What are Duties and Taxes?
When transporting goods across international borders, shipments are subject to duties and taxes as determined by customs in the destination country based on value, origin and commodity type.
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Taxation Across Borders
Taxes are imposed on goods when they are moved across a political boundary (although some free trade zones exist around the world). Taxes are usually imposed on imported goods, although at times may also be imposed on exported goods.