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Landed cost calculator

Work out what an imported shipment really costs, with customs duty, surcharges, GST or VAT, freight, insurance and local charges, and the cost per unit.

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Estimated landed cost

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    Cost excluding recoverable import GST/VAT:

    An estimate for planning only. Duty rates depend on the exact HS code, origin and current notifications, and some goods carry extra duties such as anti-dumping duty. Confirm with your customs broker before ordering.

    How the calculation works

    CIF value = goods value + freight + insurance. Customs duty is charged on this value.

    India

    • Basic customs duty (BCD) = CIF × BCD rate
    • Social welfare surcharge = 10% of BCD
    • IGST = (CIF + BCD + SWS) × IGST rate

    Nepal

    • Customs duty = CIF × duty rate
    • Excise duty, where it applies, on CIF + duty
    • VAT (13%) on CIF + duty + excise

    Add clearance, port and inland transport to reach the landed cost, then divide by units for the cost per piece. See the landed cost guide for a worked example.

    Questions

    What is landed cost?

    The total cost of getting a product to your door: product price, freight, insurance, customs duty, import taxes and local charges.

    Is the social welfare surcharge always 10%?

    For most goods it is 10% of the basic customs duty, but some goods are exempt or charged differently. Check the tariff for your HS code.

    Can I claim back IGST or VAT?

    Registered businesses can often claim import GST or VAT as input tax credit, which is why the calculator also shows cost excluding recoverable tax.

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