Import Cost Analysis
For companies importing products, the most important issue is not only the product price. Freight, insurance, customs duty, VAT, document costs, warehouse and delivery charges directly affect the total import cost. İthalat Ofisi offers product-based cost analysis and preliminary feasibility so companies can make import decisions more safely.
What Is Import Cost Analysis?
Import cost analysis is the advance calculation of all cost items that may arise from a product's entry into Türkiye to delivery. Looking only at the product price can be misleading; the real cost must be assessed on the total landed (door-delivered) cost.
With this analysis, companies can clearly see the total cost before deciding to import, calculate profitability soundly and minimise the risk of unexpected charges.
Why Should You Analyse Costs Before Importing?
Companies should know the total cost before deciding to import. A wrong cost calculation can reduce profitability and cause unexpected charges at customs; the product price alone is not enough for a sound decision.
Especially for first-time importers or businesses moving into a new product group, a preliminary cost analysis prevents wrong supplier choices and unnecessary spending. Decisions made without calculating customs duty, VAT, additional duties, freight and document costs can cause serious financial losses.
Which Items Are Calculated in an Import Cost Analysis?
Why Do the HS Code and Customs Duty Matter?
The HS code is the core classification code that determines the customs duty rate, VAT rate and additional financial obligations of the imported product. Assessing the product with the correct HS code is critical for customs duty, VAT, additional obligations, surveillance certificates, conformity documents and import restrictions.
An incorrect HS code can cause the product's real tax burden to be miscalculated, extra document requests at customs or import barriers. That is why the first step of cost analysis is matching the product with the correct HS code.
How Is Import Cost Calculated?
Product Information Is Collected
Product information and technical details are collected.
HS Code and Customs Risks Are Assessed
HS code and customs risks are pre-assessed.
Supplier Terms Are Reviewed
Product price and supplier terms are reviewed.
Cost Items Are Calculated
Freight, insurance and customs costs are calculated.
Cost Report Is Delivered
The total import cost is reported.
Who Is It For?
- Companies importing for the first time
- Businesses seeking alternative suppliers for an existing product
- Manufacturers
- Industrial companies
- SMEs
- Trading companies
- Companies without an import department
- Companies wanting to see product profitability before importing
What Does Import Cost Analysis Bring to Companies?
- Shows the real product cost in advance
- Reduces unexpected customs and document costs
- Enables a sounder profitability calculation
- Helps compare supplier quotations correctly
- Prevents wrong import decisions
- Strengthens your negotiating position
- Simplifies financial planning
Cost Analysis Process with İthalat Ofisi
- 1Request and product information are collected
- 2Product technical details are reviewed
- 3HS code and duty risks are assessed
- 4Supplier quotations and delivery terms are reviewed
- 5Freight and customs items are calculated
- 6A clear preliminary cost report is delivered to the company
Why İthalat Ofisi?
Genco İthalat İhracat experience
Product-based assessment approach
Analysis attentive to customs and document risks
Transparent cost comparison
Company-specific import feasibility
Assessing supplier, logistics and customs together
Frequently Asked Questions
Make Your Import Decision with Clear Costs
Seeing your total cost before importing helps you make the right decision. With İthalat Ofisi you can assess cost, customs and process risks for your product in advance.