An air waybill is a document that accompanies goods shipped by an international air courier to provide detailed information about the shipment and allow it to be tracked. The bill has multiple copies so that each party involved in the…
The bill of lading is a legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity and destination of the goods being carried. The bill of lading also serves as a shipment receipt when the carrier…
In international trade, a "manifest" is a listing of all cargo transported on a particular marine voyage or flight. The manifest is also known as “cargo declaration”. The manifest provides information on the physical aspects of the cargo, such as…
Shipping containers are not generally manufactured in Timor Leste. In most cases, containers are simply used to import and export goods, so they are rarely imported into Timor-Leste on a permanent bases. In other words, the container itself has not…
Full Container Load "FCL" in shipping terms means that a shipment occupies the entire space of a container without having to share it with other shippers. In an FCL cargo, the complete goods in the said container are owned by…
We use the term Less than Container Load (LCL) to describe the transportation of small ocean freight shipments which are not requiring the full capacity of a container. In some countries, LCL is also often referred to as consolidated goods…
To make an Import declaration for commercial goods, you need: Be an authorized person to use the Customs System ASYCUDA World, or use the services of a Customs broker To have the supporting documentation on which to base the declaration…
Yes: Any person or company importing or exporting goods must have a Tax Identification Number (TIN).
Once Customs has finalized processing your goods, you or your broker will be issued with an ASYCUDA Assessment Notice which identifies how much needs to be paid. Once received, you or your broker can then chose to pay by: Using…
The Exit Note is an official notification from Customs, either printed or in electronic format, indicating that you have completed the clearance procedure and that your goods are allowed to leave the Customs controlled area (such as the port). To…