Tariffs are mandatory duties or taxes imposed by a government on imported goods. Understanding how they are applied is essential for international trade:
Tariff Application is Based on Country of Origin (COO)
Tariffs are determined exclusively by the product's Country of Origin (COO), not the country from which the product is shipped. This is a standard practice across global customs authorities.
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Global Rule: A product with a COO from a country subject to import duties in the destination market will incur that duty, regardless of the shipping location.
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Example 1: A product with COO China shipped to the United States will face applicable tariffs, even if it is shipped from Europe.
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Example 2: A product with COO Malaysia shipped from China to the European Union will not be subject to EU duties that may apply to China, as its COO is Malaysia.
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Tariff Payment Process and Responsibility
Customs authorities in the destination country impose the tariff on the Importer of Record. The Importer of Record is responsible for paying all duties, taxes, and fees.
Fusion Worldwide Policy on Tariff Costs
When you purchase items from Fusion Worldwide, please be aware of your responsibility regarding import duties and tariffs. This policy applies specifically to all items purchased directly through our e-commerce platform, unless explicitly agreed upon otherwise in a separate, formal, official quotation.
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Customer is Importer of Record: The customer is considered the Importer of Record and is fully responsible for all duties, tariffs, taxes (such as VAT/GST), and customs clearance fees applied by the destination country.
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Tariff Exclusion from Pricing: The prices listed on our website and in your e-commerce checkout do not include the cost of any applicable tariffs or import duties.
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Potential Additional Charges: As the Importer of Record, you may receive separate invoices from the shipping carrier (e.g., FedEx, UPS, or DHL) for these government-imposed charges upon or shortly after the delivery of your shipment. Fusion Worldwide is not involved in this final fee collection process.