Basics of Importing

Inspection Certificate An inspection certificate is a document that is required for importing certain consumer goods. This document states that the shipment was in good condition at the time of inspection, which is typically just before the shipment is sent out. The...

Customs Value When shipping goods into a country, Customs Value refers to the total value of all merchandise included in the shipment. This value is used to calculate import duty, which must be paid in order for the goods to clear Customs and be released for delivery....

Landed Cost in Shipping The Landed Cost is the total cost of shipping a product from its supplier to its intended destination. This includes the product's price, shipping and freight charges, and any other expenses incurred in obtaining the product. If you are...