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Our objective
Support predictable administration of lawful imports and informed consideration of market access issues.
What better policy looks like
- Clear information about documentation, origin and tariff treatment.
- A practical understanding of how trade measures affect smaller importers.
- Coordination between trade policy objectives and the requirements businesses face at the border.
The evidence that matters
Identify the relevant process, jurisdiction and approximate period. Separate a government requirement from a broker, carrier or supplier practice.
Scope and context
Tariff treatment depends on the goods, their origin and the applicable rules. A trade agreement does not automatically remove excise duties, other taxes or domestic regulatory requirements.
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