What is the landed cost of importing electric screwdrivers from China?
The landed cost of importing electric screwdrivers from China is the total cost of getting the goods from the factory to the buyer’s warehouse, not just the product price.
A practical landed-cost calculation includes:
Product cost: unit price × order quantity
OEM customization: logo, color, bit configuration, accessories, or packaging
Export packaging: retail boxes, cartons, pallets, and protective materials
Freight: DHL, air freight, sea freight, or rail
Lithium-battery shipping charges: rechargeable screwdrivers may have additional transport costs
Cargo insurance
Import duty: based on the destination country and HS classification
Additional tariffs: may apply depending on the product origin and destination
Customs clearance fees
Brokerage and local handling fees
Import VAT or sales taxes where applicable
Domestic delivery: from the port or airport to the final warehouse
The basic calculation is:
Landed Cost = Product Cost + Packaging + Freight + Insurance + Duties/Taxes + Customs/Handling + Local Delivery
For U.S. imports from China, buyers should confirm the exact HTS classification and any applicable Section 301 or other additional duties before calculating the final landed cost. USTR specifically advises importers to determine the correct HTS subheading first because additional China tariff rates are applied by classification.
For example, a screwdriver quoted at $20 per set FOB China may have a significantly higher final cost after freight, battery handling, tariffs, customs clearance, and warehouse delivery are added.
For ToolQeen OEM orders, we recommend comparing suppliers by landed cost per set, together with product quality and specifications, rather than comparing only the factory unit price.