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Free tool · UK–India Landed Cost Comparator

Is sourcing from India now cheaper, landed?

The UK–India trade agreement came into force on 15 July 2026 and removed UK duty on most goods from India. Compare the full landed cost of one product line from your current source and from India: product price, freight, insurance, duty, clearance and the cost of the stock sitting in the pipeline.

The product line
Bank Rate is 3.75% (held on 17 September 2026). Most businesses borrow a few points above it; we start at 7%.
Your current source

The example figures are illustrative. Replace them with your own.

Price at the port of loading, converted to pounds.
Sea freight to the UK port. Rates move a lot; use a current quote.
Look up your commodity code on the UK Trade Tariff. Many clothing lines pay 12%.
Customs clearance, port charges, haulage to your warehouse, testing.
India
Price at the port of loading, converted to pounds.
Sea freight to the UK port. Rates move a lot; use a current quote.
0% for most goods under the agreement, if they meet its rules of origin. Check your product.
Customs clearance, port charges, haulage to your warehouse, testing.

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Your results

Enter a product price for both origins to compare.

Landed cost, current source
Landed cost, India
Difference
Over a year
Lead time

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How it works

The sums, in plain sight.

Freight per unit = freight per container / units per container. Insurance is a share of product price plus freight. UK duty is charged on the customs value, which is product price plus freight and insurance to the UK border.

Landed cost adds clearance, port charges and haulage, and the cost of funding the stock while it is on order and in transit: landed cost x lead time in weeks / 52 x your cost of funds. Import VAT is left out because most businesses recover it.

This compares cost only. Minimum order quantities, quality, supplier capability, currency risk and the safety stock a longer or less reliable lead time needs can all outweigh a small price difference.

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