Costs

Line-by-line 2026 landed cost calculation for a Chinese-made EV imported into the US, UK and EU: FOB, Ro-Ro freight, lithium battery surcharge, MFN duty, Section 301 100% tariff (US) vs UK 10% only vs EU anti-dumping by manufacturer. Three worked examples.

A line-by-line decode of a 2026 customs clearance quote: broker fees, VAT/duty advance, demurrage, exam fees, ISF charges. Inclusion/exclusion table, worked examples for the US, UK and India, plus the checklist to demand before you sign.

Air or ocean: at what volume, transit time and cargo value does ocean become unbeatable? Break-even table for 2026 by corridor (China, India, Turkey to US/UK/EU), the actual formula, three worked examples and the four traps that distort 80% of decisions.

BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor) and CAF (Currency Adjustment Factor) typically add 20-35% to an ocean freight quote yet remain the least readable lines on a carrier invoice. How they are computed in 2026, range tables by route, and three levers to negotiate them down.

Learn how to precisely calculate import duties for France: formulas, rates by product category, worked example, and FAQ.

Everything about landed cost: precise definition, detailed formula component by component, EXW/FOB/CIF/DDP comparison, and step-by-step example.

Everything about import VAT: calculation base (CIF + duties + handling), rates by country, France reverse charge since 2022, business recovery and special regimes.

Discover the 15 most costly mistakes made by importers: wrong HS classification, undervaluing goods, ignoring landed cost, wrong Incoterm, and more. Financial impact and solutions for each mistake.

Practical guide to accurately calculate your import margin: markup vs margin formulas, industry benchmarks, pricing strategies, currency impact and detailed calculation example.