# import duty risk assessment

*Last updated: 2026-06-19*

> An import duty risk assessment is a structured process that companies use to systematically identify and quantify the customs risks embedded in their import operations.

An import duty risk assessment is a structured process that companies use to systematically identify and quantify the customs risks embedded in their import operations. Four core risk categories are examined: classification risk (is the goods' tariff code correct?), valuation risk (will the declared customs value withstand scrutiny?), origin risk (will preferential duty claims be accepted?), and external risk (new anti-dumping measures, sanctions, or import restrictions). The findings feed directly into cost calculations, enabling businesses to price in potential post-clearance demands and close compliance gaps before an audit surfaces them. In trade environments subject to frequent tariff changes or shifting rules of origin, this assessment forms the backbone of sound import cost planning.

**Source:** [https://www.wcoomd.org](https://www.wcoomd.org)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | import duty risk assessment |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 113 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-19 |
| Source | https://www.wcoomd.org |

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