US Bra Import Landed Cost: Build a Shipment-Specific Worksheet
By LXSC · Sourcing and product-development guides
A US landed-cost calculation belongs to a particular shipment, not to the word bra or a headline tariff. Record the product, origin, classification, entry date and delivery terms first. This is a planning worksheet, not a customs ruling or legal advice; obtain shipment-specific classification and charges from an appropriately qualified adviser.
Identify the shipment before entering any rate
Collect model descriptions, component materials, invoice values, packing details and the intended entry date. Check the current US tariff schedule and applicable instructions rather than reusing a fixed duty percentage from an older article. A supplier's short code or a country of dispatch alone is not sufficient evidence for the complete assessment.
Record each assessed charge and its basis
Keep the source, effective date, calculation basis and responsible party beside every charge. Do not assume all percentage charges use the same base. Clarify who is the importer of record: choosing an Incoterm does not by itself establish every legal role. CBP explains that an importer remains responsible for compliance even when using a customs broker.
| Worksheet input | Evidence and condition |
|---|---|
| Product and packing invoice | Approved quote, currency and inclusions |
| Customs value and classification | Shipment-specific assessment |
| Duties, taxes and official fees | Applicable basis, date and source |
| Freight and insurance | Dated quote, route and carton data |
| Brokerage and destination handling | Included services and exclusions |
| Warehouse delivery | Final delivery point and any extra charges |
Calculate once without double-counting
Add the consistently defined acquisition and delivery costs, counting each cost once and marking any recoverable amount separately with your adviser. Divide by the shipment units for the basic per-unit comparison. Purely illustrative arithmetic: if the goods and included packing are USD 600 and separately assessed delivery and import costs total USD 240 for 100 units, the combined amount is USD 840, or USD 8.40 per unit. These are invented worksheet inputs, not a quote or tariff estimate.
Reconfirm inputs before entry and reconcile afterward
Keep estimated and actual amounts in separate columns. Update the model when quantities, carton dimensions, delivery terms or entry dates change. Existing LXSC catalog styles start at 100 pieces per model, with availability and variant allocation confirmed for the quote; that minimum does not determine the customs procedure. Reconcile the final shipment documents before using the result to price a reorder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use one permanent US duty percentage for all bras?+
No. Verify the complete classification, origin, applicable measures and date for the actual shipment.
Does the example predict what a USD 6 bra will cost to import?+
No. It is arithmetic using invented inputs; real charges require a shipment-specific assessment and transport quote.
Sources and scope
- USITC: Harmonized Tariff Information
Current tariff publication entry point checked September 10, 2026; no product duty rate asserted here.
- CBP: Do I need a Customs Broker to clear my goods?
Importer responsibility and broker role; checked September 10, 2026.
External guidance can change. Verify the applicable destination, account, product and effective date before making a purchasing or compliance decision.
Send your model or project requirements, quantities, size and color plan, and destination. Julie can confirm the applicable order route and what the quotation includes.
Existing-style wholesale starts from 100 pieces per model. Original-design custom production starts from 10,000 pieces. Color and size allocation, branding and packaging terms are confirmed separately.
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