E-commerce · Economics

Duty and currency sensitivity

Published · Reviewed by The Diligence Standard Team · Updated

Imported-product margin can change quickly when tariff classification, duty rates or exchange rates move.

Records to reconcile

  • Customs entries
  • Supplier currency terms
  • SKU gross margin

Warning signal

Historical margin reflects favorable rates or classifications that may not continue.

Transaction impact

Reorder economics and working capital can deteriorate after closing.

Response

Stress duty and currency scenarios and avoid capitalizing unsupported upside.