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U.S: Cut Tariffs Legally with First Sale

šŸ”Pay less in U.S. import duties by using this fully legal customs valuation method most importers ignore.


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The U.S. First Sale Rule lets importers legally declare a lower customs value and reduce tariffs. If your supply chain includes a manufacturer, a middleman, and then you, you might qualify to base your customs value on the factory price—not the price you pay. Here's how it works and whether it's right for you.


Arne's Takeaways

  • If you buy through a middleman, you could legally reduce duties by up to 25%.

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