Import duties vary by product type and country of origin. China's import VAT reduced to 9-13% from previous 10-16%. Freight costs increased five times in late 2020-2021
Sea freight costs range from $4,020 to $8,100 for 20-foot containers. Air freight costs approximately $5.90 per kg for shipments over 1000 kg. Sea freight takes 23-27 days, air 2-7 days, rail 20-23 days
ATR certificate does not prove goods originated in Türkiye. Certificate confirms goods were in free circulation in Türkiye or EU. No customs duties apply if goods were in free circulation. Without ATR certificate, standard origin rules apply with import duty
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Bonded warehouse stores dutiable goods without duty payment. Goods can be manipulated and manufactured under customs supervision. Liability ends when goods are exported, destroyed, or withdrawn domestically. US allows goods up to five years in bonded warehouses
GST is a VAT levied on domestic consumption goods and services. Tax is collected by businesses and passed to government. France was first country to implement GST in 1954. About 140 countries have adopted GST in some form