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Customs Code of Republic of Albaniaon <strong>the</strong> acceptance or denial of <strong>the</strong> appeal. In<strong>the</strong> event, <strong>the</strong> Director General does not replywithin this term, <strong>the</strong> request shall be presumedto have <strong>been</strong> accepted.Section 3In<strong>for</strong>mationArticle 21(Binding Tariff In<strong>for</strong>mation)1. Natural and legal persons whilst per<strong>for</strong>mingcustoms <strong>for</strong>malities, as well as stateinstitutions in exercising <strong>the</strong> functions andpowers entitled to <strong>the</strong>m <strong>by</strong> law, may requestin<strong>for</strong>mation concerning <strong>the</strong> application ofcustoms legislation from <strong>the</strong> customsauthorities. Such request may be refused whereit does not relate to an ongoing import orexport operation.2. The in<strong>for</strong>mation shall be supplied to <strong>the</strong>applicant free of charge. However, where <strong>the</strong>customs authorities incur special costs, <strong>for</strong>example because of analyses or expert reportson goods, or <strong>the</strong> return of <strong>the</strong> goods to <strong>the</strong>applicant, he is charged <strong>the</strong> relevant amount.Article 22(Validation of Binding Tariff In<strong>for</strong>mation)1. The customs authorities shall issue bindingtariff in<strong>for</strong>mation upon written request.2. Binding tariff in<strong>for</strong>mation shall be bindingon <strong>the</strong> customs authorities as against <strong>the</strong> holderof <strong>the</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation only in respect of <strong>the</strong> tariffclassification of goods. Binding tariffin<strong>for</strong>mation shall be binding on <strong>the</strong> customsauthorities only <strong>for</strong> goods on which customs<strong>for</strong>malities are fulfilled after <strong>the</strong> date on which<strong>the</strong>y supplied <strong>the</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation.3. The holder of such in<strong>for</strong>mation must provethat <strong>the</strong> declared goods correspond to thosedescribed in <strong>the</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation in every respect.4. The binding tariff in<strong>for</strong>mation will be valid<strong>for</strong> 6 years. By way of derogation from article19, binding tariff in<strong>for</strong>mation shall be annulledwhere it is based on inaccurate or incompletein<strong>for</strong>mation from <strong>the</strong> applicant.5. Binding tariff in<strong>for</strong>mation shall cease to bevalid:a) when <strong>the</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation no longercon<strong>for</strong>ms to <strong>the</strong> normative acts in <strong>for</strong>ce.b) where it is no longer compatible with<strong>the</strong> explanatory notes of a classificationopinion or an amendment to <strong>the</strong>Nomenclature of <strong>the</strong> HarmonizedCommodity Description and CodingSystem adopted <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> World CustomsOrganization. In that case <strong>the</strong> date onwhich binding tariff in<strong>for</strong>mation ceasesto be valid, shall be <strong>the</strong> date ofpublication of <strong>the</strong> said measures;c) <strong>the</strong> holder of in<strong>for</strong>mation is notified ofits revocation or amendment.6. The tariff classification is done <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong>General Directorate of Customs; it is bindingand can be changed only upon <strong>the</strong> decision of<strong>the</strong> Nomenclature Commission at <strong>the</strong> WorldCustoms OrganizationSection 4O<strong>the</strong>r provisionsArticle 23(The right of control)The customs authorities, in accordance with<strong>the</strong> conditions laid down <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> provisions in<strong>for</strong>ce, carry out all <strong>the</strong> controls <strong>the</strong>y deemnecessary to ensure that customs legislation iscorrectly applied.Article 24(The obligation to provide <strong>document</strong>s)For <strong>the</strong> purposes of applying customs rules,any person directly or indirectly concerned in<strong>the</strong> operations <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> purposes of trade ofgoods, shall provide <strong>the</strong> customs authoritieswith all <strong>the</strong> required <strong>document</strong>s andin<strong>for</strong>mation, irrespective of <strong>the</strong> medium used,and all <strong>the</strong> necessary assistance, at <strong>the</strong>irrequest and <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> time limit prescribed <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong>customs authorities. In such cases, Article 26shall apply.Article 25(Confidentiality of in<strong>for</strong>mation)\\Ds2\admin\Kareem - Online Library Rebuild (Do <strong>Not</strong> Delete)\Pending\Albania\Customs Code of Albania (eng).doc

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