Common Freight Costs & Charges
Who Charges Customs Duties (Destination): Customs
Charge At: Destination
Customs Duties (Destination) Description: Duty on imports to the US may apply. CBP works off your Customs Entry Summary (Document 7501). This information has come from your Commercial Invoice (type of goods, value), which the Customs Broker then runs through an HS Lookup and Duty Calculator.
AKA Customs Tax, Customs Entry Fee.
Customs Duties (Destination) Tips: Whether or not US customs duties apply, all importers will need to pay two additional mandatory fees (refer MPF and HMF).
Check out our guide to all common freight charges, surcharges, and fees.