Import processing and trade costs

Carballo, Jeronimo; Graziano, Alejandro G.; Schaur, Georg; Martincus, Christian Volpe

doi:10.1016/j.jinteco.2025.104060

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Import processing and trade costs (2025)
Journal Article
Carballo, J., Graziano, A. G., Schaur, G., & Martincus, C. V. (2025). Import processing and trade costs. Journal of International Economics, 154, Article 104060. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinteco.2025.104060

We estimate import processing costs based on the time it takes to import. To do so, we first develop a theoretical model that extends existing time-cost measures to account for uncertainty in import processing. Second, we use detailed, highly disaggr... Read More about Import processing and trade costs.