Is transportation a period cost

Answer 1

Transportation costs can be classified as either period costs or product costs, depending on the context. If the transportation is related to delivering finished goods to customers, it is typically considered a period cost, as it is expensed in the period incurred. Conversely, transportation costs associated with moving raw materials or products within the production process are generally considered product costs and included in inventory. Therefore, the classification depends on the nature of the transportation expense.