What is landed cost? Landed cost is the total cost of an imported product on South African soil — including the supplier price (FOB), international freight, insurance, SARS import duty, import VAT, port/terminal handling, clearing agent fees, and inland transport. It's what you actually pay before you can sell or use the goods.
Import cost inputs
Enter all costs associated with this shipment
Supplier & shipping
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Convert to ZAR first if invoice is in USD/EUR
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R
Typically 0.3–1% of CIF value
SARS / Customs
Look up your HS code → to find the correct duty rate
SA Port & Clearing Costs
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Typical range: R2,000–R6,000 per 20ft container
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Customs broker / freight forwarder fee
R
R
Used to calculate landed cost per unit
Full landed cost breakdown
Total cost to get goods to your door
FOB (supplier price)R 0
International freightR 0
InsuranceR 0
CIF customs valueR 0
Import dutyR 0
Import VAT (15%)R 0
Port/terminal handlingR 0
Clearing agent feeR 0
Inland transportR 0
Other costsR 0
Total landed cost
R 0
Cost per unitR 0
Landed vs FOB premium
Effective duty burden0%
Cost composition
💡 Improve your landed cost The biggest levers are: (1) Check trade agreements — SADC/EPA rates may be 0% vs the general rate. (2) Consider DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms so the supplier handles customs — but check the total cost. (3) If you're not VAT-registered, VAT on imports is a hard cost. (4) Sea freight is 3–5× cheaper than air — plan ahead.