Problems relating to Trade and Investment on Germany

 
9. Restrictive export/import trade, duty, and customs clearance
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(1) Import Licence - Export licence is required in Japan under CITES to export to Germany crocodile-skin watchband (CSW). In addition, importers must obtain import licence. It takes much time and work to export CSW to Germany. - It is requested that GOG:
-- repeals the requirement for import licence in Germany for import of CSW, as export licence issued in Japan suffices, and
-- dispenses with export/import licence requirement for samples under ATA Carnets.		 - Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
(2) Abrupt changes in HS Code Classification and Duty Rates - Out of the blue, a firm received Notification under Binding Tariff Information (BTI) from German Taxation Authority (GTA) that due to the change in EU import duty rates, it would impose 14% import duty on the product (a large video projector, incorporating LED) instead of zero percent import duty, previously confirmed by the GTA. However, the firm renewed its BTI application, this time as "Parts" as it had not received such notification from any other EU member states. While finished products attract 14% import duty, 5% import duty now applies. However, abrupt future change in taxation system can result in the same set of circumstances and may disrupt the stable business activity. - It is requested that EU:
-- will provide opportunities for exchange of dialogues in expanding or changing the applicable scope of import duty,
-- will ensure transparency by giving a proper and sufficient explanation, and
-- harmonises the tax law implementation within the EU Regions.		 - EU Customs Regulations
(3) Existence of Products subject to Export Restrictions - Certain products manufactured or held in stock in Germany purchased for export may not be exported, depending upon the destination country.
(Case) Member firm's subsidiary (MFS) purchased in Germany certain chemicals required for aircraft maintenance. However, the item in concern was prohibited for export from Germany to Taiwan. MFS had to withdraw the goods from the warehouse in the U.S., delaying the delivery dates.		 - It is requested that GOG takes steps to deregulate export restrictions from FRG after the fashion of the U.S. regulations.

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