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How to cut import duties and taxes paid on freight deliveries

Make sure you insist that freight charges are shown on your Supplier’s Commercial Invoices.  That’s important because freight charges can be deducted from the invoice value used for customs clearance purposes, resulting in less import duties and taxes paid (depending on Incoterms).

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Secure written quotations for all traffic lanes and pay careful attention to the validity dates – Understand the assessorial charges right from the start

Freight rates can change frequently – sometimes every 1-2 weeks. It is important to pay attention to the validity dates to ensure you have requested an updated rate at the time of your shipment.

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