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Before determining the customs value, several aspects must be clarified. Which transaction will you use as the basis for calculating the customs value?
There are six methods for calculating the customs value. The first three methods are based on the transaction value – namely, the transaction value of the imported goods, of identical goods, or of similar goods. If these three methods cannot be used, the residual methods are the deductive method, the computed value method, or, as a last resort, the fallback method (also known as the "reasonable means" method).
When using the transaction value method, it is crucial to ensure the correct transaction is chosen. Not all transactions qualify as a purchase-sale transaction, and additional conditions apply. For example, the transaction must not involve a sale between related parties, or if it does, the relationship must not have influenced the price. Additionally, the transaction must be directed towards a "sale for export to the Union." At the time of concluding the sale, it must be clear that the goods were destined for the Union.