Importing products from China is highly profitable, but customs fees can be surprising if you don't anticipate them. Rules have changed globally in recent years. Here is how to calculate customs fees for 1688 and Alibaba without getting caught off guard.
In most countries, commercial parcels arriving from China are subject to local taxes. For example, in the UK and Europe, a 20% VAT is applied to the value of the goods + shipping costs. In the US, there is no federal VAT, but state sales taxes may apply. SinoYak helps you declare this value accurately to respect local laws.
If you are based in the United States, you benefit from a very favorable law called Section 321. Shipments valued at $800 or less are exempt from duties and taxes. This is a massive advantage for e-commerce sellers. For European countries, duties generally apply when the order exceeds 150 €.
When you import a large volume for your e-commerce, the declaration must be flawless. We help you declare the correct HS code and the correct value of your goods to avoid your parcel being blocked at customs. If you are located in the USA, we adapt the declaration to help you stay under the $800 tax-free threshold.