Landed Cost Calculator
Work out per unit landed cost from product, freight, duties, and fees.
Calculator
Enter the product cost, freight, duties, and other per unit fees. The calculator adds those inputs and shows landed cost per unit, plus total landed cost across the quantity you enter. Use it to compare inbound offers, review supplier quotes, and check margin before you place an order.
- If freight is quoted per carton or pallet, divide it into a per unit amount before you compare supplier offers.
- If duties are charged as a percentage of customs value, convert them to a dollar per unit figure first.
- Fees can include brokerage, drayage, port charges, and handling, if you want one unit figure for all inbound costs.
Formula and method
Landed cost is the amount you pay to get a sellable unit into inventory. A practical landed cost calculator starts with the unit purchase price and adds inbound freight, duties, and any per unit fees. The result is the cost basis you can use for margin checks, quote review, and replenishment planning.
For a simple unit model, the formula is: landed cost per unit = product cost per unit + freight per unit + duties per unit + fees per unit. If one cost is not already expressed per unit, convert it first. For example, divide a shipment charge across the units in the shipment, or spread a carton charge across the units inside the carton.
You can extend the same method to a full shipment. Multiply the per unit landed cost by quantity to get total landed cost. Then compare that number to expected wholesale revenue, target margin, and reorder quantity. BoxNCase pricing plans follow a separate fee structure: Free costs $0 per month and includes up to 1 store and up to 200 SKUs[1][2][3].
Frequently asked questions
What is landed cost?
Landed cost is the total cost to receive a product into your inventory. It usually includes product cost, freight, duties, brokerage, and other fees you want assigned to each unit. The unit version helps you compare offers on the same basis.
Why use a per unit landed cost calculator?
A per unit landed cost calculator gives you one number for margin work. It makes it easier to compare suppliers, check quote changes, and avoid underestimating inbound costs when charges arrive on different invoices.
What if freight is charged by pallet or carton?
Convert the freight charge to a unit amount before you add it to product cost. You can divide the shipment charge by total units, or allocate it by carton count if that is how your receiving records are kept.
Do duties always belong in landed cost?
If you pay duties to move the product into inventory, include them. Some operators also add brokerage, port charges, and handling. The goal is consistency, so use the same method across all suppliers and replenishment orders.
Next steps
Use the calculator first, then decide how you want to price, store, and fulfill orders.
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Sources
- [1]BoxNCase Free plan costs $0 per month. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-02)
- [2]BoxNCase Free plan includes up to 1 store. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-02)
- [3]BoxNCase Free plan includes up to 200 SKUs. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-09-02)
Last reviewed 2026-09-02. Results are estimates; confirm with your own cost data.