Common use of Exemptions from Proof of Origin Clause in Contracts

Exemptions from Proof of Origin. 1. Products sent as small packages from private persons to private persons or forming part of travellers' personal luggage shall be admitted as originating products without requiring the submission of a proof of origin, provided that such products are not imported by way of trade and have been declared as meeting the requirements of this Chapter and where there is no doubt as to the veracity of such a declaration. In the case of products sent by post, this declaration can be made on the customs declaration or on a sheet of paper annexed to that document. 2. Imports which are occasional and consist solely of products for the personal use of the recipients or travellers or their families shall not be considered as imports by way of trade if it is evident from the nature and quantity of the products that no commercial purpose is in view. 3. In the case of small packages or products forming a part of traveller's personal luggage, the total value of these products shall not exceed the value stipulated in the national legislation of the Signatory Party concerned. 4. The competent authorities of Israel and of the Member States of MERCOSUR shall notify each other of the values mentioned in paragraph 3 no later than the date of the signing of the Agreement. Thereafter, they shall notify each other of any changes in these values within 60 days thereof.

Exemptions from Proof of Origin. 1. Products sent as small packages from private persons to private persons or forming part of travellers' personal luggage shall be admitted as originating products without requiring the submission of a proof of origin, provided that such products are not imported by way of trade and have been declared as meeting the requirements of this Chapter and where there is no doubt as to the veracity of such a declaration. In the case of products sent by post, this declaration can be made on the customs declaration or on a sheet of paper annexed to that document. 2. Imports which are occasional and consist solely of products for the personal use of the recipients or travellers or their families shall not be considered as imports by way of trade if it is evident from the nature and quantity of the products that no commercial purpose is in view. 3. In the case of small packages or products forming a part of traveller's personal luggage, the total value of these products shall not exceed the value stipulated in the national legislation of the Signatory Party concerned. 4. The competent authorities of Israel Palestine and of the Member States of MERCOSUR shall notify each other of the values mentioned in paragraph 3 no later than the date of the signing of the Agreement. Thereafter, they shall notify each other of any changes in these values within 60 days thereof.