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Understanding Iraqi import duties can help importers better engage in international trade.

1. Choose the right mode of transport 1.1 Ocean transport: a low-cost option for large quantities of goods 1.2 Air transport: fast but costly 1.3 Express and integrated logistics services: flexible but expensive 1.4 Railway transport: a compromise between cost and timeliness 2. Optimize cargo packaging and weight 2.1 Avoid overpackaging 2.2 Reduce unnecessary accessories and packaging materials 2.3 Reasonable weight distribution 3. Plan ahead and arrange transportation time flexibly 3.1 Avoid peak transportation season 3.2 Choose transportation time flexibly 4. Choose the right freight forwarder and negotiate freight 4.1 Choose a freight forwarder 4.2 Freight negotiation and contract signing 5. Integrate goods and share logistics 5.1 LCL transportation and integrate goods 5.2 Use third-party logistics platforms 6. Avoid hidden fees and pay freight in advance

In international shipping, container ships, bulk carriers, tankers and ro-ro ships are the most common types of cargo ships, and their carrying capacity ranges from several thousand tons to hundreds of thousands of tons.

When the package arrives in the US, the US Customs will determine whether tariffs need to be paid based on the declared information of the package. If the value of the package exceeds $800, or the commodity category is taxable, the customs will notify the relevant parties to pay the tariff.

Legally and technically, shippers can choose to ship goods independently without using a freight forwarder. That is, companies or individuals can be responsible for all aspects of the goods, such as transportation arrangements, document processing, customs clearance, etc.

The average transportation time for sea transportation is about 15 to 45 days, while that for air transportation is about 3 to 7 days. However, this is only theoretical data, and uncontrollable variables in the actual transportation process often increase uncertainty.

In the process of international cargo transportation, goods will go through complex logistics links, including loading and unloading, warehousing, customs inspection, navigation or flight, etc. These links are full of unpredictable risks, and cargo insurance exists to prevent these risks.

Sea transportation is undoubtedly the most economical choice for international transportation from China, especially when large quantities of goods need to be transported over long distances. The scale effect and low fuel cost of sea transportation make it the first choice for many companies.

The most common shipping route between China and the United States is the Trans-Pacific route. Container ships depart from major ports in China, cross the vast Pacific Ocean, and finally arrive at ports on the west coast of the United States.

One of the biggest advantages of FCL transportation is efficiency. The entire container does not need to be mixed with other goods during loading, transportation and unloading. One of the biggest advantages of LCL transportation is saving transportation costs.