Import Deposit Schemes

Import deposit schemes in Global Commerce Policy

In this regard, import deposit schemes is: mechanisms administered by governments or on behalf of governments which require the lodging of a monetary deposit at the time an import order is placed. Such schemes are often part of import licensing systems. Their purpose is to ensure that import orders are actually executed or that a minimum import price is met. See also EEC minimum import prices.[1]

Import deposit schemesin 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, “Import deposit schemes” entry (OAS)

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