A freight survey at Port Qasim records that some containers remain in storage because importers have not completed electronic payment of duties. Shipping fi...
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A freight survey at Port Qasim records that some containers remain in storage because importers have not completed electronic payment of duties. Shipping firms argue that digital customs systems are important, but small traders say that software costs and training are barriers. The survey is being used to assess a proposed port modernisation programme.
(a) State what is meant by an import duty. [1]
(b) Describe one advantage of electronic payment of duties for a shipping firm. [1]
(c) Explain four reasons why some small traders may struggle to use a fully digital customs system. [4]
Answer Details
(a) A tax charged on goods brought into a country. [1] (b) Payment can be confirmed quickly, allowing containers to be released sooner. [1] (c) Any four: limited computer or internet skills [1]; cost of devices, software or reliable connection [1]; weak internet access outside major cities [1]; concern about online fraud or data security [1]; difficulty understanding electronic forms or regulations [1]; need for staff training and technical support [1].
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