A factory quote is rarely the price you pay. Landed cost is everything it takes to get stock into your store 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 braai grids.
- Customs duty, which depends on the tariff classification of each product.
- Import VAT at 15%, which SARS calculates on an uplifted customs value.
- Clearing agent and port charges.
- 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, tariff classification and exchange rate. Estimates are confirmed by a clearing agent before you commit.
Tips
- Ask for carton dimensions early. Freight on braai grids is all about volume.
- Detachable handles and nesting baskets cut carton size.
- Compare landed cost, not unit price.