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Landed cost calculator

Estimate the all-in landed cost of importing brake parts from China to the US. Adjust FOB price, quantity, and shipping mode to see how each affects per-unit landed cost. Tariff rates reflect April 2026 — Section 301 List 3 (25%) plus current reciprocal layer (~30%).

Calculator inputs

All rates reflect April 2026. Verify current tariff rates with a customs broker before any actual shipment.

Landed cost breakdown

FOB (500 × $5.50)$2,750
Tariff: 57.5% (HS 8708.30.50)$1,581.25
Sea LCL (transit: 30-35 days)$1,882.5
Customs broker + harbor maintenance + MPF$165.44
Total landed cost$6,379.19
Per-unit landed cost (500 units)$12.76
Total shipping weight: 500 kg
Total volume: 0.75 cubic meters

About this calculator

This calculator estimates total landed cost (FOB + tariffs + shipping + customs fees) for Chinese-origin auto parts entering the US under HS code 8708.30.50 (brake parts) or 4009.31.00 (rubber brake hoses). Results are estimates only — actual costs vary based on the specific tariff regime in effect at clearance, freight market conditions, and broker pricing.

What's included: FOB (Free On Board, factory-to-port-of-loading), MFN base duty (2.5%), Section 301 List 3 tariff (25%), reciprocal tariff (~30% as of April 2026), sea or air freight at typical 2026 rates, US customs broker filing (~$130), Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% capped at $575).

What's not included: US inland trucking from port to your warehouse (typically $400-1,200), warehouse handling, US sales tax, freight insurance, and terminal handling charges that vary by port.

Verify before committing: Tariff rates have moved on a quarterly cadence in 2025-2026. Always confirm current rates with a licensed customs broker before placing an actual order. This tool is a planning estimator, not a quote.