CUSTOMS & TRADE DEFINITION
Total Landed Cost
Authoritative Definition
Total landed cost is the complete sum of all expenses incurred to transport a commercial product from the supplier to the destination door—including product price, shipping freight, customs duties, import VAT/taxes, processing fees (MPF/HMF), and insurance.
Why It Matters in International Trade
Essential metric for e-commerce profit margins, landed-cost pricing, and international customs compliance.