. The Cuba review. THE CUBA REVIEW, 17 Pointers for Commercial Travelers. Concerning the difficulties which meet American commercial travelers at Cuban ports in bringing in and taking out sam- ples, U. S. Consul-General James L, Rodgers, at Havana, gives much helpful information. It appears that Cuban law makes no spe- cial provision for the entry of small quan- tities of goods designed to serve as sam- ples, but if the importer at the time of entry declares his intention of re-exporting the samples and pays the full duty, he re- ceives a rebate of 75 per cent on re-expor- tation if effected w
. The Cuba review. THE CUBA REVIEW, 17 Pointers for Commercial Travelers. Concerning the difficulties which meet American commercial travelers at Cuban ports in bringing in and taking out sam- ples, U. S. Consul-General James L, Rodgers, at Havana, gives much helpful information. It appears that Cuban law makes no spe- cial provision for the entry of small quan- tities of goods designed to serve as sam- ples, but if the importer at the time of entry declares his intention of re-exporting the samples and pays the full duty, he re- ceives a rebate of 75 per cent on re-expor- tation if effected within 90 days. To se- cure this privilege, samples must enter Cuba in the salesman's baggage and be worth not more than $500. Before coming to Cuba he should re- member : 1. To have his invoice of samples certi- fied by a Cuban consular officer, thus sav- ing the reciprocity treatv reduction on the dutiable value, and avoiding double con- sular fees at the Cuban port. 2. He should include in the invoice the gross and net weight of packages and item- ized details of contents; the gross and net weight of each item, and a full de- scription of the material of the goods, whether leather, leather and cotton, leather and silk, etc. Our consul-general says all this may take much time, but it is time profitably expended. 3. Samples like gold, silver, feathers, tortoise shell and other material of high value should not be attached or sewed to cards or boards, as that enables the appli- cation of the tariff to' the whole rather than a part or article. The free samples in Cuba are few. Felt, wall paper, and tissues in sample are only admitted without duty when they do not exceed 40 centimeters ( inches) in length, even when the sample has the en- tire width of the piece. Another exception is that of trimmings—when in small pieces of no commercial value. The consul also urges the employment of a custom house broker at the port who, knowing the language and the rules, can quickly sec
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