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What is a Landed Cost and Why itâs Essential in Global Trade. by Laurel Delaney | May 15, 2013 | Comments Off on What is a Landed Cost and Why itâs Essential in Global Trade. Whether you head up e-commerce or shipping initiatives at a global company, learning about a landed cost method can boost your bottom line. In this article, I explain what a landed price is, why it is essential in global trade and how you can put it to use to increase your profits. A landed cost is the total price of a product once it has arrived at a buyerâs door. The landed cost includes the original price of the product, all transportation fees (both inland and ocean), customs, duties, taxes, insurance, currency conversion, crating, handling and payment fees.