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How Customs Valuation Rewires Multinational Margins
Multinationals are quietly redefining what their goods cost on paper to minimize duties. We explore how companies like Audi and Bosch manipulate customs valuation by shifting costs from the product itself to intangible services, royalties, and post-sale support. With the U.S. trade deficit widening and tariffs creating new friction, this hidden layer of financial engineering is becoming a critical part of corporate strategy. Lucas and Luna break down the mechanics of transfer pricing in logistics, the role of free zones, and why the latest data on import values suggests a significant shift in…
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