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# What are Duties and Taxes?

When importing items, you must pay particular charges that are determined by the destination's regulations

The charges are divided into duties, taxes, and fees.

* **Duties**: Customs duties are a type of tax on cross-border goods that are collected by customs as government revenue and to protect local industries.
* **Taxes**: Government fees placed on purchased goods coming into a country (imported). also called Sales tax/GST/VAT.
* **Fees**: Additional charges applied by customs authorities.