What does duty correspond to in customs valuation?

Duty in customs valuation corresponds to the value of goods as determined by customs authorities for the purpose of calculating import duties. This value is often based on the price paid for the goods or their customs value at the time they enter the country.

In many customs jurisdictions, including the United States, the valuation of goods for duty purposes is tied to their classification and the conditions of their entry into the importing country. The harmonized system and customs regulations dictate that the valuation is based on the circumstances at the time of entry, meaning the moment the goods arrive and go through the customs process. This helps ensure that the duties collected are based on an accurate assessment of the value of goods as they are officially declared in the importing country.

The other options do not accurately define the correspondence of duty in this context. For instance, while the country of origin at the time of export or production may influence tariff classification and eligibility for preferential rates, they are not directly related to the customs valuation for duty purposes at entry. Similarly, the country of destination at the time of import pertains to where the goods are going, rather than their value assessment for duty calculation.