Case Files
One plausible shipment. One decision nobody questioned. The itemised bill that followed, and the cheaper paperwork that would have avoided it.
An importer budgeted 7.5% duty on aluminium extrusions from China. The commodity code also carried a 32.1% anti-dumping measure, and it cost them €67,470.
A shipment sat 11 days at the port of entry because the commercial invoice was missing one detail the declaration needed. It cost €4,100 out of a €6,000 margin.
An importer claimed preference on an agreement that covered the route, sold the goods at the preferential price, then lost €22,340 when the product failed the origin rule.
A buyer nearly lost €59,900 on a single shipment by agreeing to EXW, which made them responsible for export clearance in a country where they had no presence.
Figures in this series are representative composites based on typical published charges and penalty ranges, not data from a specific client. Actual costs vary by jurisdiction, carrier and case. Full disclaimer.