customs

The U.S. collected $195 billion in customs duties, more than double the prior year.

“Rising unemployment, the somewhat bumpy start of the new federal government, and the uncertain customs policy of the U.S. are not currently creating a mood of optimism among consumers.”

For example, a quote for a shipment from China to Charlotte, N.C., could take a worker several days because of the complexity of figuring out routes, carriers and customs paperwork.

In recent weeks, Indians have flooded social media with complaints about corrupt tax inspectors and customs officials.

“I didn’t know if that was included in the price, or if that was going to be collected by customs or somebody else.”