My gold jewellery was imported by a courier agent. It was hand-carried into Singapore by air without insurance coverage. What should the freight charges include?

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The airfare should be included in the freight charges and the taxable value of the goods as the intended purpose of engaging the courier is to deliver the goods.

Insurance charges were not incurred. Hence, it should not be included in the freight charges.

My gold jewellery was imported by a courier agent. It was hand-carried into Singapore by air without insurance coverage. What should the freight charges include?

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