The Importer's Notebook
Practical guides on duty, freight, VAT and unit economics — no fluff.
Landed cost
28 articles
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.
Cost Allocation Methods: Why Splitting the Bill Matters
When five products share a container, how you divide the freight bill determines which ones look profitable. Choose wrong and you'll kill your winners.
Calculating True Landed Cost: Beyond the Invoice Price
Your supplier's invoice is just the starting point. Learn how to calculate the true landed cost per unit by accounting for every cost between factory and customer.
Why Understanding Landed Cost Is the Key to Import Profitability
Most importers focus on the supplier price tag, but the real cost of goods doesn't end at the factory gate. Learn why landed cost analysis is the single most important discipline for building a profitable import business.
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