Construction

Import Duty on Imported Plant & Machinery

Capitalizing customs duties on imported construction equipment (e.g., excavator, tower crane).

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Plant & Machinery (Fixed Asset)Asset (+)12,000.00-
Cash in BankAsset (-)-12,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Import duties on plant are part of the asset's total cost and are capitalized. They increase the depreciable base of the equipment.

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