Customs areas

7. Why is it necessary to conduct laboratory analyzes of the detained goods?

The purpose of laboratory analysis of seized goods is to determine their original condition and calculate the correct customs duties on them.

GRAMMAR THE SYSTEM OF TENSES. PASSIVE VOICE.

Exercise 1. Find 5-7 examples of Passive tense forms in the texts of Unit 1 and Unit 2. Copy out the sentences.

1. 
   In fact, collection of the revenue is the responsibility with which the customs usually started.
   
2. 
   All goods entering the country should be classified by use of the established numerical coding system.
   
3. 
   Cargo shipments entering the country are to be supplied with the necessary documents, for example, commercial invoices.
   
4. 
   Baggage is checked for concealment by X-ray or opening it.
   
5. 
   Cargo shipments are to be inspected for duty collection and anti-smuggling purposes.
   
6. 
   In order to encourage the development of the country and to promote its foreign trade free trade zones are usually set up.
   
7. 
   When the importer doesn’t pay the duty immediately, the goods are stored in a bonded warehouse.