MarginKit
import cost
Free tool

Cost Per Unit After Shipping & Import Fees

Know your true unit economics before setting price. This calculator spreads all import fees across quantity for accurate cost per unit.

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Add product and import fee data

Distribute total fees across quantity to reveal true unit cost.

Results

Compare before/after fee impact before setting final SKU pricing.

Cost per unit after fees

$17.9

Cost per unit before fees

$15

Total fees

$1,450

Total cost

$8,950

Interpretation

Unit economics remain controlled

Fee burden is present but not extreme. Continue monitoring with margin tools.

Worked example

Worked example

Batch cost impact on unit economics:

Total product cost: $7,500 for 500 units
Total fees: $1,450
Base cost per unit: $15.00
Cost per unit after fees: $17.90

How to use

Interpret your result correctly

Use these quick rules to keep pricing and inventory decisions grounded.

  • Enter total product cost and exact quantity received.
  • Add all variable import fees.
  • Use resulting per-unit cost in margin and break-even tools.

Common mistakes

Avoid costly calculation errors

These mistakes usually create hidden margin risk or stock friction.

  • Leaving duty blank when duty applies.
  • Using planned quantity when actual quantity differs.
  • Forgetting small but recurring handling fees.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Short answers for common edge cases and interpretation questions.

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Pro

Turn import calculations into repeatable sourcing workflows

  • - Save import scenarios
  • - Compare supplier cost changes
  • - Export landed cost reports
  • - Analyze multiple SKUs at once