Why TLC matters: A lower unit price does not always mean lower cost. A supplier offering $10/unit from overseas may cost $15.50 landed once freight, duties, and handling are included — making a local supplier at $13/unit the better value. Use this calculator to find the true cost.
Price per unit from the supplier invoice
Total number of units being purchased
1 supplier currency = X base currency. Set to 1 if same currency.
Total shipping cost for the entire shipment
Insurance premium for the shipment
Import tariff rate applied to CIF value (Cost + Insurance + Freight)
Value-added tax or goods & services tax on importation
Fee paid to customs broker for import clearance
Loading, unloading, and terminal handling charges
Product testing, certifications, regulatory compliance costs
Fill in the cost components and click Calculate TLC to see your full landed cost breakdown.
TLC Formula Reference
Understanding how Total Landed Cost is calculated
Core Formula
CIF = Product Cost + Freight + Insurance
Duty = CIF × Duty Rate %
VAT = (CIF + Duty) × VAT Rate %
TLC = CIF + Duty + VAT + Brokerage + Port + Inspection + Warehouse + Last-Mile + Payment Cost + Defect Allowance + Other
Cost/Unit = TLC ÷ Quantity
Key Definitions
CIFCost, Insurance & Freight — the standard customs valuation basis
Customs DutyImport tariff applied to CIF value by destination country
VAT/GSTConsumption tax applied at importation, often recoverable
BrokerageFee paid to customs broker for clearance services
Defect AllowanceReserve for expected product defects and return costs