# Duty & Tax

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* [Customs Duty](#customs-duty)
* [Sales Tax (VAT)](#sales-tax-vat)
* [\[Only\] United States of America](#only-united-states-of-america)
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### <mark style="color:red;">Customs Duty</mark>

A Tax imposed by a country's government on goods imported into or exported out of the country. It serves as a source of revenue for the government and is also used to regulate the movement of goods across borders, protect domestic industries, and control illegal trade.

The importer typically pays for customs duty. When goods are imported into a country, the importer (which could be a business or an individual) is responsible for paying the customs duties and taxes that apply to those goods. The customs duty is usually calculated based on the value of the goods, their classification under the **HS code**, and the regulations of the importing country.

For the convenience of our customers, we can also handle this on your behalf.

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### <mark style="color:red;">Sales Tax (VAT)</mark>

If you have an official business registration number or Tax ID, you will be able to get a sales tax refund from your country. Please contact your accountant or national tax service for instructions.

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### <mark style="color:red;">United States of America</mark>

<table><thead><tr><th width="238.53515625">Type</th><th width="110.5703125">Tax rate</th><th>Remark</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Sales Tax</td><td>Free</td><td>U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) does not collect state sales tax on goods imported into the U.S. </td></tr><tr><td>Customs Duty<br>(Excluding shipping charge)</td><td>15 ~ 30%</td><td>The tax rate would differ based on the product's HS code.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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