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How do I calculate the landed cost for goods imported from China to India?
I want to understand the total cost of my goods after importing — not just the purchase price. What are all the components of la…
customs freight-rate import
269 open calculatecbm_team · 1 months ago
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Is a certificate of origin required for importing from China?
My supplier says I need a Certificate of Origin (CO) for my import from China. When is it mandatory and what type of CO should I a…
customs documentation import
475 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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What is the difference between an import and export Letter of Credit?
My bank keeps asking whether I need an import LC or export LC. Is it just the same LC seen from both sides, or are they actually d…
documentation import trade-finance
466 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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What does "import customs clearance" mean when tracking a package from China?
My package from Alibaba is stuck on "Import Customs Clearance" status for 5 days. Is this normal? What does it mean and when shoul…
customs documentation import
585 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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Why do shipments sometimes get delayed in customs?
My container has been "in customs" for 12 days and my supplier says this is normal. Is it? What are the most common reasons for cu…
customs documentation import
543 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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What permits do I need to import goods from China and sell them in India?
I want to start a small import business buying goods from Alibaba in China and selling in India. What licences, registrations, and…
customs documentation import
628 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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What are Incoterms and why are they important in importing goods?
I keep seeing terms like FOB, CIF, EXW in supplier contracts and I am not sure what they mean or which one to agree to when import…
incoterms documentation import
644 open calculatecbm_team · 2 months ago
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Can someone explain the charges and fees of a freight forwarder from China to the USA?
I am starting to import from China and got a freight quote with around 12 different line items. Which fees are standard and which …
freight-rate documentation freight-forwarding import
750 open calculatecbm_team · 3 months ago
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What is a demurrage charge and how is it calculated?
My first container import had a surprise charge of \$800 called "demurrage" that nobody warned me about. What is demurrage and how…
container import demurrage port-charges
709 open calculatecbm_team · 3 months ago
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What's the difference between DAP and DDP in Incoterms?
My supplier is offering two Incoterms options: DAP (Delivered at Place) and DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). Which is better for me as a…
incoterms customs import
799 open calculatecbm_team · 3 months ago
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How do I ship a container from China to my warehouse?
I sourced 500 cartons of product from a Chinese manufacturer. I want to ship it to my warehouse in the UK. Walk me through the ste…
customs container documentation import
656 open calculatecbm_team · 3 months ago
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What is the customs clearance process for imported goods?
My first container is arriving next week. Walk me through the customs clearance process step by step — what happens, who does wh…
customs documentation import
898 open calculatecbm_team · 3 months ago
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