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Customs Fees China: Tariff Rate, Calculation and Example

Calculating customs fees for China imports: customs value, tariff rate, and import VAT explained, with a worked example for buyers and procurement teams.

Customs Declaration: Process, Documents and ATLAS

Customs declarations via ATLAS explained: what information and documents buyers must give their customs agent and how an import declaration works.

Certificate of Origin: EUR.1, Trade Agreements & Duty

Certificate of origin vs. preferential proof explained: which document you need, how to apply, and how to actually save on duty.

Import VAT in Germany: Calculation and Input Tax Deduction

German import VAT (EUSt) explained: how it's calculated from the customs value, how it differs from duty, input tax deduction and 2021 exemption change.

RoHS Compliance: Obligations, Limits and Verification

RoHS compliance from the importer's view: which substances are restricted, which products it covers, how it differs from REACH, and your obligations.

Customs Tariff Number: HS Code, Structure and TARIC

Customs tariff number and HS code explained: structure, difference, and how to determine the correct 11-digit commodity code for your imports.