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Why can total cost differ even when price is the same? explain taxes, duties, fees and shipping at a high level.

Even if the product price is the same, the total cost can differ because international orders may include: (1) shipping costs, (2) import duties (based on HS code, value, and origin), (3) import taxes like VAT/GST/sales tax (based on destination rules), and (4) carrier/admin fees for customs clearance. That’s why showing a total landed cost up front is important for cross-border shopping.

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