Early Information

A request for early information regarding classification of commercial goods may be submitted by any person interested in information before the importation process of the required goods has begun.
A request may be submitted to the Department of Customs only under the following conditions:

A. The importation transaction regarding the requested goods has yet to be established.and the goods were not imported in the past.
B. No conflict of any kind exists with the Customs Authority regarding the said goods.
C. No prior information regarding classification of the said goods was given in the past, or the information given is no longer valid.
Early information regarding classification of commercial goods will be for one item per request, provided by the Department of Customs- free of charge.
The early information provided by the Department of Customs will be information regarding the classification of the goods only (an 8 digit Customs Heading).
The person making the request is responsible for checking any and all implications of the information (the tax rate of the Customs Headings, legality of importation, importation process etc.).
The person making the request may be requested by the Department of Customs to present catalogues, samples, and various permits - as needed- as part of the process of examining the goods and their classification.
The early information given by the Department of Customs will be based on the facts, documents and all other information submitted by the person
making the request.
The classification of the goods, when provided to the person making the request, will be valid for one year from the day the information is provided, and is subject to any change in the law occurring after the information is provided.
The department of Customs will not take responsibility for information used by a person who did not make the request.
In order to remove any doubt, the responsibility of the Department of Customs for providing early information regarding classification of commercial goods, is conditioned upon the goods being identical to those declared in the original request for classification.
Information will no be given regarding similar or other goods.
The process of requesting early information regarding classification of goods by e-mail:
Sending the request to the Department of Customs using the early information for classification information system.

Receiving the request in the computerized system and obtaining confirmation by e-mail.

Handling of the classification request by the assessor.

Requesting additional documentation (as needed).

Providing the information regarding the Customs Heading for which the goods are to be classified under.

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Revised 12.05.2004