Calculation of import charges in EU

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Overview

What do import charges comprise of?

Import charges comprise of:

  • customs duty,
  • excise,
  • VAT and
  • other charges

treated as if they were 'customs debt'. 

Topics covered in this video

  • How does customs debt arise?
  • Calculation of customs duty
  • Calculation of import charges

This video is a part of Customs duty, debt and its payment in EU course.

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