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Shipping Marks The purpose of these marks is to identify your goods from those of other shippers.
To discourage theft, "blind marks" can be used that do not reveal the contents of the package.
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Some countries such as India require that the import permit number be marked on the packing case.
The exporter, as well as marking the container, must ensure that the goods being shipped abroad have the required marks of origin.
Exceptions are usually made for goods that cannot be marked, those that cannot be marked without injury, and those that can only be marked at prohibitive cost.
Corrective Marks of Origin This can occur if the goods show the place of manufacture with the same name as that of place from the importing country (e.g., Toronto, Japan, compared with Toronto, Canada). |
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Or when the label contains only the name of the importer or import agent, rather than that of the foreign manufacturer.
Marking Methods Some countries require, in addition to the name of the country of origin, the words Made in or Produced in. Sometimes, the language of the importing country must be used. As well as being legible and conspicuous, the mark should be non-erasable. The exporter must also comply with any labeling requirements for its product in the importing country. These often exist for prepared goods, beverages, and pharmaceutical and toilet preparations. Usually, the label must show the manufacturer's name and address, a list of the ingredients, the weight or volume of the contents, and other relevant information. Often, the required descriptions must be in the language and weights and measures system of the importing country. In some countries, certain products must be registered with the appropriate government department and the registration number shown on the label. Next page 4/5 Chinese firm told to pay US$65 million (RM220 million). Beijing Court said: It destroyed MAS plane Back to page 1/4 2/4 3/4 This is page 4/4 4/5 |
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