Landed Cost Calculator for Agri Imports from India
Start from an FOB India price, add freight, insurance, duty, VAT and port costs, and see what each tonne and each kilo costs you delivered.
Uses each market's customs value rule (CIF or FOB). You enter the duty rate from your official tariff; we link to it.
Calculate Your Landed Cost
Your landed cost
Enter a price per MT, a quantity and your destination to see the landed cost.
Estimates only, for planning. Duty and tax rates change and depend on the exact tariff code, origin rules and any trade agreement. Confirm with your customs broker before you buy.
Example: 19 MT of Peanut Kernels from Mundra to Rotterdam
One 20 ft container of Bold peanut kernels shipped FOB Mundra to a Dutch importer. Prices are illustrative, not a quote.
| Line | Calculation | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Goods (FOB Mundra) | 19 MT × US$ 1,300 (illustrative) | 24,700 |
| Ocean freight | 1 × 20 ft (illustrative) | 1,500 |
| CFR | Goods + freight | 26,200 |
| Insurance | 26,200 × 110% × 0.2% | 58 |
| CIF (customs value in the EU) | CFR + insurance | 26,258 |
| Import VAT (Netherlands) | 9% × (CIF + duty) | 2,363 |
| Port, clearance and delivery | Illustrative | 850 |
| Bank charges | 0.3% of goods | 74 |
| Landed cost | Total | 29,545 |
| Per MT (VAT reclaimed) | (29,545 − 2,363) ÷ 19 | ≈ 1,431 (US$ 1.43/kg) |
Freight, port and delivery costs vary week to week. Ask us for a current CFR or CIF price.
Customs Value, Import VAT and Tariff Lookup by Market
The main rules for our largest markets. Duty depends on the exact tariff code, so use the official tool for your rate.
| Market | Duty charged on | Import VAT / GST on food | Official tariff lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | CIF | — | Access2Markets (EU) (opens in a new tab) |
| United Kingdom | CIF | 0% on most unprocessed foods (raw nuts, pulses, spices); 20% on roasted or salted nuts | UK Trade Tariff (opens in a new tab) |
| United States | FOB (freight and insurance excluded) | — | USITC HTS (opens in a new tab) |
| Canada | FOB | — | CBSA Customs Tariff (opens in a new tab) |
| Australia | FOB | — | ABF tariff (opens in a new tab) |
| UAE | CIF | 5% | UAE customs tariff / GCC tariff |
| Saudi Arabia | CIF | 15% on CIF + duty | ZATCA tariff |
| Vietnam | CIF | 5% for unprocessed agricultural products | Vietnam customs tariff |
| Indonesia | CIF | — | INSW tariff |
| Bangladesh | CIF | VAT 15% plus customs duty, AIT 5%, AT 7.5% and other levies by code | Bangladesh Customs hub |
| China | CIF | — | China customs tariff |
| Any other market | Usually CIF | Varies | ITC Market Access Map (opens in a new tab); WTO Tariff & Trade Data (opens in a new tab) |
Sources: 19 USC 1401a (US); CBSA D13-3-3 (Canada); HMRC Notice 701/14 (UK); ClearTax (Saudi Arabia); Vietnam Briefing; PwC tax summaries (Bangladesh). Check current rates before use.
What Is Landed Cost?
Landed cost is the total cost of getting goods to your warehouse: the price of the goods plus freight, insurance, import duty, import VAT or GST, port and customs clearance costs, inland delivery and bank charges. It is the number to compare when you choose between an Indian supplier and one closer to home, and it is often very different from the import duty calculator figure alone.
Which costs you pay depends on the Incoterm of your contract.
Who Pays What Under Common Incoterms
| Incoterm | Seller (Elysium) pays | Buyer pays | Risk passes to buyer |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOB | Goods, export clearance, loading at the Indian port | Ocean freight, insurance, import costs | When goods are on board the ship in India |
| CFR | FOB + ocean freight | Insurance, import costs | When goods are on board in India |
| CIF | CFR + minimum insurance (ICC C) | Import costs | When goods are on board in India |
| DAP | Delivery to your named place | Import clearance, duty and VAT | At the named place |
| DDP | Everything, including duty and VAT | Unloading | At the named place |
Source: ICC Incoterms 2020. FOB, CFR and CIF are for sea freight; ICC recommends FCA / CPT / CIP for containers, but FOB / CFR / CIF remain standard in the agri trade.
6 Import Costs Buyers Often Miss
- Destination terminal handling and delivery-order fees, charged per container.
- Inspection and lab testing at import (e.g. EU border checks on Indian groundnuts for aflatoxin).
- Demurrage and detention if the container is not cleared or returned on time.
- Fumigation or phytosanitary re-inspection where the destination requires it.
- Currency movement between contract and payment.
- Extra duties or surcharges that change during the year: check your tariff on the day you contract.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I calculate landed cost?
Add the FOB price of the goods, ocean freight, insurance, import duty, import VAT or GST, port and clearance costs, inland delivery and bank charges. Divide by the quantity to get the landed cost per MT or per kg.
What is the difference between FOB, CFR and CIF?
FOB is the price loaded on the ship in India. CFR adds ocean freight to your port. CIF adds freight and marine insurance. Under all three, risk passes to the buyer once the goods are on board in India.
Is import duty charged on the FOB or CIF value?
Most countries, including the EU, UK, Gulf states, China and most of Asia, charge duty on the CIF value. The USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand charge it on the FOB value, excluding international freight and insurance.
How much does it cost to import peanuts from India?
As an illustration, one 20 ft container (19 MT) of peanut kernels at US$ 1,300/MT FOB lands in the Netherlands at about US$ 1,430 per MT after freight, insurance and local costs, with VAT reclaimed. Current prices and freight change weekly; ask us for a quote.
Is there import duty on Indian spices, peanuts or pulses?
It depends on the country and the exact tariff code. Many markets charge low or zero duty on raw spices, seeds and pulses, but some add VAT, surcharges or other levies. Look up your code in your official tariff tool.
Can I reclaim import VAT?
In most countries, businesses registered for VAT or GST can reclaim the import VAT they pay, so it affects cash flow more than cost. The calculator lets you show VAT as recoverable.
Does India charge export duty on these products?
Most agri products we sell have no Indian export duty, and exports are zero-rated for GST. Policies change, so we confirm the current DGFT and customs status on every contract.
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