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Rate of Duty

The tax levied on a product when it is imported into a country. Rates of duty are often variable and can change based on a number of factors.
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What is Rate of Duty?

A rate of duty is a percentage of the value of an imported good that is paid to the government as a tax. The rate of duty is determined by the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), which is a list of goods and their corresponding duty rates.

The rate of duty can vary depending on the country of origin of the good, the type of good, and the value of the good. For example, the rate of duty for a car imported from Japan may be different from the rate of duty for a car imported from China. The rate of duty may also be different for a car that is worth $40,000 than for a car that is worth $80,000.

If you’re importing goods, it’s important to check the HTS to determine the rate of duty for the goods you’re importing. You can use our free and helpful HTS Code Lookup Tool for any goods you’re interested in importing!

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