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How are duties and taxes calculated for international shipments?

Duties and taxes are based on the following:

  • Product value
  • Trade agreements
  • Country of manufacture
  • Description and end use of the product
  • The product's Harmonized System (HS) code
  • Country-specific regulations

Duties and taxes are calculated against the value of the shipment's contents declared on the commercial invoice, as well as any insurance costs and a percentage of the transportation cost. This is known as the 'Customs Value'. This value is then multiplied by the duty percentage of the product's HS code.