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When you import, a mistake can be extremely costly. And even when things proceed smoothly, hidden charges might make all the difference to your margins. Let’s say you’re an entrepreneur who’s discovered a great product. You’ve identified
Landed cost is the sum of all expenses associated with importing your goods from China to South Africa. This includes the cost of the goods paid to your supplier, the shipping costs, clearance costs and the import taxes & duties.
It is represented on a per unit cost and helps you with:
Note: This is not what you are paying to Airpool but rather what you are paying to all the suppliers and relevant parties: Airpool, the Manufacturer of the goods and the Import Taxes (VAT & Duties)
