What does the designation C.38 refer to in customs forms?

What does the designation C.38 refer to in customs forms?

• A. Transire
• B. Remission
• C. Bonded warehouse
• D. Import permit

Answer: (A)

The designation on customs forms signals how the goods are being moved. C.38 identifies a transit arrangement, meaning the goods are passing through under customs control to another location rather than being released for use at the point of arrival. The term often used is transire, reflecting movement across borders or between ports under a transit bond or arrangement, with duties due at the final destination or upon completion of the transit.

This differs from remission (duty forgiveness), a bonded warehouse (storage under bond, not movement under transit), or an import permit (permission to import). So C.38 specifically points to transit, not to storage, forgiveness, or import authorization.