Customs Procedures

Customs and Administrative Entry Procedures and the GATT Policy Negotiations

In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Customs and Administrative Entry Procedures: Formalities applying to customs clearance of imported goods at national ports of entry, including health and sanitary certificates, certificates of origin disclosing the name and location of the manufacturer, and consular invoices. Such procedures can result in increased import costs that inhibit trade even when not intended to do so. See alsoconsular formalities and documentation and Kyoto Convention.