ProE-Commerce · Simulator
Import Landed Cost Simulator
What imported goods really cost after duty and freight.
Assumptions
Landed cost
$11
Profit / unit
$19
Margin
64%
| Component | Per Unit |
|---|---|
| Factory cost | $8 |
| Freight | $1 |
| Duty | $1 |
| Other fees | $1 |
| Landed cost | $11 |
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Built by The Crimson Bench · Educational model, not financial advice
About the Import Landed Cost Simulator
Model unit cost, freight, duty, and fees to see the true landed cost and the margin it leaves at your sell price.
It's built for directional planning: change any assumption and watch the whole projection move, the way a seasoned operator pressure-tests a plan before committing capital. Everything is computed live in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere.
How the Import Landed Cost Simulator Works
The model takes 5 assumptions and returns 3 headline metrics plus a full breakdown. Here is exactly what goes in and what comes out — no black box.
The Inputs
| Assumption | Example value |
|---|---|
| Unit cost (factory) | $8 |
| Freight / unit | $1.2 |
| Import duty | 12% |
| Other fees / unit | $0.5 |
| Sell price | $30 |
Worked Example
Every figure below is produced by the live model using the example assumptions above. Change any input in the simulator to see your own numbers.
Landed cost
$11
Profit / unit
$19
Margin
64%
| Component | Per Unit |
|---|---|
| Factory cost | $8 |
| Freight | $1 |
| Duty | $1 |
| Other fees | $1 |
| Landed cost | $11 |
The Operator's Read
A "cheap" factory price can arrive expensive once freight and duty stack on — this is the number to price and negotiate against. Tariff changes hit this line directly, so build in a buffer.
Assumptions & Limitations
- •The model is deterministic: it projects your inputs forward with clear arithmetic, not a Monte-Carlo or probabilistic forecast. It shows one scenario at a time — run several to bracket a range.
- •Defaults are illustrative benchmarks, not your business. Replace every field with your real numbers before drawing conclusions.
- •It abstracts away taxes, financing, seasonality, and one-off events unless a field explicitly captures them. Treat the output as a directional estimate.
- •This is an educational tool, not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Validate real decisions with a qualified professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Import Landed Cost Simulator calculate?
Model unit cost, freight, duty, and fees to see the true landed cost and the margin it leaves at your sell price. It takes 5 assumptions — Unit cost (factory), Freight / unit, Import duty, Other fees / unit, Sell price — and returns Landed cost, Profit / unit, Margin, along with a full projection table you can export.
How do I use the Import Landed Cost Simulator?
Enter your own figures in the input fields above — Unit cost (factory), Freight / unit, Import duty, and the rest. The model recalculates instantly and shows the resulting Landed cost and full breakdown. No sign-up needed to run it.
Is the Import Landed Cost Simulator free?
Yes — you can run the simulator and see the headline results for free. Toolkit Pro unlocks the full projection table, Excel/PDF export, saved scenarios, and AI analysis: $180/mo, $1,728/yr, or unlock any 3 simulators for $20.
What's the difference between this and a free calculator?
A calculator answers one question. This simulator models the full picture — multiple linked assumptions, a projection table, and scenario comparison — the way an operator would build it in a spreadsheet, but instantly.
Who built the Import Landed Cost Simulator?
The Crimson Bench's Ivy League-educated operators — the same people we deploy into C-suites. This is the self-serve version of a model they'd build inside a live engagement.
Is this financial advice?
No. The Import Landed Cost Simulator is an educational modeling tool for directional planning — not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Validate any real decision with a qualified professional.
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