International Customs Day & Week 2022

NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2022 14 MORE ON PAGE 21 CUSTOMS WEEK 1 The name of the supplier, consisting of contact details, including an address. 2 The name of the buyer/im- porter, along with contact details, including an address. 3 An order number of refer- ence, to correspondence be- tween the supplier and buyer/ importer. 4 The country of origin as well as the expected country of final destination. 5 Terms of payment – an accu- rate description of the terms of payment should be given (Open Account, No Funds, Letter of Credit, Bill of Collection, Cash on Delivery). 6 Currency of sale –The currency used in the purchase of the goods should be stated on the invoice. 7 Terms and conditions of deliv- ery – FOB (Free on Board), CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight Paid), FOA (Free on Air), CFR (Cost and Freight Paid), CIP (Carriage and Insurance Paid). 8 A complete and clear descrip- tion of the imported goods (including brand marks), each item should be identified in suffi- cient detail to allow for its recogni- tion and for its correct classification under the Customs Tariff. 9 The packing details must be represented on the invoice unless a separate packing list is provided. 10 The external dimensions, cubic capacity, weight, numbers and content of each package shipped. 11 Quantity and unit price – The quantity and unit price for each commod- ity should be stated. If discounts are granted it should also be clearly stated on the invoice. 12 Packing, freight, and other specific costs, in- surance – These charges should be stated in as much detail as possible. 13 Total invoice amount – A grand total of the prices for all commodities should be stated. ‘Jamaica Customs…Keeping Our Customers in Focus’ FEATURES OF A PROPER INVOICE CUSTOMS TIPS 4 Air passengers, if available, present your Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN) to the customs officer at the airport if you have unaccompanied shipment; this will prevent or reduce delays when clearing your shipment at the port or point of clearance. 5 Be fully aware of what is given to you by another party, when travel- ling, as you will be held accountable for the contents of your luggage. 6 Utilise the ‘Appointment System’ instituted by some port operators and warehouses, in order to prevent or reduce wait time.