An Analysis of Department of Defense Customs Policy

Abstract

In order for DoD sponsored items to clear foreign customs, DoD employs a unique set of paperwork, government Bills-of-Lading (GBL) that are different from that used in the commercial sector. The use of GBL allows duty-free passage of government sponsored shipments through foreign offices for delivery to U.S. Forces. USTRANSCOM issued the policies and regulations that govern Customs clearance procedures for DoD sponsored shipments to deployed forces around the world. In compliance with the directive to 'Adopt Best Business Practices' from the commercial sector, this thesis examines the policies and/or procedures currently in place that govern the movement of material in and through Foreign Customs Offices.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA403529

Entities

People

  • David E. Smith Sr.

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Commerce
  • Electronic Mail
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • International Relations
  • International Trade
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Ridges
  • United States Central Command
  • United States European Command
  • United States Pacific Command
  • United States Southern Command
  • United States Transportation Command
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) EDI Research and Innovation.