Insights & Updates

Customs Valuation Series

September 17, 2026

Stop Budgeting Blind: How Customs Actually Calculates Duties and VAT

Stop Budgeting Blind: How Customs Actually Calculates Duties and VAT Most importers assume import taxes apply only to their commercial invoice, creating massive cash-flow shortfalls when cargo hits port. Here is the cascading mathematical waterfall you need to budget to the exact cent.

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August 5, 2026

Are You Overpaying Customs Duties? The Cost of CMTA Misclassification

Discover how tariff misclassification under the Philippine CMTA can trigger 250% surcharges or cargo seizure, and learn how proactive customs brokerage protects your bottom line.

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