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Customs & Import FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about customs duty, HS codes, and international trade.

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Basics

What is an HS code? How is import duty calculated? What is the de minimis threshold? What is CIF value in customs? What is an MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate? What is the difference between HS and HTS codes? What is "landed cost" in importing?
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Taxes

Do I pay VAT on imported goods?
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Process

How long does customs clearance take? What does a customs broker do? Why are my goods held at customs?
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Advanced

How do free trade agreements affect import duty?

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