Measure 6.1 - General disciplines on fees and charges
6.1
General Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection with Importation and Exportation
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- The provisions of paragraph 1 shall apply to all fees and charges other than import and export duties and other than taxes within the purview of Article III of GATT 1994 imposed by Members on or in connection with the importation or exportation of goods.
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- Information on fees and charges shall be published in accordance with Article 1. This information shall include the fees and charges that will be applied, the reason for such fees and charges, the responsible authority and when and how payment is to be made.
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- An adequate time period shall be accorded between the publication of new or amended fees and charges and their entry into force, except in urgent circumstances. Such fees and charges shall not be applied until information on them has been published.
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- Each Member shall periodically review its fees and charges with a view to reducing their number and diversity, where practicable.