The most common budgeting mistake is only considering goods price and shipping cost. The true landed cost to Syria includes multiple components.
Total Import Cost Components
| Component | Description | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| FOB Goods Value | Product price at export port | Variable |
| Sea Freight | Origin port → Latakia | $120-200/CBM |
| Syrian Customs Duty | Import duty + service fee | Per HS Code |
| Customs Clearance Fee | Customs agent fees | $100-300/shipment |
| Port Charges | Latakia port handling | $50-150/container |
| Inland Delivery | Latakia → destination | Variable |
Worked Example: 5 Tonnes of Fabric from Turkey
- Goods FOB value: $15,000
- LCL freight (15 CBM × $130): $1,950
- Customs (5 tonnes × $4,500/tonne): $22,500
- Clearance fee: $200 | Port charges: $100
- Total landed cost: $39,750 ($7,950/tonne)
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