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Small businesses are being hit with import duty as Customs undermines trade policy

  • Written by The Conversation
imageThe "free into store" trade terms are being eroded for Australian small business.Image sourced from www.shutterstock.com

One of the most popular trade terms that small businesses take advantage of when importing goods into Australia is Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), which makes the seller responsible for any import duties and customs charges.

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