Import Cost Guides

Practical guides to help you understand landed cost, customs duties, and hidden import fees.

What Is Landed Cost? The Complete Import Cost Guide for 2026

Understand every component of landed cost — from product value and freight to customs duties, MPF, HMF, and broker fees.

MPF and HMF Explained: Hidden Import Fees Most Calculators Miss

Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee add hundreds to every shipment. Learn what they are, who pays, and how to account for them.

How to Calculate Import Duties for eCommerce Sellers

A step-by-step guide for Amazon and Shopify sellers to calculate duties, stack tariff layers, and factor costs into pricing.