Write a letter of order using the information given below and some other details about packing and marking given in the main text.
Write a letter of order using the information given below and some other details about packing and marking given in the main text. - раздел Философия, Part III CUSTOMS Unit VIII CUSTOMS TARIFFS, TAXES AND DUTIES Each Device Is Placed In Its Individual Cardboard Box. The Boxes Are Then Pac...
Each device is placed in its individual cardboard box. The boxes are then packed in strong cardboard cartons. The cartons, in their turn are placed in strong wooden crates. Since the crates are specially made to hold several cartons, there is no danger of movement inside them. The crates are lined with waterproof material. The lids are secured by nailing, and the crates themselves are strapped with metal bands.
In case the consignment sent to a firm needs trans-shipment it will be necessary to mark the details required by the authorities of the country of trans-shipment.
SPEECH PRACTICE
1. Role-play. Express your agreement with the following statements. Add whatever information you can. Use the following formulas of agreement:
I quite agree here...
That’s right...
Practically so…
Quite so...
Yes, indeed...
1) One of the main functions of import-export rates is to provide the state budget with the additional financial resources.
2) Formely in the Russian Federation the import rates were calculated as a percentage of the customs value of the imported goods.
3) The minimum duty sums per item established for cars depend now on the engine volume.
4) Previously, a delay in payment for import duties was granted for a period of no more than 30 days.
5) Export duties are expected to be cancelled in future.
6) The internal taxes on importation are usually levied at the same rates as on similar products of domestic origin.
7) All customs tariff systems can be classified into four main types.
8) A maximum-minimum tariff involves the setting-up of two columns of duties.
9) The conventional rates are used mostly with the countries of most-favoured-nation treatment.
10) A preferential tariff is applied to the countries of the same group.
11) Calculation of ad valorem duty on imported goods is based on CIF value of goods.
12) Most of imported goods are subject to VAT.
13) Special taxes change from year to year in connection with the passing of the Budget.
14) The important assets of export distribution are packing and marking.
15) There are three principal types of marking.
16) The higher the value of goods, the better should be the packing.
2. What do you think would happen if:
1) the import duty on foodstuffs in our country were abolished?
2) the goods dispatched were unmarked?
3. Role simulation. Discuss the following points:
1) Packing and marking instructions for any cargo you choose (a dialogue between a seller and a customer).
2) The importance of collecting customs duties and taxes (a dialogue between a customs official and a sceptical tax payer).
3) Objectives and advantages of Free Economic Zones (a dialogue between a foreign businessman and a Russian enterpriser planning to establish a joint venture on the territory of a FEZ).
4. Make up a report on one of the following topics:
1) The role of the Customs in collecting customs duties and taxes.
2) The system of customs duty imposition in the USA and the EC-countries.
3) The regulations of import and export duties in Russia.
Customs Tariffs in Russia
In every country import-export rates are supposed to fulfil four functions:
to protect home producers from foreign competition in order to increase their own competitiveness in the d
Read and translate the text.
2. Translate the following words and learn their pronunciation:
inflation; intervention; imposition; consumption; resourses; entities; tariffs; vehicles; materials; status
Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
9. Insert appropriate prepositions:
1. All taxes, customs duties and other charges levied__connection __the performance__this Contract__Russia are to be paid__the Sellers
Free Econimic Zones (FEZ)
A: I say, did you hear anything about free economic zones?
В: What actually interests you about them?
A: Well, I have a lot of questions. What are they? Who organized them? What i
Read and translate the dialogue.
2. Give English equivalents of the following Russian phrases:
по инициативе местных властей; с разрешения центрального правительства; независимые структурные образования;
Export-Import Documentation
The acquisition of overseas customers is only the first step in selling goods abroad. The job is not complete until a consignee has physically received the consignment and the consigner has been pa
Read and translate the text.
2. Translate the following words and learn their pronunciation:
acquisition; consequence; consignee; cycle; requirements; deferment; certificate; charges; contents; dimens
Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
7. Read and translate the following:
1) The commercial invoice contains the names and addresses of the Sellers and the Buyers, a full description of the goods delivered in
Customs Control of the Cargo
Customs Officer: Good morning. Who’s the captain here?
Captain: Good morning. My name is Brook. What can I do for you?
Customs Officer: Customs control. Please be ready to complet
Read and translate the dialogue.
