Documentary check
Also called: document control · belge kontrolü
A customs control limited to examining the declaration and its supporting documents, such as invoices, certificates and licences, without inspecting the goods. Many systems route declarations to a documentary check when risk is moderate.
In practice
Making supporting documents available electronically and in good order is the simplest way to clear documentary checks quickly.
EU
Türkiye
UK
USARelated terms
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- Physical examination
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- Customs control
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