📦 Landed Cost Calculator
Add item price, shipping, import duty or tax, and handling for the true delivered cost — then pit two listings against each other to see which is genuinely the better deal once everything is counted.
Informational estimates only — real duty and fees vary by country and courier.
🧮 Compare the True Cost
📦 Better deal, all-in
| Component | Listing A | Listing B |
|---|---|---|
| Item price | $50.00 | $68.00 |
| Shipping | $25.00 | $0.00 |
| Duty / tax | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Handling | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Landed cost | $75.00 | $68.00 |
What is a Landed Cost Calculator?
The cheapest item on the results page is rarely the cheapest to own. Shipping, import duty, and handling pile onto the sticker price, and a listing that looks like a steal can arrive costing more than the pricier one next to it. Landed cost is the honest comparison — total delivered, everything in.
Enter two listings and the tool totals each all-in and names the winner, so the “cheap item, big shipping” versus “pricier item, free shipping” question answers itself. It's especially handy for cross-border auction wins, where duty quietly rewrites which deal was best.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is landed cost?
Landed cost is the total you actually pay to get an item to your door: the item price plus shipping, import duty or tax, and any handling or brokerage fee. It's the number that matters when comparing listings, because a low headline price can hide expensive shipping or customs charges that make it the worse deal.
How is the duty calculated here?
The tool applies the duty or tax percentage to the item price plus shipping — a CIF-style estimate common in customs valuation. If your country taxes only the item value, or adds VAT on top of duty, adjust the percentage to approximate it. It's a planning estimate, not a customs ruling.
How does the two-listing comparison help?
It settles the classic dilemma: a $50 item with $25 shipping versus a $68 item with free shipping. The tool totals both all-in and names the cheaper one, so you're comparing delivered cost, not headline price. Duty can flip the answer too, which is why it's part of the same breakdown.
Are the results exact?
They're informational estimates. Real import duty, VAT, de-minimis thresholds, courier handling, and brokerage fees vary widely by country, item category, and shipper, and some are tiered or waived below a value threshold. Confirm with the seller and your customs authority before assuming a total.