GISTnet Tips: 2002-03-07

General:
Do you know what VAT is?  See the GISTnet glossary at
http://www.gistnet.com/sub/glossary/value_added_tax.html.

Customs Brokers and Importers:
Do you know the proper method for determining customs value? See the
GISTnet glossary definition for "basis of appraisement" at
http://www.gistnet.com/sub/glossary/basis_of_appraisement.html. Follow the
links to each method.

Freight Forwarders and Exporters:
Exports may be subject to controls for a variety of reasons.  See the
GISTnet library text at http://www.gistnet.com/sub/text/56:k723.toc for
details.