High seas sale recognition permits bills of entry in buyer's name if contractual and title documents are produced. Bills of Entry may be noted in the name of a High Seas Buyer/Allottee if the importer produces satisfactory evidence: a valid enforceable contract with commencement date and loss/damage provisions and the original negotiable Bill of Lading duly endorsed in favour of the buyer/allottee or a Delivery Order. Statutory conditions for importation, assessment and clearance remain the importer's responsibility; declarations, bonds and post import evidence must be furnished by the importer and benefits will be denied where the importer lacks prima facie capability to fulfil conditions.
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High seas sale recognition permits bills of entry in buyer's name if contractual and title documents are produced.
Bills of Entry may be noted in the name of a High Seas Buyer/Allottee if the importer produces satisfactory evidence: a valid enforceable contract with commencement date and loss/damage provisions and the original negotiable Bill of Lading duly endorsed in favour of the buyer/allottee or a Delivery Order. Statutory conditions for importation, assessment and clearance remain the importer's responsibility; declarations, bonds and post import evidence must be furnished by the importer and benefits will be denied where the importer lacks prima facie capability to fulfil conditions.
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