February 11, 2026 · 6 min read
Why your import profit disappears between the quote and the warehouse
The five costs importers most often leave out of a landed cost estimate, and how to catch them before you commit to a price.
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Notes on import costing
A small number of reviewed articles, each answering a question we have been asked more than once. Dated, attributed, and revised when the facts change.
January 28, 2026 · 5 min read
HS codes: what they tell you, and what they never tell you
The first six digits are international. The duty rate is not. A practical guide to using HS codes without kidding yourself.
Read the noteFebruary 4, 2026 · 5 min read
The order Liberian import charges are actually calculated in
CIF, duty, ECOWAS Trade Levy, excise, then 13% GST — plus inspection and cargo tracking. Getting the sequence wrong changes the answer.
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