Duties & landed costs
What should I confirm in an “all-in, duty-paid, door-to-door” quote?
The short answer
Ask for written service scope, declaration responsibilities and exclusions. Comparing a per-kilogram price alone misses important assumptions. Clarify who handles the import entry, tax evidence and unexpected inspection, storage or delivery charges.
What to do next
- List inclusions, exclusions, chargeable weight, minimum charges and quote validity.
- Confirm the declaring party, description and value reflect the actual shipment.
- Reconcile the final invoice with the quote and investigate differences.
Sources & scope
Sources explain background concepts; checklists are TradeClear editorial suggestions. This is not a classification ruling, tax opinion or release commitment for a shipment. Check current destination rules.