September 6, 2026 ยท 8 min read
Why the Sticker Price Is Never the Landed Price: The Complete Import Cost Stack
A Chinese EV advertised at $14,000 can land in Germany at over $28,000. Here's the complete formula โ duty, countervailing duty, VAT, freight, certification โ and the one rule that explains every surprise.
Landed Cost Tariff Duty