Insights for
Global Importers
Practical guides on landed cost calculations, duty rates, exchange rates, and strategies for protecting your margins in international trade.
Customs
16 articles
How to Look Up HS Codes and Find Your Product's Duty Rate
Your product's HS code determines how much duty you'll pay. Here's how to find the right code using free tools, and what to do if you're not sure.
What Documents Do You Need to Import Goods? A Complete Checklist
Missing a document can delay your shipment by weeks. Here's every document you need for a smooth import, from purchase order to customs clearance.
How to Calculate Import Duty: A Step-by-Step Worked Example
Import duty calculations don't have to be complicated. Follow this step-by-step example to understand exactly how duty is calculated on your products.
Duty and Tariff Classification: A Global Importer's Primer
HS codes, trade agreements, preferential rates — it sounds dry, but getting this right (or wrong) can swing your costs by thousands on a single shipment.
Ready to Simplify Your Imports?
Stop guessing your landed costs. Try LandedCost.co free and see exactly what every unit costs to import.