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Purchase Order Calculator

Landed cost of an import order.

Reviewed by James Whitfield · How we check our maths

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Results
Landed cost per unit
$6.39
Order total
$6,393.00
Duty payable
$273.00
Freight per unit
$1.80

Quick answer

Landed cost includes goods, freight, duty and insurance divided across the units received.

The formula

Landed cost = (goods + freight + duty + insurance) ÷ units

Worked example

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with.

Inputs

  • Units ordered1000
  • Unit price4.2 $
  • Freight1800 $
  • Duty rate6.5 %
  • Insurance120 $

Result

  • Landed cost per unit$6.39
  • Order total$6,393.00
  • Duty payable$273.00
  • Freight per unit$1.80

How to use the Purchase Order Calculator

  1. 1Enter units and unit price.
  2. 2Add freight and insurance.
  3. 3Enter the duty rate for your HS code.

Frequently asked questions

Is duty charged on freight?

In many regimes yes — check whether your country uses CIF or FOB valuation.

Why does landed cost matter?

Pricing off ex-factory cost quietly destroys margin.

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