Cost Breakdown of Importing Food to the USA

Understand your investment

Before starting, you must calculate all costs.

✔ Main Costs

• Product cost
• Packaging
• Shipping (air/sea)
• Customs duty
• FDA compliance
• Storage & distribution

✔ Hidden Costs

• Delays at customs
• Label corrections
• Warehouse fees

✔ Profit Tip

Always keep a margin buffer of 20–30%.

👉 Proper costing avoids losses and improves pricing strategy.