noun
bill for goods; charge for an item
Commercial term for the cost of an item, often seen on receipts or invoices. Not used for service charges or labor costs.
レシートには品代と消費税が別々に書いてある。
The receipt shows the item charge and the consumption tax separately.
この見積書の品代は一着あたり五千円です。
The item charge on this estimate is 5,000 yen per piece.
Compound of 品 (しな, 'goods, item') and 代 (だい, 'charge, cost'). A straightforward commercial term.