Measure 10.2 - Acceptance of copies

10.2: Acceptance of Copies

1: Each Member shall, where appropriate, endeavour to accept paper or electronic copies of supporting documents required for import, export, or transit formalities.

2: Where a government agency of a Member already holds the original of such a document, any other agency of that Member shall accept a paper or electronic copy, where applicable, from the agency holding the original in lieu of the original document.

3: A Member shall not require an original or copy of export declarations submitted to the customs authorities of the exporting Member as a requirement for importation.

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