U vindt hier een overzicht van wereldwijde updates betreft douane- en verzendformaliteiten.
Deze kunnen impact hebben op de processen en operationele activiteiten van TNT Express. Door het uitrollen van contingency plannen trachten we de impact waar mogelijk te beperken.
Saudi Arabia new import regulation
Effective January 1st 2012, all shipments consigned to Saudi Arabia with a declared value above US$100 must be cleared in the actual importer name, the IOR on the Customs declaration must reflect the name of the consignee as per the consignment note and the shipping documents.
To comply with the new regulation and avoid any delays in clearance, consignees in Saudi Arabia will need to prepare an authorisation letter in favour of TNT as the clearing agent and provide a copy of the trade license. In the case of personal shipments a copy of the consignee's ID must be attached to the clearance documents.
It is recommended that you communicate with your clients who ship to Saudi Arabia now in order to avoid unnecessary delays in January.
15 december 2011
Please be advised that all consignments imported to Thailand for the purpose of Exhibitions or Seminars should not be consigned to Hotels, exhibition centres or Resorts. They must be consigned to clear and correct authorised names and addresses or juristic persons concerned in the Country of Import. It is important that the Importer of record must be registered in the Customs E-Paperless system upon importation to Thailand.
If the above advice is not followed then any then there may be charges for amendments to the customs entry or any other customs clearance charges.
ALCOHOL RESTRICTIONS - NORWAY
15 december 2011
Please be advised that it is prohibited to send alcohol to companies in Norway unless they have an import license.
There is however allowed to send alcohol to a private person, as long as the receiver/buyer on the commercial invoice is a private person and his/hers social security number is stated on the invoice.
If the alcohol is a gift, it is important that not only 'gift' is stated on the commercial invoice but also what kind of alcohol (e.g. white wine - Chardonnay 6 x 0.75cl bottles).
The receiver will be charged import and excise duties even if it is a gift.
GIFTS - NORWAY
15 december 2011
Please be advised that gifts to private persons and companies in Norway are subject of normal customs clearance, meaning that the receiver will be charged import duties.
The only exception is gifts from a private person to a private person when the value of the goods are below NOK 1000,- and when the receivers social security number is stated on the invoice.
The commercial invoice must reflect this in order to avoid a normal customs clearance and import duties.
It is however important that 'gift' is stated on the commercial invoice in addition to a more detailed description of the goods.
15 december 2011
The following goods are restricted for carriage as courier in Kenya:
15 december 2011
Effectively 1 January 2012, all classes of medical devices (Class A, B, C and D) will have import controls through TradeNet.
Following the implementation of TradeNet Control for the import of medical devices with risk classifications C and D (moderate and high risk) in 01 June 2011, the control will be extended to Class A and B (low and low-moderate risk) medical devices starting next year.
To help you minimise clearance delays and obtain successful customs declaration, here is a list of mandatory information an importer is required to produce for the TradeNet® declaration:
1. Valid importer license number
2. Valid device registration number obtained from the Singapore Medical Device Register (SMDR) / Transition List number / approval number
3. HS Code obtained from the Medical Device Branch (MDB)
4. Product code
5. Quantity to be imported
6. HS quantity unit of measurement
Upon producing the above information for declaration, customs approval is required from HSA. The turnaround time for a successful submission with complete and valid information via TradeNet is approximately 4 hours.
For information on how to perform TradeNet declarations for medical devices, please refer to the Industry briefing slides available online at: http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/hsaportal/en/health_products_regulation/medical_devices/tradenet.html
The Medical Device Branch (MDB) is the controlling agency for the import of medical devices in Singapore through TradeNet. If you have any enquiries regarding TradeNet Control on Medical Devices, please email to HSA_MDB_Tradenet@hsa.gov.sg or contact MDB at 6866 3560.
21 december 2011
Please note the new update on used spare parts to Saudi Arabia as per the Saudi customs circular effective Nov 30th 2011
Used vehicles spare parts are prohibited goods and not allowed to be imported with the exception of the following:
- Renewed Engines
- Renewed Gear machine
- Renewed external vehicles shell (external Body)
All new parts must be oil and grease free packed in wooden boxes and the parts must clearly show RENEWED imprinted on the parts itself.
Also, used home appliances are prohibited into Saudi Arabia except for personal use.
21 december 2011
Restricted goods into Thailand are prohibited unless a permit from the relevant government authority is granted to complete the customs formalities prior to or upon the shipment arrival. These articles include Buddha images and religious or ancient artifacts and antiques, firearms and ammunition including explosive items and fireworks, toys, plants and planting materials, live animals, pets and animal products, automobiles and automobile parts, food and medical supplies, cigars, cigarettes, tobaccos and alcoholic beverages (small and limited quantities for personal use may be brought in duty free) and wireless transmitters and receivers, including radio equipment.
LIQUEURS RESTRICTIONS - THAILAND
Please be advised that it is restricted to send alcoholic beverages or liqueurs of quantities exceeding 10 litres to Thailand. These consignments are subject to an import permit from the Excise Department under the application process that has to be taken care of by the Importer of record (normally the receiver) regardless of the intention of sender to send as gifts during the festive seasons. It is mandatory that not only the word "gift" is stated on the commercial invoice but also what kind of alcoholic beverage must be described in detailed description (e.g. Red Wine - Bordeaux 6 x 0.75 cc. bottles).The receiver/importer is subject to be imposed the import and excise duties even those are sent as gifts. If anyone wants to send alcoholic beverages or liqueurs to Thailand please be informed of the aforementioned instructions.
CIGARETTES, CIGARS OR TOBACCOS - THAILAND
Please be advised that cigarettes, cigars, and tobaccos are duty free only if the quantity does not exceed 200 cigarettes or 500 grams for cigars/tobaccos accompanying with travellers to Thailand respectively. But, those imported to Thailand as cargo are subject to import duty, VAT and excise tax. The import permit must be granted from the Excise Department under the application process taken care by the Importer of record regardless of the intention of sender to send such consignments as gifts during the festive seasons. They are subject to formal customs clearance, meaning that the receiver/importer is subject to import and excise duties. However, It is important that a clear goods description must be stated on the commercial invoice in addition to a more detailed description of the goods.
FOOD INCLUDING TEA AND COFFEE - THAILAND
Please be advised that all kinds of food imported into Thailand are subject to be controlled by the FDA, Ministry of Public Health. Without exception for those imported to Thailand as Festive Gifts. Anyway, there may be relaxation of any required import permit subject to the limited quantity allowed as shown below
It is advised that excise material should not be routed through standard product provision. Special Services should be used for excise material because of the high risk and specific handling of goods of this nature.
27 december 2011
The following requirements will be needed for customs clearance process from the 1st of January 2012
1 - The actual consignee or final receiver is required to be identified as IOR ( Import Of Record)
2 - Custom's declaration form must be accompanied by:
- A copy of the consignee's commercial registration. This CR must support & match with the imported commodities.
- A copy of letter of authorization to TNT customs broker in SA to clear the shipment on behalf of the importer.
- HS code must be declared in front of each item in original commercial invoice.
3 - For personal imports, a copy of the national ID for Saudi and Passport number or ID number for non-Saudi should be provided & attached to the custom's declaration form.
To ensure smooth & fast clearance of inbound shipments into SA, it is very important to provide the necessary documentation & information with or prior to arrival of the shipment to SA borders.
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