Insights for Global Importers
Practical guides on landed cost calculations, duty rates, exchange rates, and strategies for protecting your margins in international trade.
Landed Cost
8 articles
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.
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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