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Why Aren't Customs Costs Included in My Quote?

The quote provided by Beeontrade does not include costs for customs duties, VAT, customs exams, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF), or fees charged by Partner Government agencies

These costs may be included on your invoice if they apply to your shipment. You can estimate the amount of customs duties you will be charged by using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule code for your product.


Customs exams may be conducted randomly and the associated costs will be the responsibility of the importer.


The HMF is charged for imports to the U.S. through ocean ports and is calculated based on the declared value of the cargo.
The MPF is charged for most imports to the U.S. and is calculated based on the declared value of the cargo, with a minimum fee of $26.22 and a maximum of $508.70.


If your product falls under the jurisdiction of a Partner Government agency (such as the FDA, USDA, or FWS), there may be an additional fee listed on your invoice.