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Shoes and textiles from China to be vetted according to tables

17/01/2003

The Polish finance ministry has issued special tables for Customs officers giving minimum prices for shoes and textiles imported from mainland China and Far East countries. The move is aimed at curbing the “artificial” lowering of import invoices and has been supported by the Polish Chamber of Leather Industry and its sister chamber responsible for textiles. Both chambers have prepared the tables stipulating the basic (normal) values of single shoes and textiles. All prices found in the invoices which are lower automatically trigger a thorough check of all papers as well as the importer’s books.

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