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Landed Cost
27 articles
Landed Cost vs Invoice Cost: Why Your Supplier Price Isn't Your Real Cost
Your supplier invoice shows one price but your real cost is much higher. Understand the difference between landed cost and invoice cost, with real product examples.
12 Hidden Import Costs That Eat Into Your Profit Margins
Beyond duty and freight, there are a dozen hidden costs that catch importers off guard. Here are the 12 most common — and how to budget for them.
How to Work Out Your True Cost Per Unit When Importing from Overseas
Your per-unit cost isn't just the supplier price divided by quantity. Learn how to allocate shipping, duty, and fees across products to find your real cost per unit.
How Much Does It Cost to Import Goods from China to the UK in 2026?
How much does it cost to import from China to the UK in 2026? Every cost from supplier to warehouse, with two worked examples and current duty and freight rates.
How to Split Shipping Costs Across Products in a Multi-SKU Shipment
Cost allocation methods for importing: 5 ways to split shipping costs across products in a multi-SKU shipment and how each method changes your profit picture.
Cost Allocation Methods: Choosing the Right Approach for Your Products
When a single shipment contains multiple products, how you allocate shared costs dramatically affects per-unit profitability. Compare the five main methods.
12 Ways to Cut Your Import Costs Without Cutting Corners
Reducing import costs doesn't mean accepting lower quality. These 12 proven strategies help importers save money at every stage of the supply chain.
How Much Does It Really Cost to Import from China?
The supplier price is just the beginning. Here's a full breakdown of every cost involved in importing products from China, from factory gate to your warehouse.
The Complete Guide to Calculating True Landed Cost
Landed cost is the single most important number in importing. This guide covers every component you need to include for an accurate calculation.
The Hidden Costs of Importing That Nobody Warns You About
Product cost, freight, duty — sure. But what about container detention, FX fees, port handling, and the twenty other line items that quietly eat your margin?
From Spreadsheet to System: When It's Time to Upgrade Your Import Tools
Spreadsheets got you started — and that's great. But at some point, they start costing you more than they save. Here's how to know when that point arrives.
Why Landed Cost Is the Only Number That Matters in Importing
Your supplier's unit price is just the beginning. Here's why landed cost — what a product actually costs you door-to-door — should be driving every decision you make.
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