Free · Cross-border trade rules, explained

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  1. 81Shipping parcels from China to the Philippines: what taxes apply at PHP 10,000 or less?Goods with an FOB/FCA value of PHP 10,000 or less are free of duty and tax (source passage…
  2. 82When a buyer returns an order, is the import duty refunded?Usually not. EU: the EUR 3 per-item duty in force since July 1, 2026 is not refunded when …
  3. 83Before you ask a Chinese supplier for a quote: what a complete request includesA quote is only as good as the request. Send product specs, quantity and timing, destinati…
  4. 84Buying from China into Saudi Arabia and the UAE: when is a parcel duty-free?Saudi Arabia: personal e-commerce purchases worth under SAR 1,000 in total (including ship…
  5. 85Importing from China into Saudi Arabia: Fasah, VAT, courier clearance and SABERPersonal online purchases are free of customs duty when goods, shipping and insurance toge…
  6. 86Looking for a product from China? How to send us your requestTap the WhatsApp link below and fill in the template: product, specs, quantity, destinatio…
  7. 87My Chinese supplier says they changed bank account. What should I do?Pause the payment. Call a supplier contact you had already verified before this request, a…
  8. 88Shipping parcels from China to Turkey: is there still a tax-free or simplified route?From 1 February 2026, goods bought from foreign online platforms can no longer use simplif…
  9. 89Do you need a paid customs-data subscription for product research? Where is free official trade data?Not necessarily. To see whether trade in a product is rising or falling and which countrie…
  10. 90Do I need a company to import into the US, and where is the official list of customs brokers?You can form a US company as a foreigner, with a registered agent in the state and an EIN …

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