Freight & Import Fees Explained: True Costs of Global Toy & Miniature Supply
Freight and Import Fees are the combined transportation, customs, duty, handling, and regulatory costs associated with moving goods from international suppliers to a seller’s destination country.
In the toy and miniature supply chain, freight and import fees significantly impact net profitability and pricing strategies. When sourcing trending toys or components from overseas manufacturers, sellers must calculate these costs to determine whether a product can be a viable Amazon FBA product or belong on the Amazon stocklist. Toy wholesale suppliers closely monitor freight rates because they directly affect the landed cost of profitable toys wholesale and broader inventory planning.
Example in practice:
Shipping a pallet of neoprene Battle Mat Terrain from China incurs freight charges, import duty, port fees, and customs brokerage. These combined costs may add 18% to the unit cost—impacting final retail price.
Why does this matter?
Miscalculating freight and import fees can:
- Eliminate profit
- Distort forecasting
- Increase financial risk
