What is a Landed Cost?
A “landed cost estimate” is a calculation of the total amount you can expect to pay for transit costs and insurance charges, as well as applied duties, taxes and fees for the commodities being shipped.
Calculate your Landed Cost with MyGTS
Diverse and ever-changing trade regulations and requirements in different parts of the world create complexities and challenges in shipping. To speed up international shipping and simplify customs transactions, DHL Express has developed My Global Trade Services.
MyGTS is a free, user-friendly platform that will help you navigate all aspects of international shipping – including Landed Cost. You can log in with your existing DHL Express Business Account or register a new MyGTS account to access:
- Landed Cost Calculator – Estimate duties, taxes and other import fees, so you know the costs upfront
- Product Compliance – Make sure your shipment complies with each country’s import and export regulations
- Comparison of Landed Costs and Product Compliance – Compare charges and compliance rules for up to five exporting countries
- Trade Documentation – Generate the documents required for international trade, logistics and customs transactions
- Interactive Commodity Code Classification – Search for Schedule B, HS and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) commodity codes, to confirm quick and accurate product classification
- Restricted or Denied Party Screening – Check shipper and receiver details against denied party lists maintained by governmental authorities
Benefits of Using MyGTS
- Avoid customs delays that can result from having incorrect documents and licenses
- Prevent shipments to restricted parties
- Access customs clearance information more quickly and easily by consulting a single source
- Get trade-related cost estimates on the front end
- Find country clearance requirements instantly
- Streamline trade-related processes to control costs
- Make better sourcing and selling decisions
- Focus on your company’s core competencies
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You can log in to MyGTS with your existing DHL Express account, or register a new MyGTS account. Click below for your options.
