Apparel Landed-Cost Calculator
The factory price is only part of the story. Estimate your true per-piece landed cost — factory (FOB) price, freight, and import duty — before you request a quote. Bangladesh ships duty-free to the UK, EU, Canada, and Australia, which is where most brands find their margin.
Estimated landed cost / piece
$5.21 – $9.54
Full order of 500 pcs: $2,605 – $4,770
- Factory price (FOB) / pc
- $4.30 – $7.80
- Freight / pc
- $0.20 – $0.45
- Import duty / pc (16.5%)
- $0.71 – $1.29
- Est. transit time
- 30–40 days
US apparel duty is typically ~16.5% (0–32% depending on fibre and construction). Bangladesh has no duty-free apparel access to the US.
Figures are indicative 2026 planning estimates based on typical factory pricing and freight rates. Your exact cost depends on fabric, decoration, garment weight, and order size. Get an itemized quote for real numbers.
What goes into landed cost?
Comparing suppliers on the factory price alone is how brands get surprised at the border. Landed cost is what actually reaches your warehouse and sets your margin. Four components drive it:
1. Factory price (FOB)
The per-piece cost to produce and decorate your garment, delivered to the port of loading. It falls as order quantity rises — see our clothing manufacturing cost guide for a full breakdown, or our low-MOQ manufacturing page for small runs.
2. Freight
Sea, air, or express courier from Dhaka to your market. Sea is cheapest per piece; courier is fastest. See shipping & logistics for transit times and Incoterms.
3. Import duty
This is the big lever. Apparel made in Bangladesh enters the EU, UK, Canada, and Australia duty-free under least-developed-country trade schemes — a 10–12% saving versus China or Vietnam. The US is the exception, with apparel duties around 16.5%. More in why manufacture in Bangladesh.
4. Clearance & handling
Customs brokerage, port fees, and last-mile delivery. On a DDP shipment we handle these and quote you a single door-delivered price — see payment terms.
Landed-cost FAQs
- What is landed cost in apparel manufacturing?
- Landed cost is the true per-piece cost of your garment once it reaches your door — the factory (FOB) price plus freight, import duty, and any clearance and handling. Comparing suppliers on FOB alone is misleading; landed cost is what actually hits your margin.
- Is clothing from Bangladesh really duty-free?
- For most destinations, yes. Apparel made in Bangladesh enters the EU (EBA), UK (DCTS), Canada (LDCT) and Australia (LDC tariff) duty-free, which can save 10–12% versus sourcing from China or Vietnam. The United States is the main exception — US apparel duties of roughly 16.5% still apply.
- How accurate is this calculator?
- It gives a realistic planning range based on 2026 factory pricing and typical freight rates. Actual figures depend on your exact fabric, decoration, order size, garment weight, and freight contract. Send your tech pack and we will return an itemized quote within 24 hours.
- Does the price change with order quantity?
- Yes. Larger runs lower the per-piece factory price — the calculator applies quantity breaks from 100 pieces up to 1,000+. Freight per piece also falls as you consolidate into full containers.
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