Landed Cost

Calculate total landed cost with guaranteed accuracy

Surprise duty invoices ruin profits and customer trust. Zonos Landed Cost calculates and guarantees every international charge—duties, taxes, and fees—so you can ship globally without financial risk. When customs charges more than we quoted, we pay the difference.

Landed Cost Calculator: Get a Real-Time Quote 

Enter your shipment details below and see exactly what your customers will pay—duties, taxes, and fees included.

Benefits

Why businesses choose Landed Cost 

International shipping should not drain your profits. Every unexpected duty invoice, every customer complaint about surprise fees, and every hour spent managing tax compliance costs you money. Landed Cost solves these problems with guaranteed calculations, automatic tax remittance, and complete transparency.

Never absorb extra costs

If customs charges more than we calculated, we pay the difference. Your margins stay protected.

Eliminate surprise fees

Display the complete landed cost at checkout. No surprise fees at delivery means happier customers and fewer returns.

We file taxes, so you do not have to

We handle EU IOSS, UK VAT, Australia GST, New Zealand GST, Singapore GST, and Norway VOEC—so you do not have to register or file.

Ship to 200+ countries with confidence

Calculate duties, taxes, and fees for over 200 countries and territories worldwide.

Free HS classification included

Get accurate HS code classification included at no extra cost when you use our guaranteed landed cost. Powered by Zonos Classify.

Reduce carrier fees by up to 50%

Save up to 50% on carrier disbursement and advancement fees through our negotiated rates.

How it works

From quote to delivery, we have you covered 

Landed Cost integrates seamlessly into your checkout flow, calculates guaranteed totals automatically in real time, and handles everything from tax remittance to duty payment after your shipments arrive.

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Calculate at checkout—automatically

When a customer enters a shipping destination, Landed Cost instantly calculates duties, taxes, and carrier fees in real time. The shopper sees the complete cost before they pay—no surprises, no hidden charges. Everything happens automatically with no manual work required.


Calculations include:
Import duties
Taxes and VAT
Carrier fees
Brokerage fees
Free HS classification via Classify
De minimis thresholds

02


Ship with confidence

After the order is placed, ship using your preferred carriers. Zonos supports DDP (delivered duty paid) shipping with major carriers including DHL, FedEx, and UPS. We absorb the billing, so your customers never face surprise delivery fees.


Flexible label creation

Generate compliant shipping labels directly in Dashboard or use your existing shipping system.

Keep your carrier rates

Use your negotiated carrier rates. Zonos does not take over your shipping relationships.

DDP support

Duties and taxes are billed to Zonos, not your customer. No surprise fees at delivery.

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We pay the invoices and file the taxes

After your shipment clears customs, we pay the duty and tax invoices and remit taxes to the appropriate government agencies. If there are any discrepancies, we cover them. You focus on growing your business while we manage the complexities of international trade.


Zonos handles:
Duty invoices
Tax remittance
Calculation discrepancies
Government filings

Automatic tax remittance

EU IOSS, UK VAT, Australia GST, New Zealand GST, Singapore GST, and Norway VOEC—all handled automatically.

Guaranteed calculations

If customs charges more than we quoted, we pay the difference. You and your customers never pay more than the checkout total.

"Really helps us out to ship internationally, the product helps dial in freight, duties and taxes nicely so the customer has no surprises when their order arrives."

Rob Seller · United States

Surprise fees at delivery destroy customer trust. 

Landed Cost eliminates this problem by showing the complete cost at checkout and guaranteeing the calculation is accurate.

Rejected packages

Customers abandon packages when hit with unexpected fees at delivery.

Support headaches

Surprise fees generate support tickets, refunds, and negative reviews.

Lost margins

When you absorb duty invoices, your international margins disappear.

Use cases

Designed for every team 

Global expansion affects your entire organization. Landed Cost simplifies international selling at every touchpoint—from ecommerce and finance to support and fulfillment.


Convert more global shoppers

International customers abandon carts when they cannot see the full cost of their order. Landed Cost displays duties, taxes, and fees at checkout, building trust and increasing conversion rates.


Key benefits:
Show complete costs at checkout
Reduce cart abandonment
Build customer trust with transparency
Expand to 200+ countries confidently

Easy integration

Plugins available for BigCommerce, Adobe Commerce, Miva, and WooCommerce. Custom integration via API.

Guaranteed accuracy

If your calculation is wrong, Zonos pays the difference. Your margins stay protected.

"A great way to manage complexities of international taxes and duties. We are now able to provide customers with more awareness of their local taxes, improving the delivery process."

