China Landed Cost Estimator
Sourcing from China? Estimate your full landed cost to Tema, Apapa, Mombasa or Durban — with category duty presets, freight modes and the payment leg included.
Frequently asked questions
What does it really cost to import from China to Africa?
Beyond the factory invoice: freight (sea containers or air per-kg), roughly 1% insurance, import duty by category (electronics ~10%, textiles ~20%, machinery ~5% — varies by HS code), VAT and levies at your port, clearing charges and payment costs. The estimator stacks all of it.
Sea or air freight from China — which should I choose?
Sea wins on cost for container volumes (3–6 weeks transit); air wins on speed for high-value, low-weight goods like phones (days, but roughly 4–5× the cost per kg). Many electronics importers split: air for fast-moving SKUs, sea for accessories.
Why are the duty rates approximate?
Actual duty depends on the precise HS classification of your goods and current national tariff schedules, including AfCFTA and ECOWAS adjustments. Use the presets for planning and confirm the exact rate with your clearing agent before ordering.
How does the payment leg affect my landed cost?
A 3% bank FX spread on a USD 25,000 order is USD 750 of invisible landed cost. Quoted-rate FX with transparent corridor-specific pricing keeps the payment line predictable — and the estimator shows it explicitly instead of hiding it.
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