Consular Formalities

Consular formalities in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, a definition of this issue is as follows: the requirement that firms exporting goods to some countries obtain an endorsement by the consular representations of the importing country of invoices, certificates of origin, shipping manifests and other documents. The entries on trade policy are here. Endorsement was subject to the payment of a fee often related to the value of the consignment. Fee structures and bureaucratic delays and procedures frequently became irritating factors in international trade relations. Most countries have now abolished consular formalities, and in others they are no longer used. See also preshipment inspection.[1]

Consular formalitiesin the wold Encyclopedia

For an introductory overview on international trade policy, see this entry.

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Notes and References

1. Dictionary of Trade Policy, “Consular formalities” entry (OAS)

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