BĀMBA SWIM International · Singapore

Integrations

Flexible integrations built for your platform 

Landed Cost works with the tools you already use. Our plugins make it easy to go live quickly—no custom development needed. For custom setups, our developer-friendly API integrates with any platform.

Adobe Commerce

Deliver personalized, highly responsive storefront experiences.

BigCommerce

Solutions for every need, no matter the complexity.

Miva

Manage your store your way—no technical expertise needed.

WooCommerce

WooCommerce empowers you to build, sell, and grow on your terms.


Note: Shopify does not support third-party checkout replacements. For accurate duty and tax calculations on Shopify, merchants can use the Zonos Duty and Tax app.

For developers

Build custom integrations with our API 

Need a headless setup or use a custom platform? Landed Cost offers full integration flexibility through our GraphQL API. Calculate duties, taxes, and fees programmatically—and guarantee every quote.

Merchants use our API to quote guaranteed landed cost in cart, validate HS codes with Classify, and create compliant shipping documents automatically.


Real-time calculations

Full API access for duty, tax, and fee calculations with real-time rates.

Global coverage

Support for 200+ countries with up to 10-digit HS codes.

Developer resources

Comprehensive documentation, SDKs, and sample code to get started quickly.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions 

Common questions about Landed Cost, our guarantee, and how Zonos simplifies international duty and tax calculations.

What is landed cost?

Landed cost is the total price of importing a product, including product cost, shipping, import duties, taxes (VAT/GST), and customs fees. Knowing the landed cost upfront helps merchants provide transparent pricing and avoid surprise charges for their customers.

How does the Landed Cost guarantee work?

When you use Landed Cost, we guarantee the accuracy of every calculation. If customs or carriers charge more than we quoted, Zonos pays the difference—not you or your customer. This protects your margins and ensures your customers never pay more than they agreed to at checkout.

What countries do you support?

Landed Cost supports duty and tax calculations for over 200 countries and territories worldwide. We support calculations with as little data as the item price, destination, and shipping amount.

How does tax remittance work?

Zonos handles tax remittance for major international tax schemes including EU IOSS, UK VAT, Australia GST, New Zealand GST, Singapore GST, and Norway VOEC. We register on your behalf, collect the taxes at checkout, and remit them to the appropriate government agencies. You do not need to register or file in these countries.

Do I need to provide HS codes for my products?

No. Landed Cost includes free HS code classification powered by Zonos Classify. Our AI automatically assigns accurate HS codes to your products at checkout, ensuring precise duty calculations without any manual work. You receive 10,000 product classifications annually at no additional cost.

What carriers support DDP shipping?

Landed Cost supports DDP (delivered duty paid) shipping with major carriers including DHL, FedEx, and UPS. When shipping DDP, duties and taxes are billed to Zonos, and your customers receive their packages without paying anything at delivery. You can generate compliant labels in Dashboard or use your existing shipping system.

How do I integrate Landed Cost with my store?

Zonos offers plugins for BigCommerce, Adobe Commerce (Magento), Miva, and WooCommerce. For Shopify, we offer the Zonos Duty and Tax app. For custom platforms or headless setups, you can integrate directly with our GraphQL API. Most merchants are live within days.

How do I calculate landed cost for international shipping?

Calculating landed cost with Zonos is simple: (1) Enter your product and destination info, (2) Get a real-time quote with duties, taxes, and fees, (3) Display the total at checkout and collect payment. Try our calculator above to see it in action.

What fees does Landed Cost calculate?

Landed Cost calculates import duties, country and regional taxes, VAT, GST, entry and clearance taxes, brokerage fees, carrier disbursement and advancement fees, and prepayment fees. We support tax and duty de minimis thresholds and simplified duty regimes for applicable countries.

Does Zonos handle duty and tax invoices?

Yes. When you ship DDP with Landed Cost, duties and taxes are billed to Zonos—not you. We pay the invoices directly and handle any discrepancies. You never have to worry about chasing down duty bills or reconciling unexpected charges.

Can I use my own carriers and negotiated rates?

Absolutely. Zonos does not take over your shipping relationships. You can continue using your preferred carriers and negotiated rates while benefiting from our guaranteed landed cost calculations. We also offer discounted disbursement and advancement fees—up to 50% off—through our carrier partnerships.

Ready to eliminate surprise fees with guaranteed landed cost? 

Zonos Landed Cost calculates guaranteed duties, taxes, and fees for over 200 destinations—and handles tax compliance automatically. Stop losing money to unexpected invoices.