Haiti

Introduction on the mandate and the services provided by SGS: Pre-Shipment Inspection of Imports for Haiti

Main objectives: Protection of Customs revenues

Service Mandated By: Ministry of Economy, Finance and Budget

Start Date: August 2003

Scope of the Mandate: Quality & Quantity, Import Eligibility, Export Market Price, Customs Classification, Value for Customs Purposes

Description of the Services Provided by SGS:
Proper identification of goods prior to shipment, with regard to quality, quantity, tariff classification, import eligibility and the provision of valuation information for Customs purposes. The programme allows for the correct assessment of import duties and taxes by Customs to the advantage of both government and trade.