How to Use the Landed Cost Calculator
Step-by-step guide to calculating the true cost of an imported product — including duties, freight, and VAT.
Key Takeaways
- The Landed Cost Calculator is free and requires no login.
- It applies real 2026 UK duty rates by HS code category and origin country.
- Use it before placing any import order to verify your margin assumptions are accurate.
Accessing the tool
The Landed Cost Calculator is at askbiz.co/free-tools/landed-cost-calculator — free, no account needed. It uses 2026 UK Global Tariff duty rates with FTA adjustments for countries where applicable.
Step 1: Enter origin and destination
Select the country where your goods will be shipped from (origin) and the destination country (currently UK and major EU destinations are supported). The tool loads the applicable duty rate for your origin-destination combination.
Step 2: Enter product details
Select your product category (the tool maps this to the appropriate HS code group). Enter: supplier unit cost in origin currency, number of units, and unit weight. The tool calculates total order value and uses weight to estimate freight costs.
Step 3: Select freight method
Choose your freight method: sea FCL (full container), sea LCL (groupage), air freight, road (for Europe), or express courier. The tool applies cost estimates for each method based on weight and route. Review the full breakdown: supplier cost, freight, insurance (0.5% of CIF), import duty, VAT, customs clearance, and total landed cost — and the cost per unit. This is the number to use in your margin calculations.