Standard operating procedure for tax/duty exemptions

1.0             Procedures for clearance of items for free zone operations

                (IMPORTS AND LOCAL PURCHASE)

A         IMPORTS

·        Send an import declaration to GFZB MDA through the TradeNet system

·        Print a copy of the provisional approval form with the exemption number from your system

·        Attach bill of lading or Airway bill, invoice, packing list and other supporting documents to the import declaration form    

·        Attach a cover letter

·        Present the form and all supporting documents to GFZB Secretariat and pay an amount of $50 for processing to be done

·        Present endorsed and embossed form to CEPS at entry point.

B    EXEMPTION FROM THE PAYMENT OF VAT ON LOCAL PURCHASE

·        Purchase Form 9 from the GFZB Secretariat at a cost of $50.

·        Fill the Form 9 indicating the description of goods and value