Temporary Admission
/ˈtɛmpərɛri ədˈmɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A customs procedure permitting goods to enter a country temporarily without payment of import duties, provided they will be re-exported within a specified period.
The company applied for temporary admission of exhibition materials to avoid paying import taxes.
- (n.) A legal measure allowing the provisional acceptance of evidence or documents into court pending final determination.
The judge granted temporary admission of the disputed file as evidence during the trial.
Forms
- temporary admission
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Commentary
Temporary admission is distinct from permanent importation; drafting should clarify the conditions and time limits for re-export.
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