Introduction

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

....ade Agreements' have become a prominent feature, in the trading system, allowing preferential tariff treatment to partnering countries. Customs officer, at the port, is required to have sufficient knowledge of all existing trade agreements and ability to apply and implement the correct rules corresponding to each of trade agreements, under which the preferential benefit claim has been made. 1.3 W....

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

Full Text of the Document

X X   X X   Extracts   X X   X X

....as agreed under Customs Act 1962. * To highlight any issues in implementation of the agreement and suggest amendments. * To study possible mechanisms to reduce compliance costs and dwell time, with respect to clearance of goods, claiming preferential tariff. At the time of Customs clearance * To ensure that goods claiming preferential tariff treatment meet all the conditions as laid out in ....