Customs update - 8th May 2008
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To date, regular customs/clearance regime still applies in Yangon.
Relief goods remain channelled through Government upon arrival
The Government’s approval for importation needs to be obtained prior to arrival of cargo. Tax is exempted for humanitarian food assistance and a Tax Exemption Certificate needs to be obtained prior to the cargo clearance. Please contact the Ministry of Revenue and Finance for more information [Minister of Revenue and Finance is the one to grant exemptions].Under the existing rules and regulations, all incoming consignments of the goods must be cleared through the Customs Department under Import Declaration Form (CUSDEC – 1). The Import Declaration Form is to be accompanied by the following documents:
1. Import licence / permit
2. Invoice
3. Bill of Lading or Air Consignment Note
4. Packing List
5. Other Certificates and Permits issued by the relevant Government Departments as a condition for Import.
Involved in the import process, the Food and Drug Administration Department of the Ministry of Health must inspect food commodities and issue a Health Certificate. The Trade Council of the Ministry of Trade also must issue a certificate for other commodities.
Source
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GVT Myanmar
Activities : Customs-Immigration
Type of document : Procedure
Country : MM MMR 104 Myanmar
Publication date 2008-May-08
Activities : Customs-Immigration
Type of document : Procedure
Country : MM MMR 104 Myanmar
Publication date 2008-May-08
