Xxxx and Charges. With regard to all fees and charges of whatever character other than customs duties and the items that are excluded from the definition of a customs duty under Article 2.3 (Customs duty) imposed in connection with importation or exportation: (a) fees and charges shall only be imposed for services provided in connection with the importation or exportation in question or for any formality required for undertaking such importation or exportation; (b) fees and charges shall not exceed the approximate cost of the service provided; (c) fees and charges shall not be calculated on an ad valorem basis; (d) fees and charges shall not be imposed with respect to consular services; (e) the information on fees and charges shall be published via an officially designated medium, and where feasible and possible, official website. This information shall include the reason for the fee or charge for the service provided, the responsible authority, the fees and charges that will be applied, and when and how payment is to be made; and (f) new or amended fees and charges shall not be imposed until information in accordance with subparagraph (e) is published and made readily available.
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Samples: Free Trade Agreement, Free Trade Agreement, Free Trade Agreement
