Cybil Chan has been asked by her company to review a series of published nontariff barriers that is used by the Hong Kong Port Authority to control customs and administrative entry procedures. Which of the following nontariff barriers should Ms. Chan look for under the category called customs and administrative entry procedures?
A) Orderly marketing agreements
B) Voluntary export restraints
C) Countervailing duties
D) Export subsidies
E) Documentation requirements

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Customs and administrative entry procedures refer to the regulations and documentation requirements that importers and exporters must comply with when crossing borders. Therefore, Ms. Chan should look for nontariff barriers such as import and export licenses, customs clearance procedures, documentation requirements, and inspection procedures. Of the options given, E (documentation requirements) is the most relevant to this category. Orderly marketing agreements, voluntary export restraints, countervailing duties, and export subsidies are all measures related to trade policy but do not fall under the category of customs and administrative entry procedures.

Cybil Chan Has Been Asked by Her Company to Review