What is 'importing country' in SAP SD-FT - Foreign Trade?

importing country - Overview

• Component: SD-FT

• Component Name: Foreign Trade

• Description: The receiving country into which merchandise is shipped.

importing country - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  The importing country is the country where goods are imported into. In SAP Foreign Trade, the importing country is used to determine the applicable customs regulations and taxes for the imported goods. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Foreign Trade, the importing country is used to determine the applicable customs regulations and taxes for the imported goods. The importing country must be specified in the master data of the material or customer in order for SAP to correctly calculate the applicable taxes and duties. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering the importing country in SAP, make sure to enter it in the correct format. For example, if you are entering a US address, make sure to enter “United States” instead of “USA” or “US”. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on how to enter and manage importing countries in SAP Foreign Trade, please refer to SAP Help documentation.