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Freight & Landed Cost Calculator (China → US/UK)

Compute true unit landed cost from factory gate to warehouse door, including ocean/air freight, duty tariffs, and inspection.

Freight & Landed Cost Engine

Factory gate to warehouse door — every real cost, not just unit price.

Shipment Inputs

Landed Cost Breakdown

Landed Cost per Unit
$5.74
36.7% above factory unit price
Goods value (FOB)$4,200
Ocean/air freight$770
Customs duty$252
Section 301 / extra tariff$0
Marine insurance$21
Prep / inspection$350
Brokerage (flat)$150
Total shipment cost$5,743

How to Use the Freight & Landed Cost Calculator (China → US/UK)

  1. Enter Your Unit Price & Landed Cost: Input your target selling price and total landed cost of goods (factory price + ocean/air freight).
  2. Calibrate Marketing & Returns: Most calculators unrealistically assume zero ad spend and zero returns. Input your expected PPC advertising rate (typically 8–15%) and return reserve.
  3. Review Net Margin & Break-Even: View your true bottom-line profit per unit, return on investment (ROI), and sensitivity test before ordering stock.

What is the Freight & Landed Cost Calculator (China → US/UK)?

Direct Answer: The Freight & Landed Cost Calculator (China → US/UK) by Devlip is a free, instant unit economics calculator designed for multi-channel sellers. It models platform referral fees, fulfillment charges, advertising allowances, and return reserves to calculate realistic net profit, margins, and break-even thresholds.

What Does a Healthy Margin Look Like in 2026?

In modern e-commerce, gross margins must support rising customer acquisition costs. For private label brands on Amazon and Walmart, target a 20% to 30% net margin after all platform deductions and ad spend. For wholesale distributors, aim for 12% to 18%. If your net margin falls below 15%, sudden ad spikes or returns will push your SKU into unprofitability.

Common Mistakes Other Calculators Miss

  • Ignoring the Return Rate: Most apparel and consumer goods see 4% to 10% returns. Amazon charges return processing fees and inspection losses.
  • Zero Ad Budget Assumption: Organic traffic alone is rarely sufficient at launch. Factoring in 10–15% PPC ad spend prevents negative cash surprises.
  • Packaging Creep: A quarter-inch excess in retail box dimensions can bump an item into the higher bulky size tier, doubling fulfillment fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do US tariffs affect landed cost?

Most manufactured goods imported into the US face base HTS customs duties (typically 2% to 6%) plus Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods (often 7.5% to 25%).

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FTC Compliance & Typicality Disclaimer: Results shown are from specific client accounts and are not typical. Marketplace outcomes depend on capital, category, competition, inventory availability, and factors outside our control. We operate client-owned accounts and do not guarantee specific revenue or profit figures.