Seamless D2C logistics for global growth, delivered with expertise
Floship Landed
Cost Engine
Go Global Without the Customs Headaches
Sell internationally with the confidence of a local. We calculate, collect, and guarantee 100% accurate duties and taxes at checkout.
Eliminate Customs Surprises.
Guarantee Global Delivery
Instantly calculate and collect accurate duties and taxes at checkout. Turn international browsers into buyers with a transparent, fully landed cost.
Stop Losing Sales to Hidden Fees
Cross-border shipping is complex, but your customer’s experience shouldn’t be. Unexpected customs fees upon delivery are the #1 cause of international returns and bad reviews.
Floship’s Intelligent Landed Cost Engine integrates directly with your eCommerce platform to calculate the exact duty, tax, and carrie r fees for every order—before it ships. Whether you choose Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) or Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU), you gain full control over your margins and your customer’s happiness.
The Power of Precision Logistics
Instant, Guaranteed Calculation
Powered by real-time global trade data, our engine instantly determines the total landed cost for shipments to over 180 countries. We factor in:
Tax Rates
- Country
- Region
- Reduced tax rates based on HS code
- Entry and clearance taxes
- Tax de minimis support
- Import tax thresholds
Duty Rates
- Duty calculations for up to 10-digit (or 13-digit when applicable) HS codes
- Estimated duty rate for items without HS codes
- Simplified duty regimes
- Duty de minimis support
Import Fee Calculations
- Import country clearance and processing fees
- Brokerage fees
- Disbursement and advancement fees
- Prepayment fees
Automated HS Code Classification
Never worry about misclassified goods again. Our system uses smart algorithms to assign the correct Harmonized System (HS) codes to your SKU library, ensuring compliant clearance and preventing costly border delays.
Flexible DDP & DDU Options
Boost Conversions with DDP:
Allow customers to pre-pay duties at checkout. The price they see is the final price they pay. No surprises at the door, just a happy delivery.
Control Costs with DDU:
Prefer to pass fees to the recipient? We support transparent DDU workflows that still inform customers of estimated costs, setting clear expectations.
Seamless Checkout Integration
Our technology plugs directly into your shopping cart (Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, and more). Show international customers a localized, transparent cost breakdown in real-time, reducing cart abandonment rates by up to 30%.
Why Brands Choose Floship for Global Compliance
Protect Your Margins
Accurate calculations mean you never get stuck footing the bill for under-calculated taxes.
Faster Customs Clearance
Pre-paid and properly classified shipments fly through customs. Reduce transit times and get products to customers faster.
Total Transparency
Build trust with international buyers by eliminating “cash on delivery” demands from couriers.
One Stop Logistics
Unlike standalone software, Floship physically handles the fulfillment. We calculate the tax, generate the compliant paperwork, and ship the box, all from one platform.
FAQ
Q: What is a Landed Cost?
A: Total Landed Cost is the sum of every charge associated with moving a product from your warehouse to the customer’s door. This includes the product price, shipping freight, shipping insurance, currency conversion, platform fees, and crucially—import duties and taxes.
Q: Does Floship handle VAT and IOSS?
A: Yes. For shipments to the EU and UK, Floship’s Guaranteed Landed Cost service manages the calculation and remittance of VAT. We ensure you are compliant with Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) regulations without needing to register your own entity in every country.
Q: Why should I ship DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)?
A: Shipping DDP significantly improves the customer experience. By collecting duties and taxes at checkout, the package is delivered straight to the customer’s door without them having to pay extra fees to the courier. This reduces refused packages and return rates.
Q: Does Floship handle the tax remittance?
A: Yes. As part of our comprehensive logistics solution, Floship can act as your partner in managing carrier payments, ensuring that duties collected from your customers are properly remitted to the carriers to clear customs.
Q: What happens if the customs office charges more than the quote?
A: That is the power of the Floship Guarantee. Provided the product information is accurate, If the actual duties charged by customs are higher than what we calculated at checkout, Floship pays the difference. You and your customer are never asked for more money.
Q: Do I need my own HS Codes?
A: Accurate classification is required, but we make it simple. You simply provide the product information, and Floship’s smart classification tools will suggest the appropriate HS codes based on your descriptions. This helps you secure the correct duty rate—not too high, not too low.
