Anatomy of Import Costs: Technical Analysis of Hidden Charges, Transport Rates and Taxes Applicable to International Purchases

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Buying products from digital stores abroad is often perceived as a simple and direct process, where the price reflected on the screen seems to promise an immediate saving against the costs of the local market. However, behind each cross-border transaction operates a complajo fiscal and logistical gear that often goes unnoticed for the consumer. When crossing the Mexican border, the goods are subject to a series of customs regulations, transport …