New Customs Regulations for Shipments to Lebanon
Published on: 5/28/2013 8:49:00 AM :
In accordance with the new Customs Authority and the Ministry of
Telecommunications regulations in Lebanon, all mobile devices shipped to the country
will be held for formal clearance and proper approvals by the Ministry of Telecommunications.
This regulation is applicable on all mobile devices whether they
are new or used, and regardless of their value.
Prohibited Items - International Express
Published on: 4/7/2013 9:23:00 AM :
Why are some items prohibited?
It's very important not to ship prohibited and dangerous items
as Express shipments. While some may initially appear harmless, under certain conditions
they can easily become dangerous. Air and temperature changes, for example, could
cause a prohibited item to leak, ignite or explode.
Prohibited items are goods that are not allowed under the provisions
of any law, notices, order or system issued by a legally authorized agency, and
therefore can't enter the country.
Restricted items Restricted Items are related to commodity, value,
quantity and local country laws and regulations. These goods require approval from
the designated authorities prior to importing into a country.
For more info, please download this file: Prohibited and Restricted
items - International Express.
If prohibited items are found, Aramex will either:
1. Hold the shipment in a safe location pending further instructions
2. Discard the shipment
3. Handover the shipment to the appropriate local authorities
4. Return the shipment (if possible)
Many countries have additional local restrictions, prohibitions
and acceptance processes for certain commodities to be shipped. Shipments are subject
to inspection and possible delays by customs or representatives of other government
authorities. It is the shipper´s responsibility to comply with current government
regulations or laws applicable in each country. Please refer to the Country Information
page to check the prohibited/restricted items by country.
Customs Terminologies
Published on: 1/22/2013 5:20:00 PM
Bill of entry: A document issued by
customs authorities for importers or exporters to specify the type, quantity and
destination of the goods being carried or shipped out; and it acts as proof of submission
for custom authorities.
Certificate of Origin: A statement signed
by the exporter, and attested by a local Chamber of Commerce, indicating which country
the goods are manufactured in.
CIF: An abbreviation used in some international
sales contracts, when the selling price includes all "Costs, Insurance and Freight"
for the goods sold.
Commercial Invoice A document supplied
by the shipper that provides information about the goods, including the following
details:
Full details of shipper and recipient's names and addresses
Clear description of goods
Quantity of each item of goods
HS Codes
Origin of each item
Unit price
Total price and currency
Total number and type of packages
Total gross and net weight of goods
Shipper's signature or stamp
Country of Origin (COO): Specifies the
country where the goods were manufactured in.
Customs Authorities: The Government
agency which is responsible for the administration of customs law and the collection
of duties and taxes, which also has the responsibility for application of other
laws and regulations relating to the import, export, movement or storage of goods.
Customs Broker: A licensed expert that
clears imported / exported goods through customs. The broker's role includes preparation
of documents and/or electronic submissions, and the calculation and payments of
taxes/duties.
Customs/Import Declaration: Any statement
or action, in any form prescribed or accepted by customs, giving them the required
information.
Customs Duties: Tax levied on imported
goods by the customs authorities of a country.
Customs inspection: Authority given
to customs officers to examine goods entering the country.
Delivery order: A document from a port
authority which authorizes the clearance of the goods from customs.
Destination Country: The country that
will be final destination for goods.
Duties exemption: Goods of a certain
value or type allowed by the government into the country without having to pay the
regular duties that apply to those goods.
Goods: Any natural material or equipment,
animal, industrial or anything that may be classified under a tariff heading.
Harmonized System (HS Code): The international
system published by the World Customs Organization that sets out with a systemized
form the goods handled in international trade.
Import License: A local authorization
issued by a specialized authority for the importation or exportation of goods subject
to restriction.
Importer code: Code issued by customs
administration to a corporate entity for its customs transaction.
Incoterms: The recognized abbreviation
for International Commercial terms. Incoterms defines the responsibilities of both
the seller and the buyer under the contract of sale. They are the authoritative
rules when it comes to determining the allocation and split of the costs and risks
between the seller and the buyer.
Packing List: A shipping document that
accompanies packages, which is usually inside the package itself. It includes the
following details:
Type and quantity of each package (carton, bag, roll, box, etc.)
Contents of each package matching the details mentioned in a commercial invoice
Gross and net weight of each package
Shipper's signature or stamp
Pro-forma Invoice: An invoice provided
by a shipper prior to importing goods, informing the receiver of the kinds and quantities
of goods to be sent, their value and specifications.
Prohibited goods: Any goods that are
not allowed under the provisions of any law, notices, order or system issued by
a legally authorized agency, and therefore can't enter the country.
Restricted goods: Any goods that are
restricted under the provisions of any law, notices, order or system issued by a
legally authorized agency, and which requires approval from the designated authorities
prior to importing into a country.
Tariff: A levy imposed by a government
on imported goods based on HS Codes.
VAT (Value Added Tax): A tax on the
purchase price which the end user pays.
Waybill: A document issued by a carrier
which gives details and instructions relating to a shipment including, origin, destination,
route, shipper's and recipient's details.
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