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Export procedures In all cases, Customs formal entry procedures for exports must be completed prior to shipment of the goods, at the Customs Longroom Office at the Government Headquarters in Brades. Please refer to the Information Notice on completing the appropriate Customs declaration form. The Longroom Office is open Monday to Friday between 8am and 4pm (except on Public Holidays). NOTE: Customs formal entry procedures for exports cannot be completed at the Port or Airport and exporters are advised to complete entry declarations at the Customs Longroom in good time so that shipment of goods is not delayed. It is the responsibility of the exporter or their agent or broker to make the necessary arrangements for acceptance of the goods for export by the Port or Airport Authority and masters of the vessel or aircraft and to pay any or charges or fees that may be due. Acceptance for export will usually be during the normal hours of opening of the Port or Airport. If the intended export is from another location or outside of the normal hours of opening of the Port or Airport the exporter must make prior arrangements with the appropriate authority Customs at the Port or Airport will attend for export clearance outside of normal opening hours subject to prior request and arrangements being made and agreed with the Port or Airport Authority and the master of the vessel or aircraft or their designated agent. There may be a charge for Customs attendance outside of normal office hours and special arrangements may apply for attendance at locations other than the approved port or airport. In all such cases it is essential that sufficient notice is given to allow for customs attendance. Exceptions to formal customs entry requirements for exports While all exports, other than accompanied baggage are liable to the same Customs regulation and requirements, Customs do not presently require formal export entry procedures for: • Exports by parcel post or airmail except in certain circumstances for example, goods intended for repair and re-importation. • Empty containers for reshipment. • Fuel or stores for vessels or aircraft leaving Montserrat unless purchased duty free from warehouse or drawback is claimed. • Goods in transit to another country that remain on board the same vessel or aircraft on which they arrive. • Printed matter of no commercial value such as business documents carried by small parcel operators. However Customs reserve the right to examine these goods, as with other exports to prevent the export of goods that are prohibited or restricted. Export Duties and taxes There are currently no Customs duties or taxes levied on exports from Montserrat.
Export Prohibitions and restrictions The export of dangerous drugs from Montserrat is prohibited and there are also a number of other exports that are, or may be, restricted from time to time, under International Treaties or other legislation to protect the environment, for reasons of public health or to prevent the spread of plant diseases. Exporters, especially those intending to export agricultural products, or goods made from animals, plants or taken from the sea, are advised to check with the Department of Agriculture or other relevant Departments to ensure that goods intended for export are not subject to any current prohibition or restriction that may be in force. WARNING: Any prohibited or restricted items found in any export cargo will be detained for investigation that may result in criminal proceedings .There are severe penalties for the exportation of drugs or certain other prohibited items or restricted items. Restrictions on imports overseas Customs in Montserrat cannot advise on any prohibitions or restrictions that may apply to imports into another country. However advice on such restrictions may be obtained from the Department of Trade, although exporters are also advised to check in advance with the relevant import authorities that products intended for export from Montserrat are permitted to be imported into the receiving country. Products which may be banned or restricted from time to time are principally in the agricultural sector. Acceptance of goods by Customs for export from Montserrat does not guarantee the acceptance of goods into the country of intended import overseas. Exporters should also be aware that import Tariffs vary widely both in the region and internationally and exports from Montserrat may be liable to high Customs charges on import into other countries. Exports to CARICOM countries Goods exported from Montserrat to other CARICOM member states may qualify for duty free admission on import. Duty free admission is however subject to the export meeting CARICOM rules and will require production, at the time of import into the CRAICOM member state, of a CARICOM Certificate of Origin, signed and certified by the Montserrat Customs Department. CARICOM Certificates of Origin are not available from Customs Offices but can be purchased from stationary stores on island. They can only be certified by the Customs Longroom Office, normally at time of acceptance of the formal Customs export declaration. They cannot be certified by Customs at the Port or Airport. Further details on the procedures for obtaining the Certificate of Origin and the qualifying conditions can be obtained from the Customs Longroom or Headquarters in Brades.
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