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5. Duties, rules of origin and trade preferences
Explain how duty, origin rules and preference schemes change the landed cost of an order.
Take one shipment and work out its landed cost for the buyer: FOB price, freight, insurance, duty rate and any preference claimed. Trace where the fabric and yarn were made, check what the origin rule requires, and note the evidence needed to support the claim.
By the end of this module: Explain how duty, origin rules and preference schemes change the landed cost of an order.
Prerequisite: Complete module 4 and its readings first.
Who this module is for · Intermediate
- Merchandisers and export staff handling buyer orders and shipping documents
- Factory managers planning lead time, capacity and delivery commitments
- Sourcing and compliance staff working with duties, origin and buyer requirements
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Module quiz
5 questions on 5. Duties, rules of origin and trade preferences. Answer them all, then check your score before moving on. 4 correct or more is a pass. Your best score is saved on this device, and to your account when you are signed in. This is a self-check, not an accredited assessment.
1. What do rules of origin determine?
2. A shipment has an FOB value of 100,000 and faces a 12% duty. What duty is payable?
3. A trade preference removes that duty. Who mainly benefits?
4. Why can a garment made in one country still fail an origin rule?
5. What supports an origin claim if it is questioned?
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