Aduanas e Impuestos
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Anti-dumping duties: Extra taxes you didn't expect
Understand why some goods face massive extra taxes and how to check if your items are affected.
Customs Clearance Process for Import and Export
Learn about the customs clearance process and its importance in trade. Find out how to clear customs and start your import or export journey
Customs disbursement fees: why they exist and how to avoid them
Disbursement or handling fees are what couriers charge for paying your import taxes upfront. Learn how they work and legitimate ways to avoid them.
Why is my package stuck in customs inspection?
Common reasons for customs delays and what actually happens when your parcel is pulled for a random inspection.
EU import taxes in 2026: VAT, duties and the new €3 parcel duty
How EU import charges work in 2026: VAT on every parcel, the end of the €150 duty-free band, and what the new flat duty means for cheap orders.
Gift exemptions for international shipping: limits by country
How gift exemptions actually work, the limits in the US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia, and why marking an order as "gift" backfires.
How to calculate import duty on a package (worked example)
The exact customs math: product value plus shipping, duty by HS code, then VAT on top, plus courier fees. Worked example for a real parcel.
HS codes explained: what they are and how to find yours
What an HS code is, how the 6-digit system works, free official lookup tools, and why the wrong code delays or overtaxes your parcel.
My package is stuck in customs. Here is what to do
Package stuck in customs? Follow this step-by-step plan: what each status means, who to contact first, real timelines, and when to pay or dispute.
Restricted and prohibited items: the list
The real list: batteries, perfumes, vapes, food, aerosols, medication and more. What is banned, what is restricted, and what happens if you try anyway.
UK import taxes explained: VAT and customs duty
A guide to UK import taxes for international packages, including the £135 threshold and the 20% VAT rate.
US de minimis ended: what the $800 rule change means for you
The US suspended its $800 duty-free threshold in 2025. See what you pay now, what the exceptions are, and how to avoid surprise fees at delivery.
What is IOSS and why was I charged VAT twice?
How the EU's IOSS system collects VAT at checkout, why you sometimes still get charged at delivery, and how to get the double charge refunded.