Landed Cost Calculator for Vehicle Imports

Landed Cost Calculator for Tricycle & Motorcycle Imports

The factory price is never the real cost. Duty, freight, insurance, port charges, inland transport and clearing all land on top before the first vehicle is sold. This calculator adds them up so you can compare suppliers and packing formats on equal terms.

Quantity (units)

Factory price per unit (FOB, USD)

Ocean freight for the shipment (USD)

Insurance (% of goods value)

Import duty + VAT (%)

Port + clearing charges (USD)

Inland transport to your base (USD)

Outro costs — assembly, compliance, storage (USD)

Enter your own figures — this tool does not contain prices. Duty and VAT rates differ by country, HS code and packing format; confirm the rate with your customs broker before you commit. Use the container loading calculator to estimate freight per unit for different packing formats.

What belongs in landed cost

Factory price (FOB) — the vehicle itself, per unit.
Ocean freight — per shipment, not per unit; packing format changes how many units share the container.
Insurance — usually a small percentage of the goods value.
Import duty + VAT — the biggest variable; depends on your country’s tariff treatment of the HS code and packing format.
Port and clearing — terminal handling, agent fees, customs formalities.
Inland transport — port to your warehouse or showroom.
Outro — assembly labour for SKD/CKD, compliance certification, storage, financing.

Why importers get surprised

Two line items cause most overruns: duty on the wrong packing format (CBU can be rated far higher than CKD in several markets) and assembly labour when SKD/CKD kits arrive without a realistic plan for who builds them. Both are visible before you order if you model the full chain — which is what this page is for.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find my country’s duty rate?

Ask your customs broker for the HS code ruling on the exact packing format you plan to import, or check the destination tariff schedule. Our HS code guide explains how three-wheelers are classified.

Does packing format change the duty?

In many markets yes — a knocked-down kit can attract a lower rate than a finished vehicle. Compare both rates for your country before choosing CBU, SKD or CKD.

What freight should I assume per unit?

Divide the shipment freight by the number of units that fit in the container. Use our loading calculator for an indicative count per container type and packing format.

Do you quote landed cost?

We quote FOB or CFR with a confirmed loading plan; your broker confirms duty and clearing in your country. Send your destination port and quantities in the quote request and we reply within one business day.