Price component ‘stages’ with examples
| Stage | Description | Sample price components |
| 1 | MSP or CIF price | Manufacturer’s price and freighting charges |
| 2 | Landed cost | Banking, port clearance, inspection fees, import tariffs, importer mark-up/fee |
| 3 | Wholesale | Overhead costs, storage charges, mark-up and local transport |
| 4 | Retail | Overhead costs and mark-up |
| 5 | Dispensed cost | Dispensing fee, sales tax/VAT |
CIF, cost insurance freight; MSP, manufacturer's selling price; VAT, value-added tax.