Landed cost is the true cost of importing goods into Australia. It captures every expense from the factory floor to your receiving dock, not just the price on the supplier’s invoice.<\/p>\n
Australian importers face a layered cost environment. Freight volatility, GST obligations, customs duties, and free trade agreement rules all shape what a product truly costs once it reaches your facility.<\/p>\n
This article covers how landed cost is calculated, what components it includes, how Incoterms and trade agreements affect it, and the best practices that keep import costs accurate and controlled.<\/p>\n