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Landed cost estimator

Model approximate door cost from unit price, ocean/air freight, insurance, duty, and local handling. Replace placeholders with quotes from your forwarder and customs broker.

Pair with a structured brief: Sourcing brief.

FOB — Free on Board

Seller typically: Export clearance; Delivery on board vessel at port.

Buyer typically: Main carriage; Import clearance; Insurance (if not added).

Unit price (your currency)UnitsReference Incoterm (who pays freight)Freight to destination (lump sum)Insurance % of (goods + freight)Est. duty % (dutiable value)Local handling (dest.)

Approximate totals

Goods: 12500.00
Freight: 1200.00
Insurance: 68.50
Duties (est.): 826.11
Local handling: 350.00
Landed (subtotal): 14944.61
Per unit (landed): 29.89

Disclaimer: Simplified model. Real customs value, Incoterm allocation, and surcharges differ. Use forwarder and broker figures for decisions.