About TRADE-COST

International trade still runs far too often on Excel spreadsheets, outdated customs-tariff PDFs and vague answers from overworked freight forwarders. We think the modern importer deserves better.

TRADE-COST was founded in 2026 with a clear ambition: to build the software infrastructure on which the next decade of international trade will run — accurate, transparent and accessible.

We have built a calculation engine that resolves, in real time, the customs rules of 196 countries: duties, VAT, excise, anti-dumping, preferential agreements, safeguards, free zones and special regimes.

Beyond calculation, we are gradually rolling out two additional pillars:

• A marketplace of verified freight forwarders with instant quotes and transparent ratings
• An execution orchestrator that tracks your shipments end-to-end, generates customs documents and handles supplier payments

TRADE-COST is designed for importers, exporters, cross-border e-commerce sellers, manufacturing SMEs and customs brokers who want to:

• Calculate their true landed cost before they buy
• Compare several freight forwarders in a few clicks
• Execute their import/export operations with confidence
• Stay in control of their cash flow thanks to one-shot payment, no subscription

Three non-negotiable rules guide every decision we make:

• Accuracy — our numbers must match reality, or the product has no point
• Transparency — what you see in the calculation is what you pay at the border
• Independence — no hidden commission, no forwarder influence, no conflict of interest

TRADE-COST is a small team combining customs expertise, product engineering and an obsession with user experience. We operate from France and serve customers worldwide.

A question, a partnership, an idea to join the team? Write to support@trade-cost.com.