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Act relative to timber export duties 1946.

Country/Territory
Suriname
Document type
Legislation
Date
1946
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry
Keyword
Timber International trade Inspection Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States, South America
Abstract

This Act regulates the imposition of duties on exportation of timber from Suriname. The duty is calculated on the foreign trade value of the timber as calculated at least once a year by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The duty shall be paid at the moment of submission of the notification of exportation. The notification shall mention quantity, type and value of the timber to be exported. Timber shall only be exported after inspection by customs officers. Penal provisions are included. (9 sections)

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Dutch