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Re-importation in the same state

Importation into a Customs territory of goods previously exported from that territory, where the goods have not been changed.

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A refrigerated container. For long storage in transit (or in ports) must be plugged into a ship’s power system (or port’s). Temporary power units can be attached that last for 18-36 hours.

Read more Registered Baggage

Baggage which, once registered in the departure airport, is neither accessible to the traveller during the flight nor at the stopover if there is one. This luggage is carried in the baggage hold of the plane.

Read more Release Note

A computer printout, or manual equivalent, for a consignment of goods which has been given Customs release.

Read more Release of Goods

The action by the Customs to permit goods undergoing clearance to be placed at the disposal of the persons concerned.

Read more Relief Consignments

Goods, including vehicles, foodstuffs, medicaments, clothing, blankets, tents, prefabricated houses, water purifying and water storage items, or other goods of prime necessity.

Read more Relief from Import Duties

Clearance of goods for home use free of import duties and taxes, irrespective of their normal tariff classification.

Read more Remission of Import Duties

The waiver of payment, in whole or in part, of import duties and taxes where payment has not been made.

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