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UNIT 4

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shipping, receiving, assembly, inventory control, "pick and pack" operations, labelling, export packaging, repacking, handling returns, special packaging, disposal of damaged goods, repair of damaged goods, return of damaged goods, trucking, billing, order formulation and high security areas.

5. Duty must be paid immediately on goods "entered for consumption". Most duties in Russia are a percentage of the invoiced value of the shipment and are collected by the Russian Customs Service. Customs should be contacted before goods are sent to Russia to determine if other government agencies regulate the products to be imported. Goods that do not conform to the regulation of these agencies may be seized by Customs.

(У)(У) Discuss your answers with your partner. Give your reasons. If the statement is false, give the correct statement.

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8. @ Translate the following- into Russian.

• Customs regime - a combination of provisions determining the status of goods and transportation vehicles transferred across the Customs border for Customs purposes.

• "Free trade is not a principle, it is an expedient." (B. Disraeli⁴)

(У)(У) Compare your translation with your partner's.

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9. (У)(У) Answer the following questions. Make notes in your workbook for further reference.

1. Into what two categories do goods (that are traded internationally) fall?

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