Customs Value Declaration
Unlike the purchase price alone – which merely reflects the invoice amount – customs value is the authoritative basis for calculating import duties, import VAT, and other charges.
Source: https://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/valuation/overview/what-is-customs-valuation.aspx
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