How it's calculated

Each page explains one calculation step by step. Rates change; the method does not.

• How customs duty on an electric kettle is calculated in Saudi Arabia

  Electric kettles fall under HS 8516.79. Saudi Arabia needs the full 12-digit code, the duty is charged on the CIF value, VAT is charged on value plus duty, and the kettle usually needs SABER certificates first.

• How UAE customs duty and VAT are calculated on an import from China

  Duty is charged on the CIF value at the rate of the 12-digit code; VAT is then charged on the CIF value plus duty.

• How a freight quote is compared with the market

  Your quote is compared with the median of at least three forwarders on the same lane, container size and surcharge basis. If the gap is under 5%, the answer leaves it out because it does not change your decision.

• How Turkey's additional customs duty works for goods from China

  Turkey adds an additional customs duty (İGV) for origins without a trade agreement, including China. It is added to the base duty, and VAT is charged on the total.