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Factory quotation versus landed cost: what does imported ice cream really cost?

2026-10-26

Landed cost consists of three distinct components quoted by three separate parties: the factory quotation, forwarder and freight charges, and customs clearance with duty. Comparing potential suppliers on the first part alone is the most common reason buyers find that the price they saw is not the price they paid.

When importing 3D ice cream or frozen desserts from manufacturers such as Hicey, evaluating offers requires putting every quote on the exact same trade term before running numbers.

Key facts

• Factory quotation: Covers only production, packaging, and export clearance from the origin port, excluding ocean freight.
• Forwarder and freight charges: Handled by logistics providers for 40'HQ reefer containers, subject to seasonal rate fluctuations.
• Clearance and duty: Involves destination import tariffs, port handling, and customs brokerage.
• Trade terms impact: FOB terms end at origin port; CIF or DDP roll logistics into a single invoice.
• Verification rule: Request a detailed breakdown of quotation inclusions to prevent unexpected destination port fees.

What changes your landed cost

Relying solely on a factory quotation without factoring in reefer container availability and port congestion leads to inaccurate calculations. Verifying proper HSN code classification for frozen desserts prevents unexpected duty adjustments.

Hicey, the ice cream brand of Beijing Youshare Food Co., Ltd., provides transparent FOB, CIF, or DDP options with complete export documentation to streamline customs clearance.

This guide was prepared by the Hicey technical and export desk. Beijing Youshare Food Co., Ltd. produces 3D novelty frozen desserts, offering 45 distinct product varieties available in both dairy and plant-based formulas for international buyers.

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