Import duty is not a footnote — it is part of your landed cost and your retail math. A little literacy here prevents nasty surprises at the border.
Material Changes the Code
Base metal and plated jewelry usually sit in different tariff lines than precious metal. Accurate material description on the invoice keeps clearance smooth. Mislabelling to dodge duty creates far bigger problems than the saving.
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Declare Real Value
Undervalued invoices trigger penalties and seizure risk that dwarf the duty saved. Keep a consistent declared value matching your payment records. A clean paper trail speeds every future shipment.
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Build Duty Into the Model
Add estimated duty and freight before setting wholesale and retail prices. Ask your supplier for the HS code they normally use so you can verify. Treat landed cost, not factory price, as the number you margin against.
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