Taxes, Customs & Duties for International Shipments

Customs Clearance Notice

All international shipments must undergo customs clearance in the destination country. While Router-switch.com handles order fulfillment, we strongly recommend customers research their country's import regulations, including potential duties and taxes, before placing orders.

Why Customers Trust Us:

With 20+ years of experience:

99.9% of our shipments clear customs smoothly

Your order will arrive even if customs holds it temporarily

We provide:

Professionally prepared shipping documentation

Compliant products and packaging

Experienced carrier partnerships

Key Factors Affecting Customs Clearance

The customs clearance process is subject to variation based on the following determining factors:

Port Discrepancies	Different entry ports may apply varying clearance standards Inspection equipment and staff allocation differ by port
Operational Variations	Customs officers' discretion may affect processing Identical shipments may face different inspection criteria on different days
Workload Volume	Peak season shipments may experience extended clearance times Holiday periods often see processing delays
Security Protocols	International situations may trigger temporary security upgrades Major events often lead to enhanced inspections
Métodos de envío	Air/sea/land freight follow different clearance procedures Express shipments typically have different inspection ratios than standard freight
Country of Origin	Goods from different countries face distinct tariff policies Certain nations may require stricter quarantine measures
Package Characteristics	Including but not limited to: Physical dimensions and weight External packaging integrity X-ray imaging profile Cargo stacking method
Goods Composition	Sensitive items may trigger intensive inspection Product categories determine applicable regulations
Declared Value	Different value thresholds apply to clearance channels Customs may challenge or reassess declared values
Documentation	Essential documents include: Accurate commercial invoice Complete certificate of origin Valid special permits (where applicable)
Inspection Mechanisms	Standard procedures include: Random sampling checks Targeted inspection of high-risk goods Batch reviews for specific categories

Note: These factors may individually or collectively impact clearance timelines. We recommend thorough preparation before shipment.

Importer Responsibilities:

The consignee (shipment recipient) is automatically designated as the importer in all cases. As the importer, you are fully responsible for:

Payment of all applicable customs duties

Resolution of any issues arising from customs inspections or holds

For drop shipments, your end customer becomes the legal importer. They bear liability for:

All assessed import duties and sales taxes

Any customs inspection-related matters

Note: Customs duties and taxes are calculated based on the product type, quantity, and declared value. As the importer, you are responsible for these charges.

Preguntas frecuentes

Q1: How much will I pay in taxes/duties?

All import charges are the buyer's responsibility. We cannot provide tax estimates - please consult your local customs authority for accurate information based on your order's declared value.

Q2: Who is responsible for paying import taxes and duties?

The package recipient (consignee) is always responsible for all import duties and taxes. For drop shipments, your customer becomes the liable party. Charges are calculated based on the product category and declared value/quantity of your shipment, according to the destination country's regulations.

Q3: What are my chances of clearing customs successfully?

Based on our 20+ years of experience, over 99.9% of shipments clear customs without issues. Even when temporarily held for inspection, packages are ultimately released after processing.

Q4: What makes Router-switch.com shipments reliable for customs?

We ensure all shipments have complete, professional documentation and compliant product packaging, with correct declared values - key factors that minimize inspection risks according to global customs standards.

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Customs Clearance Notice

Why Customers Trust Us:

Key Factors Affecting Customs Clearance

Importer Responsibilities:

Preguntas frecuentes

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