How do I declare paper with FOEX-indexed pricing?

The price resulting from the formula on the fixing date is declared. Camtom records the FOEX reference index and documents the price calculation.

Are packaging designs additions?

Yes. Artwork, designs and dies provided by the importer to the manufacturer are additions under Art. 65 section II LA. Camtom quantifies them automatically.

Does Camtom handle batch MVEs for high volume?

Yes. Camtom allows processing multiple invoices and generating corresponding MVEs in batch, ideal for the paper industry with frequent operations.

Are printing costs at origin part of the value?

If printing is performed before export and is part of the imported product, it is included in the transaction value. Camtom integrates it automatically.

Does the MVE apply for recycled paper imports?

Yes. The MVE is mandatory for every import, including recycled raw materials. The transaction value is declared normally.

How do I declare paper with FOEX-indexed pricing?

The price resulting from the formula on the fixing date is declared. Camtom records the FOEX reference index and documents the price calculation.

Are packaging designs additions?

Yes. Artwork, designs and dies provided by the importer to the manufacturer are additions under Art. 65 section II LA. Camtom quantifies them automatically.

Does Camtom handle batch MVEs for high volume?

Yes. Camtom allows processing multiple invoices and generating corresponding MVEs in batch, ideal for the paper industry with frequent operations.

Are printing costs at origin part of the value?

If printing is performed before export and is part of the imported product, it is included in the transaction value. Camtom integrates it automatically.

Does the MVE apply for recycled paper imports?

Yes. The MVE is mandatory for every import, including recycled raw materials. The transaction value is declared normally.

MVE by industry

MVE for the paper and packaging industry

Paper, cardboard and packaging material importers handle large volumes with prices linked to pulp and recycled paper indices. The MVE requires correct declaration of transaction values that fluctuate with commodity markets. Camtom automates MVE generation for this high-volume industry.

MVE challenges in your industry

Valuing paper and cardboard with prices indexed to pulp benchmarks (FOEX, RISI)

Handling high-volume operations with multiple grades and specifications per shipment

Declaring conversion and finishing costs performed at origin as part of the value

Including packaging designs and artwork provided to the manufacturer as additions

Documenting cumulative volume discounts in annual contracts

How Camtom solves it

Camtom records pulp reference indices and validates price consistency

Processes multiple products per shipment and generates consolidated MVEs in minutes

Includes conversion costs as part of transaction value when they precede export

Quantifies provided packaging designs and declares them as additions

Manages cumulative discounts with supporting documentation for audits

Common products and tariff codes

Bond and offset paper4802.55

Corrugated cardboard4808.10

Kraft paper4804.11

Paperboard4810.13

Tissue paper4803.00

Flexible packaging3920.20

Labels and adhesives4821.10

Frequent additions to value

Packaging designs provided
Artwork and printing plates
Special finishing costs
Dies provided to manufacturer

Most common valuation method

Transaction value (Art. 64 LA) — Method 1

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MVE for the paper and packaging industry

MVE challenges in your industry

How Camtom solves it

Common products and tariff codes

Frequent additions to value

Frequently asked questions

MVE for the paper and packaging industry

MVE challenges in your industry

How Camtom solves it

Common products and tariff codes

Frequent additions to value

Frequently asked questions