ImportMetric

ImportMetric knowledge base

Practical sourcing guides.
With the math shown.

These guides explain the decisions behind the calculators with worked examples, formulas, checklists and clear limits.

11

in-depth guides
and growing

Supplier & cost decisions

From quote
to landed cost.

Normalize supplier offers, understand Incoterms and build a complete import-cost view before placing an order.

01

How to Compare Supplier Quotes

Compare freight, duty, MOQ, lead time and total effective cost instead of unit price alone.

Supplier comparison 02

How to Calculate Landed Cost per Unit

Build product, freight, insurance, duty, clearance and delivery into one cost per unit.

Landed cost 03

EXW vs FOB vs CIF vs DDP

Understand different quote scopes and normalize Incoterms before comparing suppliers.

Incoterms 04

Supplier Price vs Landed Cost

See why the cheapest supplier quote can change after logistics and border costs are added.

Cost normalization

Duty, freight & inventory

Understand the
individual cost drivers.

Use deeper explanations for the inputs that most often create large differences in import economics.

05

How to Calculate Import Duty

Separate classification, official tariff rate, customs value and the arithmetic of a planning estimate.

Duty planning 06

How to Calculate Freight Cost per Unit

Allocate origin, freight, insurance, clearance and destination costs across a shipment.

Freight allocation 07

MOQ vs Order Quantity

Compare a supplier minimum with the quantity supported by demand, cash and inventory targets.

Inventory planning 08

Markup vs Margin

See why markup and profit margin are different percentages and how to convert between them.

Pricing fundamentals 09

How to Set a Target Selling Price

Work forward from landed cost, selling fees and target margin to a practical price target.

Pricing strategy 10

Import Cost Checklist

Review supplier, origin, freight, border, destination and selling costs before approving an order.

Cost completeness 11

Supplier Quote Checklist

Confirm specification, MOQ, Incoterm, packaging, lead time and payment terms before comparing prices.

Quote review