How to Calculate Import Duties and Taxes (Quick Example)

Overview

Checklist and example for estimating costs: taxable base, tariff, VAT/IGIC/IPSI and associated charges.

Quick Steps

1. Gather the data: shipment reference, sender/recipient and approximate date.
2. Identify the blocking point: documentation, customs, final delivery or incident.
3. Activate the solution: prepare the documents or request help with a single, clear message.

Checklist (to avoid delays)

• Commercial invoice with complete details (company/individual, tax ID, address).
• Accurate description of the goods (material, use, quantity, value).
• Agreed Incoterm (defines responsibilities and costs).
• Packing list / packages (weight, dimensions, contents per package).

Frequently Asked Questions

• What usually causes delays? Missing documentation, incomplete invoice data or incorrect classification.
• Can I speed up a release? Yes: send the correct documentation in a single message and respond quickly to requests.
• Do you offer daily groupage? Yes: daily groupage departures to Melilla, Ceuta, Gibraltar, Nador and Tanger Med (see links below).

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Related Guides

• What is the TARIC/HS code and how to choose it (without errors)
• Customs document checklist: invoice, packing list, incoterms and authorisations

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