage fees, and processing charges can add 20% to 50% or more to your product cost. This free landed cost calculator helps you account for every expense so you can set profitable prices and make informed sourcing decisions.
Step 1: Enter Product Cost and Quantity
Start with the unit cost of your product (the price you pay the supplier per unit) and the total quantity in your shipment. The calculator multiplies these to determine your total product value, which is the basis for calculating percentage-based fees like customs duty, insurance, and processing charges.
Step 2: Add Shipping and Insurance
Enter the total shipping or freight cost for the entire shipment. This includes ocean freight, air freight, or express courier charges. For insurance, choose between a percentage of product value (typically 0.3% to 1%) or a flat dollar amount. Cargo insurance protects against loss or damage during transit and is often required by customs for declared value purposes.
Step 3: Set Customs Duty and Fees
Enter the customs duty rate for your product as a percentage. This rate depends on the product's Harmonized System (HS) code and origin country — you can look it up on the U.S. International Trade Commission website. The calculator also includes standard U.S. entry fees: the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of cargo value) and the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, with a minimum of $27.75 and maximum of $528.33). Enter the customs brokerage fee your broker charges for handling the entry paperwork.
Step 4: Add Delivery and Optional Costs
Enter the inland freight cost to transport goods from the port to your warehouse or fulfillment center. Add any other fees such as inspection charges, fumigation, or storage. Optionally enter a target profit margin percentage, and the calculator will show you the minimum selling price per unit needed to achieve that margin based on your landed cost.
Step 5: Review Your Results
Click "Calculate Landed Cost" to see a complete breakdown. The summary shows total landed cost, cost per unit, the effective duty rate (all fees as a percentage of product cost), and the percentage added on top of your product cost. The bar chart visualizes each cost category so you can quickly see where your money goes. The itemized breakdown lists every fee with exact dollar amounts and per-unit costs, making it easy to compare sourcing options or negotiate better terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this landed cost calculator free?
Yes, the landed cost calculator is completely free with no limits or signup required. Calculate as many import scenarios as you like. All calculations run locally in your browser and nothing is stored on any server.
Is my data safe when I use this tool?
Absolutely. Everything runs locally in your browser using client-side JavaScript. No product costs, duty rates, or business data are ever sent to a server. Your import calculations stay completely private on your device.
What is landed cost?
Landed cost is the total price of a product once it has arrived at the buyer's door. It includes the original product cost plus all expenses incurred during shipping, such as freight charges, insurance, customs duties, brokerage fees, harbor maintenance, merchandise processing fees, and inland delivery costs.
How do I find my customs duty rate?
The customs duty rate depends on the Harmonized System (HS) code of your product and the country of origin. You can look up rates on the U.S. International Trade Commission website (hts.usitc.gov) or use our Tariff Calculator tool for an estimate. Rates vary from 0% to over 25% depending on the product.
What is the merchandise processing fee?
The Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) is a U.S. Customs charge of 0.3464% of the declared value of imported goods. It has a minimum of $27.75 and a maximum of $528.33 per entry. This fee applies to most commercial imports entering the United States.
What is the harbor maintenance fee?
The Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) is a 0.125% charge on the value of cargo imported through U.S. ports. It funds maintenance and dredging of harbors and channels. This fee applies to ocean freight shipments but not to air freight or overland crossings from Canada or Mexico.
How do I calculate landed cost per unit?
Divide the total landed cost by the number of units in the shipment. This gives you the true cost per unit including all import expenses. Knowing the per-unit landed cost is essential for setting profitable selling prices and comparing suppliers.
What markup do I need for a target profit margin?
The calculator includes a margin analysis section where you enter your target profit margin percentage. It then calculates the minimum selling price per unit you need to achieve that margin based on your landed cost. A 30% margin on a $10 landed cost requires a selling price of approximately $14.29.