Free Tool for Wholesale Buyers

Caribbean Food Import Cost Calculator

Estimate your total landed cost — product, freight, duties, cold chain, FDA compliance, and delivery — before requesting a quote.

Configure Your Import

Product Category

Quantity (number of lbs or cases)

Unit

Origin Country

US Destination Region

FOB Price per Unit ($) (optional — leave blank for category average)

Estimates only. Actual costs vary by supplier, shipment size, and market conditions. Request a wholesale quote for exact pricing.

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Configure your import above and click Calculate to see an estimated cost breakdown.

What Goes Into Your Landed Cost

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FOB Product Cost

Price at origin port before freight. Driven by volume, seasonality, and supplier tier.

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Ocean Freight

Container shipping from Caribbean ports to US hubs. Rates vary by origin and season.

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Cold Chain

Refrigerated container surcharge for perishable categories (seafood, frozen, purees).

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Customs & Duties

Import tariffs plus CBTPA preferential rates for Caribbean-sourced goods (0–6%).

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FDA Compliance

FSVP documentation, FDA exam fees, and broker processing per shipment.

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Last-Mile Delivery

Port handling, drayage, warehouse, and final delivery to your dock or facility.