Port Of Entry

Definition: Port Of Entry

Port Of Entry

Noun

1. A port where customs officials are stationed to oversee the entry and exit of people and merchandise.

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Economics

Immigration

Shipping

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Synonym: Port Of Entry

Crosswords: Port Of Entry

Music

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Everyday from twenty to thirty cars moving out from the Dakotas pass the Montana Highway Department's port of entry. Montana. Credit: Library of Congress.

North Dakota farm family moving to Idaho at port of entry near Miles City, Montana. Credit: Library of Congress.

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Business

Customs and VAT for the PA are collected by Israel at port of entry. (references)

American cell phones made in Europe are subject to customs at a rate of 50%. Custom charges are collected by Israel at the port of entry. (references)

It is important to note that although the central authorities have tried to decentralize the country, Buenos Aires continues to be the key import market and port of entry. (references)

Civil Liberties

Spain

Those who lack visas or permission to enter the country may apply at the border or port of entry; the applicant in such cases may be detained until a decision is made regarding the admissibility for processing of the application. (references)

Spain

In cases where persons apply inside the country, a decision must be reached within 2 months, but in cases where persons apply at a port of entry this period is reduced to 72 hours. (references)

Economic History

Nigeria

In addition, the customs offices at Lagos port, Nigeria's largest port of entry for goods, installed computer equipment to facilitate document processing. (references)

Political Economy

OMAN

In general, these visas are only issued at Oman's Washington embassy, although U.S. professionals residing in GCC countries can receive multiple-entry visas at the port of entry. (references)

CHINA

The program was introduced to control and ultimately eliminate "flexible" application of customs duty rates at the port of entry. (references)

TUNISIA

There is no limit on the amount of foreign currency that can be brought into the country, but any amount over TD 1,000 must be declared at the port of entry and only the unused dinar balance of declared foreign currency may be reconverted and taken out of the country. (references)

Trade

Ireland

The c.i.f. value is the price of the goods (usually the sales price) plus packing costs, insurance, and freight charges to the port of entry. (references)

Egypt

The shelf-life of a product is calculated from the date of production up until the date of completion for all customs procedures and import certifications at the Egyptian port of entry. (references)

Argentina

After the permit is granted and within five (5) days prior to product arrival at the Argentine port of entry, the importer must advise SENASA of the shipment arrival. (references)

Travel

Thailand

An importer can use the letter of guarantee as a substitute to the import entry form and the payment guarantee . The importer must complete the carnet import/re-export document and submit it to Customs officers at Thailand's port of entry . The Customs officers will inspect the goods, keep a copy of the import entry form and return the carnet book to the importer . If the goods are not taken out within the period of time stated in the contract, the guarantor will have to pay duty, a 10 percent penalty, and any applicable fees . For further information, please contact the Privilege Goods and Investment Promotion Sub-Division tel: (662) 249-4150, fax: (662) 249-4212. (references)

Senegal

Evidence of a vaccination for yellow fever may be required at the port of entry. (references)

Laos

GOODS BROUGHT INTO LAOS FOR EXHIBITION OR AS SAMPLES REQUIRE A LICENSE FROM THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE OR THE LOCAL TRADE OFFICE WHERE THE PORT OF ENTRY IS LOCATED. (references)

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Danish

ankomsthavn. (various references)

Dutch

aankomsthaven. (various references)

French

port d'entrée. (various references)

German

Einlaufhafen, Einfahrtshafen. (various references)

Greek 

λιμένας εισόδου. (various references)

Hungarian

belépő kikötő. (various references)

Italian

porto di entrata. (various references)

Japanese Kanji 

輸入港 . (various references)

Japanese Katakana 

ゆにゅう�"う. (various references)

Pig Latin

ortpay ofay entryay

Portuguese

porto de entrada (port of origin), porto de embarque. (various references)

Russian 

порт ввоза. (various references)

Spanish

puerto de entrada. (various references)

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