It’s my first order with a supplier, and I need a sample from them. They are sending it to me, but they mentioned that I have to pay customs duty when it arrives at my destination.
Is it necessary to pay the duty, or can they send it directly without any charges?
Please let me know.
Whether you need to pay customs duty on the sample depends on your country’s import regulations and the declared value of the package. Some countries allow duty-free import of samples if they are marked as “sample” and have a low declared value, but if the supplier has declared a higher value or if your country enforces duties regardless, you may have to pay. You can ask the supplier to declare the sample as having no commercial value or a minimal amount, but customs policies vary, and there’s no guarantee it will be exempt. To avoid surprises, check with your local customs office to understand the duty-free threshold and any applicable import rules for samples.