Where are billions of dollars collected as EDS?
Let me explain what constitutes EDS. It stands for “Export Development Surcharge.” This is a deduction of a quarter of one percent of all export proceeds that we earn which…
Let me explain what constitutes EDS. It stands for “Export Development Surcharge.” This is a deduction of a quarter of one percent of all export proceeds that we earn which…
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