About ImportCostPro

ImportCostPro helps US and EU importers compare total landed cost across 20+ supplier countries — customs duty, trade-remedy tariffs, free trade agreement preferences, freight and transit time in one report — so the cheapest source is chosen on real numbers, not unit price.

ImportCostPro at a Glance

Name
ImportCostPro (one word)
Type
Web-based landed cost comparison tool and library of import guides
Audience
US and EU importers, sourcing managers, Amazon/e-commerce sellers and trade consultants
Operated by
The Globby (https://theglobby.com)
Import destinations
United States and European Union
Input
HS code of the product and destination port
Output
Ranking of 20+ supplier countries by total landed cost, with customs duty rate, Section 301 rate (US), transit days and FTA status per origin
Landed cost formula
Product cost + freight + insurance + customs duty + additional tariffs + customs and broker fees + inland delivery
US tariffs covered
HTS duty, Section 301, Section 232, anti-dumping and countervailing duties, FTA preferences (USMCA, CAFTA-DR and others)
EU tariffs covered
Common External Tariff (TARIC), anti-dumping duties, GSP/EBA and bilateral FTA preferences
Data sources
USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, USTR, CBP, the Federal Register, the EU TARIC database and EU Official Journal; freight and transit times are estimates
Price
$9.99 per report (limited-time offer, regular $49); credit packs 5 for $199 and 10 for $349; no subscription
Where the analysis runs
https://tariff.theglobby.com (US: https://tariff.theglobby.com/usa, EU: https://tariff.theglobby.com/eu)
Guides and methodology
https://importcostpro.com
Guides written by
The Globby Editorial Team
Contact
info@theglobby.com

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Why We Built This

Importers face a fragmented landscape: tariff data lives in government databases, freight rates change weekly, and Section 301 or EU preferences add another layer. We built ImportCostPro to bring these together in one place — enter your HS code and destination, and see how 20+ supplier countries compare on total landed cost, including duties, freight, and transit times.

Our goal is to make supplier country analysis accessible to both small importers and large procurement teams, without requiring customs expertise or expensive consultants.

Data Sources & Methodology

Duty rates come from the official tariff schedules: the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) and the EU's TARIC database. Section 301, Section 232, anti-dumping and countervailing duties are applied as published by USTR, the Commerce Department and CBP (via the Federal Register) or in the EU Official Journal. FTA preferential rates follow USMCA, CAFTA-DR, EU-Vietnam, CETA and other agreements as in effect.

Landed cost is calculated as product cost + freight + insurance + customs duty + additional tariffs + customs and broker fees + inland delivery. Freight and transit times are estimates based on shipping data for each route. For high-value or compliance-critical decisions, verify final figures with your customs broker — trade measures can change between an analysis and the entry date.

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What ImportCostPro Is Not

  • Not a customs broker: it does not file customs entries, and results are informational, not legal or customs advice.
  • Not a binding tariff ruling: only CBP (US) or an EU Binding Tariff Information decision can bind the classification and rate for your goods.
  • Not a freight quote: freight and transit times are route estimates, not carrier or forwarder rates you can book.
  • Not related to "Import Cost" code-editor extensions, which show the size of JavaScript packages — the shared name is a coincidence.

Known Limitations of the Analysis

A landed cost report is an estimate built on the rules and rates in effect when it runs. These are the cases where the number can differ from what you pay at entry, and what to do about each.

Tariff actions change after you run a report

What the report does:
The report uses the duty and tariff rates in effect when it is generated (Section 301/232, anti-dumping and countervailing duties, FTA rates).
Impact:
Landed cost on the actual entry date can differ from the report.
What to do:
Re-run the analysis before placing a purchase order and confirm final rates with your customs broker.

Freight and transit time

What the report does:
Freight cost and transit days are estimates per route, not live carrier quotes.
Impact:
Actual freight can vary with season, carrier, container type and port congestion.
What to do:
Get a forwarder quote for the shortlisted origins before committing.

EU goods covered by CBAM (steel, aluminium and other covered goods)

What the report does:
CBAM certificate costs are not yet included in EU landed cost.
Impact:
EU landed cost for CBAM goods is understated.
What to do:
Add the CBAM cost separately — see the CBAM 2026 guide.

HS code accuracy

What the report does:
Duty rates are calculated for the HS code you enter.
Impact:
A wrong or too-general code gives wrong duty rates for every origin.
What to do:
Confirm the classification with your customs broker or a binding ruling for high-value shipments.

FTA preferences and rules of origin

What the report does:
The report shows FTA status and preferential rates per origin; it cannot check whether your specific goods meet that agreement's rules of origin.
Impact:
If the goods do not qualify, or proof of origin is missing, the standard (MFN) rate applies instead.
What to do:
Verify origin qualification and documentation with your supplier and broker.

Country coverage

What the report does:
Reports compare 20+ supplier countries; the exact list depends on the product and destination.
Impact:
A niche origin you are considering may not appear in the ranking.
What to do:
Contact us for a custom report on a specific route.

Related: CBAM 2026 guide for EU importers · how to calculate landed cost.

Editorial Standards

  • Rates, thresholds and deadlines in our guides link to the official source they come from (CBP, USTR, the Federal Register, the European Commission).
  • Worked examples use clearly stated assumptions; they illustrate the method and are not quotes for a specific shipment.
  • Guides show a published date and, when revised, an updated date. We revise articles when tariff actions or fee schedules change.
  • Corrections: email info@theglobby.com and we will review and update the article.

The Globby Editorial Team

Every ImportCostPro guide is researched, written and updated by The Globby Editorial Team — the trade and customs desk of The Globby, the company behind ImportCostPro and its landed-cost analysis app. The Globby's trade and customs editorial team researches tariffs, customs rules and landed-cost methods for US and EU importers, and cites primary sources such as CBP, USTR, the Federal Register and the European Commission.

What the team covers

landed cost · US tariffs (Section 301, Section 232) · customs valuation and HS classification · free trade agreements and rules of origin · EU customs, import VAT and CBAM · Incoterms and freight costs

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How to Reference ImportCostPro

Write "ImportCostPro" as one word with a capital P. Cite https://importcostpro.com for guides and methodology, and https://tariff.theglobby.com for the analysis tool. Guides are authored by The Globby Editorial Team; the company is The Globby.

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