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ITAC – International Trade Administration Committee
If an ITAC permit is required, otherwise also known as an Import Permit, it generally means that the product being imported is “used” or “second-hand” goods. Even refurbished goods are considered second-hand and therefore subject to the production of an Import Permit. This information on whether the goods are used or second-hand or not is obtained either from the commercial invoice description or the waybill description.
With the exception of books and
personal effects (if legitimately imported as personal effects where supporting documents such as passports with work permits or temporary or permanent residence certificates are produced), ALL used or second-hand goods require an Import Permit. If the commercial invoice incorrectly describes the product as used or second-hand, then the customer must provide an amended invoice together with a letter of explanation confirming that the goods are not used or second-hand. These documents must be scanned into the DHL imaging systems in the event of a query or audit by Customs at a later date.