A disbursement service fee is a charge imposed when importers utilize a third party to pay the customs duties and taxes on their behalf instead of directly settling the payment themselves. This fee, typically calculated as a percentage of the duties, covers the administrative costs and effort involved in processing the payment and ensuring compliance with customs regulations. The third-party service provider acts as an intermediary, handling the disbursement of funds to the customs authorities on behalf of the importer. The disbursement service fee compensates the third party for their role in facilitating the payment process and managing the associated administrative tasks.

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