2015 October No.44 – Valuation


A shipment is invoiced at $100,000. The price for the merchandise includes international shipment costs, insurance costs, customs duties, and other federal taxes. The ocean freight paid is $6,000, the insurance paid is $850, the Duty rate is 6.5%, and a Harbour Maintenance Fee and Merchandise Processing Fee are paid at .125% and .3463%, respectively. What is the Transaction Value of the shipment?

A) 93150

B) 87079.35

C) 93482.93

D) 100000

E) 92712.95

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The Answer is: B

Citation: 19 USC 1401a(b)(4)(A), 19 CFR 152.102(f), 19 USC 1401a(b)(3)(B),
19 CFR 152.103(i)(2))

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