Value for duty (VFD) is the value used to calculate the amount of duty owed on imported goods. The VFD is decided by the customs authority officials of the importing country, and it depends on the transaction value of the goods, adjusted for specific factors.
The transaction value of the goods is the price actually paid or payable for the goods, including the freight and insurance costs. The VFD can be adjusted for specific factors.
Some of the factors that can affect the VFD includes:
In the United States, VFD is more commonly referred to as a ‘Customs Value’ or ‘Transaction Value’.
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