Landed Cost Per Unit Calculator for Importers
Calculate landed cost per unit by spreading duty, MPF, HMF, freight, broker, and delivery costs across imported units.
Per-unit landed cost is the number sellers actually need
Total landed cost is useful, but Amazon, Shopify, and wholesale sellers usually need a per-unit number. That number tells you whether a SKU can survive tariffs, freight, marketplace fees, and margin targets.
Use the TariffCheck calculator to estimate the tariff stack first, then divide the final landed cost by units.
Per-unit formula
Landed cost per unit =
(product cost + freight + insurance + duty + MPF + HMF + broker + bond + delivery) / units imported
Example
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Product value | $10,000 |
| Freight and insurance | $1,250 |
| Duty and tariff stack | $2,750 |
| MPF and HMF | $82 |
| Broker, bond, and delivery | $700 |
| Total landed cost | $14,782 |
| Units | 2,000 |
| Landed cost per unit | $7.39 |
Why this matters
A product with a $5 factory cost may look profitable until duties and fixed entry fees are spread across units. Low-order quantities are especially sensitive because fixed costs such as broker fees and minimum MPF do not scale down cleanly.
Should freight be included in per-unit landed cost?
Yes. If freight is required to bring inventory to the selling location, it belongs in landed cost. Keep it separate in the model so you can compare air, ocean, and truck scenarios.