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How to Calculate EU Import Duty and VAT (CIF Formula)
EU import duty = CIF customs value × TARIC rate. Import VAT = (customs value + duty + transport to first destination) × national VAT rate.…
· 8 min read
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Tariff updates, landed cost formulas, and customs guides for US and EU importers — with worked examples and links to the official sources.
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LDP (Landed Duty Paid) Explained: LDP vs DDP, Ex-Factory Cost, and the EXW-to-Landed Formula
LDP (Landed Duty Paid) means the supplier's price already includes freight, duty, and delivery. Here's how LDP differs from DDP and EXW,…
· 7 min read
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FOB vs Landed Cost: The Difference, the Formula, and a $10 → $13.88 Worked Example
FOB is what you pay at the origin port — landed cost is what the goods really cost at your door. See how a $10 FOB unit becomes $13.88…
Updated · 7 min read
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How Much Does Demurrage Cost in 2026? Rate Guide by Day, Port & Carrier
What does demurrage actually cost in 2026? See per-day rate ranges, a worked calculation, and how demurrage costs compare to detention and…
· 6 min read
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Incoterms and Landed Cost: How EXW, FOB, and DDP Change Your Real Number
The same supplier quote can mean wildly different landed costs depending on the Incoterm. Here's what EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, and DDP actually…
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Demurrage and Detention Fees Explained: How to Avoid the Charges That Blow Up Your Landed Cost
Demurrage and detention fees can add hundreds of dollars per container to your landed cost. Learn what triggers them, how they're…
Updated · 6 min read
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How to Find Your HS Code: A Practical Guide
A practical, step-by-step guide to finding the correct HS code for your product, avoiding common classification mistakes, and why the right…
Updated · 7 min read