2. Give the English equivalents of:
таможенный контроль; выполнять таможенные формальности; маршрут; страховой полис; сертификат заводских испытаний; комплект отгрузочных
Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
7. Conduct the following two-way translation:
1. Через какие таможенные формальности должен пройти пассажир, прибывающий в нашу страну или убываю
Read and translate the text.
2. Translate the following words and phrases and learn their pronunciation:
machinery equipment; voyage; vessel; merchandise; harbour; freight rates; quote; particulars; s
Transport Documentation
Every mode of transport has its own specific document which remains the same irrespective of the method of transportation. For air transport it is the air waybill, referred to as the AWB, while for
Read and translate the text.
2. Explain the meaning of the following words and phrases in English:
a CMR form; a bill of lading; an air waybill; a carrier; a consignment note; a haulier; a freight for
Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
6. Complete the following sentences using the appropriate words and word expressions from the box below:
commodity; import or export documents; p
Read and translate the dialogue.
2. Find in the text English equivalents of the following:
взять на себя управление таможенной разведывательной службой; понимание роли разведывательного таможенного управл
Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
5. Read and translate the following text:
Abridged from Pulcovo Aviation Enterprise Inflight magazine.
The struggle against smuggling and violation of Cu
Chartering of Ships
When the senders of goods have very large shipments to make, especially when it concerns bulk cargoes, it is of greater advantage to them to have a whole ship at their disposal. They do not need to
Read and translate the text.
2. Translate the following words and learn their pronunciation:
shipowners; brokers; crews; bulk; cargo; exchange; tramp; fleet; slowness; apparatus; chartering; intermedi
Types of Payments in Foreign Trade
Payment of goods supplied in the local trade is a rather simple matter. It is made either in advance or within a sensibly short period after delivery. If a buyer fails to pay, there comes legal act
Read and translate the text.
2. Translate the following words and learn their pronunciation:
acceptor; creditor; debtor; discredit; failure; reputation; transference; transaction; binding; fundamental
Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
6. Fill in the required prepositions:
1) Payment__goods__the home trade is made either__advance or__a reasonably short period__delivery.
2) There is little time l
Discussing Terms of Payment Over a Phone
Customer: Good morning, Mr Galiano. My reason for calling you up is to tell you that we have decided to place an order with your company and would be glad if you could give it your early attention.
Read and translate the following dialogue. Act it out in pairs.
A. Have you considered our request to grant us credit for the construction of two supermarkets in our city?
B. Yes, we have. We know that you are carrying out a wide program of national de
Settlement of Accounts
When the buyer’s order is received by the manufacturer it is acknowledged by letter or postcard. The order is then passed for execution - by the Sales Manager and his department - and the work of p
Read and translate the Text.
2. Translate the following words and learn their pronunciation:
accounts; cheque; concession; non-payment; remittance; settlement; due; overdue; valuable; notifying; total
The Reason For Insuring Goods
The general idea of insurance is to gain indemnity1 in the case of any happening that may cause loss of money.
Insurance has become more and more significant as commerce has dev
Read and translate the text.
2. Translate the following words and learn their pronunciation:
indemnity; burglary; threat; premium; coverage; average; pilferage; vibration; hazards; adventure; financia
Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
9. Insert the appropriate prepositions:
1) Nowadays carrying__goods can be effected__sea,__air,__rail and__road. One transaction may involve both land and sea transportati
Ask eight questions about the previous text.
12. Give a free translation of the text:
Страхование - неотъемлемая часть повседневной жизни американцев. В семейном бюджете различного вида страховкам обычно отводится зн
Making an Insurance Claim
- Look, it’s all very well if the goods collected from the port, airport or whatever station is agreed upon are in good condition. But what if as a consignee I got my goods damaged? What am I suppo
Read and translate the dialogue.
2. Pronounce the following words correctly:
circumstances; procedure; nature; replacement; compensation; indemnity; surveyor; qualified; disinterested; scratched; jeopardi
Vocabulary and Speech Exercises
8. Fill in the missing prepositions:
1) Goods are normally insured__certain risks. They are usually insured__the full amount__their value. If they are found__arrival__the
Complaints and Replies to Compalaints
Complaints may be of several kinds, and may arise from delivery of damaged goods, wrong goods, or too few or too many goods. Even if the right articles are supplied in the right quantities, they ma
Read and translate the text.
2. Answer the following questions:
1) What may complaints arise from?
2) In what case do we complain of the quality of goods?
3) What should you mention
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