Who Are We

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Who Are We?

• Alan Baines - UK Customs
• Jurate Sidlauskaite - Lithuanian Customs
• David Bates - UK Customs

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Purpose of our Mission

• To provide technical assistance to the
  Chamber of Commerce and traders in the north
• We are based in the Chamber of Commerce
• The mission will initially last until
  mid-December, after which the need for
  continued assistance will be reviewed

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Statistics

• Number of Accompanying Documents issued -
• August 23 to September 23 - 60
• September 24 to October 24 - 104
• Total value to date about 81,000 Cyprus Pounds
• Number of traders involved 35/40
• Types of goods involved ..

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Things to be aware of

• Your goods must meet the rule of origin
• Rules depend on the type of goods
• Be aware of the restrictions on certain goods
• Try to make your application as far in advance as
  possible (in case of any problems).
• You should have (and keep) evidence of
  production/manufacture

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Questions arising so far

• Do my goods qualify?
• How can I find out?
• Chamber of Commerce
• Web site Turkish and English
• www.ktto.net
• How long does the process take?
• Who can help me? -
• Chamber of Commerce 392 228 3760

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Benefits to be Gained

• Access to new markets
• Possibility of increased trade/profit