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Are customs duties and tariffs the same?

These are government-imposed charges on goods crossing international borders. Customs duties and tariffs are based on product type (HS code) and origin country. Taxes (like VAT or sales tax) are based on the destination country's tax rules. Together they make up the 'landed cost' beyond the product price.

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