What Is An HS Code?
You cannot ship goods internationally without the correct HS code. We explain what an HS code is, why you need one, how to get one, and how to decode them. Do you know what a smart business
09/09/2022
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You cannot ship goods internationally without the correct HS code. We explain what an HS code is, why you need one, how to get one, and how to decode them. Do you know what a smart business
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Landed cost is the sum of all expenses associated with importing your goods from China to South Africa. This includes the cost of the goods paid to your supplier, the shipping costs, clearance costs and the import taxes & duties.
It is represented on a per unit cost and helps you with:
Note: This is not what you are paying to Airpool but rather what you are paying to all the suppliers and relevant parties: Airpool, the Manufacturer of the goods and the Import Taxes (VAT & Duties)
