Duty

Definition

A tax or tariff levied by a government on imported (and sometimes exported) goods. Duty rates are determined by the HS code classification, the country of origin, and applicable trade agreements. In time-critical logistics, duty can be a significant cost factor — especially for high-value electronics or pharmaceutical shipments. Some OBC shipments qualify for temporary import duty exemption (e.g., AOG parts for repair and return, exhibition goods). FlashGL's customs brokerage team optimizes duty treatment for each shipment.