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Customs & Import FAQ

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

Glossary: 20 customs terms, defined Start here if you are not sure which question to open. Every term links to the pages where it decides something.

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? →

Taxes

Do I pay VAT on imported goods? →

Process

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

Advanced

How do free trade agreements affect import duty? →

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