Quick Landed Cost Estimate

The Quick Landed Cost Estimate answers one question — what will this product actually cost me at my door — for one product, one route and one incoterm, in two working days.

You have a supplier price and it looks good. Then the shipment arrives and the number changes: freight, duty, tax, port charges, delivery. Small importers lose their margin here, after the order is placed and the money is gone. The moment to check is now, before you commit.

Forwarders quote low to win the booking, then add fees. Our estimate is independent. We take your product, your route and your terms, build the cost from origin to your door, and send you one page: what it costs per unit, what it costs per shipment, how long it takes, and whether the deal still works at your selling price.

Price: $100 — fixed price. Turnaround: 2 working days.

The verdict you get: Closes with a clear GEB verdict — proceed, adjust the terms or look elsewhere — plus the one cost line most likely to move against you. Not a data dump; a decision.

What you receive

• 1 product, 1 route and 1 incoterm costed from factory gate to your door
• Freight, duty, tax and handling split into 4 separate cost lines
• A landed cost per unit and a landed cost per shipment
• A door-to-door timeline in working days
• A proceed, adjust or look-elsewhere verdict in 2 working days

Best for

• Pricing a deal before you place the order
• Checking whether a supplier quote survives the shipping cost
• Choosing between two suppliers, two ports or two incoterms

Not for: Not a freight quote, not a customs filing and not a promise of what you will pay — rates and duty rulings move, and no estimate can bind a carrier or a customs authority. For the full breakdown with options compared, step up to the Full Landed Cost Report.

Natural next step: Full Landed Cost Report.

Frequently asked questions

What do you need from me?

The product, the supplier port, your delivery address, your order size and the incoterm on the quote. The checkout questionnaire asks for exactly this.

How accurate is an estimate?

It is built from current freight rates and the published duty rates for your market. Rates move, so treat it as a working figure, not a quote.

What if I need the full picture?

This estimate points you to the Full Landed Cost Report, and its fee can be credited toward that step.