Merchandise Processing Fee 2023

So you have just cleared your first shipment into the US. Upon receipt of your invoice, you notice an additional charge that does not equal the original expenses you had expected. When you inquire, the US custom broker explains that every shipment into the US is subject to MPF. In this blog, we will explain what MPF is, when it is applicable, and how it is calculated.

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Merchandise Processing Fee 2023

Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | So you have just cleared your first shipment into the U.S. and the prospects for increasing exports to the U.S. are high; your business plan is coming together.

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