What sits between a factory price and the cost of a product on your shelf in Australia: freight, duty, GST, clearance and local delivery.
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A factory quote is rarely the price you pay. Landed cost is everything it takes to get the product into your shed or warehouse, divided by the units.
The usual parts
Product and branding, as quoted by the factory.
Packaging and cartons.
Sea or air freight, usually priced by volume for bulky items like grates and baskets.
Customs duty. The rate depends on the tariff classification and on whether a free trade agreement applies. The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement can reduce duty when a valid certificate of origin is supplied.
GST of 10% on imported goods, generally claimable if you are GST registered.
Customs broker, clearance and port charges. Shipments valued over A$1,000 need a full import declaration.
Local delivery from the port to you.
How we quote it
Every quote shows the factory price and an estimated landed cost per unit, with each assumption written down: incoterm, freight method, duty classification and exchange rate. Estimates are confirmed by a licensed customs broker before you commit.
Tips
Ask for carton dimensions early. Freight on grids is all about volume.
Detachable handles and nesting baskets cut carton size.