United States
- Two "duties paid, door to door" quotes: why you cannot just compare the totalsTwo quotes with the same label can cover very different things. Put five items side by sid…
- How to check a supplier's FCC, UL or CE claim yourself, for freeAll three can be checked free in official sources. FCC: search the FCC ID on the product o…
- Why your landed cost is off: 12 fees buyers and sellers often missCheckout duty estimates often differ from the carrier's bill because they include only dut…
- When a buyer returns an order, is the import duty refunded?Usually not. EU: the EUR 3 per-item duty in force since 2026-07-01 is not refunded when a …
- Before 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…
- Can a foreign (Chinese) company be the US importer of record?Yes, if it meets both conditions in 19 CFR 141.18: (a) a resident agent authorized to acce…
- Buying small shipments from China into the US: what are your obligations as importer?Whoever is the importer carries primary responsibility for duties and the accuracy of the …
- My shipment is held by US Customs: what now, and how long will it take?CBP holds goods in two ways: detention and seizure. For detention, CBP must decide to rele…
- Importing small parcels from China to the US: what duties apply now?The $800 de minimis exemption is suspended, so every parcel needs an entry and pays duty. …
- New US rules for low-value parcels: what is in force and what is only proposed?Two separate things. In force: de minimis is suspended; postal parcels use a new postal in…
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