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Customs Duty and Tax for International OrdersUpdated 6 months ago


Customs duty and import tax are specific to a particular country and the responsibility of the importing party when electing to ship without paying duties & taxes in advance. Customs authorities in each country calculate duty and tax based on a number of factors, including:

  • The category in which the product is classified in the international Harmonized Code (HS) system

  • The value of the product (the price you paid)

  • For most countries, duty is calculated on a "CIF" basis (meaning Cost, Insurance

    and Freight), so the shipping charge you pay may also be factored into the calculation of the duty that may be charged.

We do not offer options to ship internationally without duties.

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