Landed Cost Modeling
Build a transparent landed-cost model with editable assumptions for freight, duty, fees and currency.
- Division
- International Business & Trade
- Format
- Advisory & implementation
- Updated
- 2026-10-28
Landed cost is the number that determines whether an import is profitable. We build a model that separates product cost, freight, insurance, duty, brokerage, port fees, inland transport and payment costs, with each assumption visible and editable. The owner can test scenarios instead of relying on a single spreadsheet cell.
The problem it addresses
The quoted product cost is treated as the total cost until the first invoice from the freight forwarder arrives.
Who it is for
Importers pricing products, negotiating terms or deciding whether a new SKU can sustain its margin.
What the engagement produces
- A landed-cost model with separated cost categories
- A scenario view for volume, freight and currency changes
- A documented list of assumptions and unknowns
How the work runs
- 01
Scope
Confirm the situation, the decision to be made, responsibilities, fees and what is explicitly out of scope. Third-party costs are identified before work begins.
- 02
Work
Interview the people closest to the work, review the records that exist, build the change and test it against real exceptions rather than a demo.
- 03
Handoff
Document what was built, train the owner, record open items and define whether ongoing support is needed. The business should not depend on Nexus to operate the result.
What it does not do
Stated before the engagement so the scope is honest. Additional requirements are scoped and confirmed in writing.
- Models are planning estimates, not binding carrier, broker or customs quotes.
- Duty rates and classification must be confirmed by a licensed customs broker.
- Currency and freight rates change and are outside Nexus control.
- Nexus does not act as a customs broker, freight forwarder, importer of record or law firm.
- Tariffs, duties, classification and admissibility are determined by U.S. and foreign authorities and can change without notice.
- Landed-cost models are planning estimates, not binding quotes from carriers or authorities.
Related services
International · 6 services- 01Import & Export PlanningBuild a documented trade plan before the first repeat shipment, with responsibilities and open requirements visible.
- 02Supplier Sourcing & DiligenceCompare international suppliers on capability, documentation and commercial risk — not price alone.
- 03Customs Documentation CoordinationKeep the commercial invoice, packing list and supporting documents consistent across each shipment.
- 04Cross-Border LogisticsCompare transport modes, routes and handoffs against the service level the customer actually needs.
Send the situation, the constraint and what you have already tried. We will confirm whether this scope fits before proposing next steps.