Problems relating to Trade and Investment on Netherlands

9. Restrictive export/import trade, duty, and customs clearance
Issue	Issue details	Requests	Reference

(1) Import Licence

- Export licence is required in Japan under CITES to export to the Netherlands crocodile-skin watchband (CSW). In addition, importers must obtain import licence. It takes much time and work to export CSW to the Netherlands.

- It is requested that GON:
-- repeals the requirement for import licence in Netherland for import of CSW, and
-- dispenses with export/import licence requirement for samples under the ATA Carnets.

- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

(2) Arbitrary Implementation of HS Code Classification

- The construction equipment manufacturing business is classified into finished products, semi-finished products and parts for sales. Especially noteworthy is the requirement for parts by parts evidence on semi-finished products employed for manufacturing finished products. While articulate distinction is difficult to make, an enterprise has obtained approval on duty free import from the competent authority, subject to submission of monthly report, which however, requires substantial workload and time for preparation.

- It is requested that GON improves the tariff exemption measures.

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