GISTnet Tips: 2001-09-19

General:
An ATA Carnet is sometimes called a "merchandise passport" because it
facilitates temporary imports in and out of many countries around the
world.  Find out when and how to use them in the GISTnet library.  For a
detailed definition, see
http://www.gistnet.com/sub/glossary/ata_carnet.html.  For handling
procedures, see http://www.gistnet.com/sub/text/2:k233.toc.

Customs Brokers and Importers:
Do you know what types of commodities require a Form 740?  See
http://www.gistnet.com/library/2/ref/fcc.html.

Exporters/Freight Forwarders/Exporters:
Get the scoop about the new requirements for non-manufactured wood packing
materials destined for the European Union.  These new requirements go into
effect October 1, 2001.  See http://www.gistnet.com/library/2/cidb/eu.html.