1688 Landed Cost Calculator for US Buyers

1688 landed cost calculator

1688 Landed Cost Calculator for US Buyers

1688 landed cost calculator: estimate what a China or 1688 purchase may really cost after product price, China domestic shipping, international freight, duty, forwarder fees, and delivery time.

Price per unit from 1688 or supplier quote.
MOQ or number of units you plan to buy.
Shipping to warehouse or forwarder in China.
Use your current bank or payment rate.
Use packaged weight if available.
Length x width x height. Used for volumetric weight.
Rates are broad estimates, not carrier quotes.
Actual duty depends on HS code and current rules.
Inspection, consolidation, handling, or service fee.
Optional cushion for FX, packaging, fuel, or fees.

Important: This 1688 landed cost calculator is an educational estimate, not a customs ruling or freight quote. Actual cost depends on HS code, declared value, origin, carrier, broker, forwarder, packaging, and current policy. See our comparison methodology and affiliate disclosure.

How the estimate works

The calculator converts product and China domestic shipping from CNY to USD, estimates chargeable weight, applies a broad freight rate by shipping method, adds forwarder fees, estimates duty, and shows total landed cost plus per-unit landed cost.

Volumetric weight uses a common estimate: length x width x height in cm / 6000. The chargeable weight is whichever is higher: actual weight or volumetric weight.

When 1688 may or may not make sense

1688 can make sense for bulk buyers, resellers, and shoppers already consolidating shipments from China. For one small household order, the listed factory price can stop looking cheap once forwarder fees, freight, time, and return risk are included.

If your landed cost is close to AliExpress or Amazon, the simpler retail route may be the better choice. If your per-unit landed cost drops sharply at higher quantity, consider a bulk sourcing workflow or our bulk sourcing inquiry page.

FAQ

What does the 1688 landed cost calculator estimate?

It estimates product cost, China domestic shipping, international freight, forwarder fees, duty, total landed cost, per-unit landed cost, and delivery time for buying from 1688 or China.

Is this calculator a customs or freight quote?

No. The calculator provides an educational estimate only. Actual duty, freight, brokerage, and delivery time depend on HS code, declared value, origin, carrier, forwarder, and current import rules.

When does buying from 1688 make sense?

1688 usually makes more sense for bulk buyers, resellers, or shoppers already using a freight forwarder. For one small household order, freight, time, and return risk can erase the factory-price advantage.