What is cabotage?
The transportation of goods from one point to another by sea or border rivers is called cabotage. In some cases, the transportation and transportation of goods may take the cargo out of the country by sea and border river to shorten the route and save costs, and after passing the route, they will be transported to the same country and to the desired destination.
Now, if the goods in question are transported by domestic vehicle, that vehicle is also subject to customs formalities and cabotage laws. The use of cabotage laws is common in countries that share a common water border.
Cabotage of goods
Cabotage is for goods that can be exported and exported. Goods that can not be exported or can be exported under certain conditions, can be exported with the permission and approval of the Customs Administration.
The cabotaged goods can be transported with the escort to the destination, at the discretion of the Customs Administration, in which case, according to the regulations, a fee is considered for the escorting agents. In order to transfer and transport the cabotaged goods from the customs of origin to the customs of destination, a certain period of time is defined in which the owner of the goods or his representative is obliged to transport and deliver the goods to the destination.
This time is determined based on the type of vehicle, distance and condition and weather conditions. If this time is delayed and prolonged, the owner of the goods must pay the penalty for the delay.
Personal car cabotage
In order for a private car to leave the country, it is necessary to receive cabotage from the customs office. Car cabotage is a license for a car to leave the borders of a country. With it, there is no need to pay salaries, profits and customs duties, and only cabotage customs fees are paid. With a cabotage card in hand, it is possible to travel in the second country.
In order to receive the car cabotage for leaving the country, this form is received through the customs of origin and by presenting it to the customs guard, the cabotage form is checked and the exit stamp is inserted on it. In the destination country, the car cabotage card is stamped.
The validity period of a personal car cabotage card is one year, and in order to renew it before the expiration date, you need to refer to the Customs Office and apply for its renewal.
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