Art. 9 Verdrag inzake luchtvervoer tussen het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, ten behoeve van Sint Maarten, en de Dominicaanse Republiek inzake luchtvervoer tussen en via hun onderscheiden grondgebieden, Customs Duties and Charges

Verdrag inzake luchtvervoer tussen het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden, ten behoeve van Sint Maarten, en de Dominicaanse Republiek inzake luchtvervoer tussen en via hun onderscheiden grondgebieden

1. Aircraft operated in international air transportation by designated airlines of either Party, and the usual equipment, supplies, fuel and lubricants, and supplies in aircraft stores (including food, beverages and snacks) on board aircraft shall be exempt from customs duties and other duties or levies enforceable in the territory of the other Party, provided that such equipment and supplies remain on board the aircraft at the time of exportation.

2. The following items shall also be exempt from the same taxes and duties, except the remuneration for the service:

a) supplies taken on board in the territory of either Party, within the limits fixed by the authorities of that Party, for consumption on board aircraft engaged in international air transport of the other Party;

b) spare parts imported into the territory of a Party for the maintenance or repair of aircraft engaged in international air transport by the designated airlines of the other Party;

c) lubricants for aircraft operated by the airlines designated by the other party, and engaged in international air transport, even when these supplies are consumed during the flight over the territory of the Party in which they were shipped; and

d) printed tickets, air waybills, any printed material bearing the emblem printed on the same airline, uniform and normal advertising material distributed without charge by the designated airlines.

3. The regular airborne equipment and materials and supplies on board the aircraft of either Party may be unloaded in the territory of the other Party without the approval of the customs authorities of that territory. In such cases they may be placed under surveillance by the said authorities until they are re-exported or otherwise disposed of in accordance with customs regulations.

4. The exemptions provided by this Article shall also apply in the event that the designated airlines of either Party have entered into agreements with other airlines on loan or transfer in the territory of the other Party of the usual equipment and other items mentioned in this Article, provided that the other airline or airlines enjoys/enjoy the same exemptions as the other Party.

5. Passengers in transit through the territory of any Party and their baggage shall be subject to the controls established by the applicable customs legislation. Baggage and cargo in direct transit shall be exempt from customs duties and other taxes and levies imposed on imports.

6. The exemptions provided by this Article shall be granted in accordance with the procedures laid down by customs rules.