Unit 5 customs

Nơi hàng hóa chờ thông quan Custom area : is an area where commercial goods that have not yet cleared customs are stored... Thủ tục hải quan goods to be inspected by customs so they can

ENGLISH FOR LOGISTICS 2

UNIT 5

Bryan Tạ

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Unit 5: Customs

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body that is tasked with the administration of a certain activity.

(N – Page 34)

Nhà chức trách, cơ quan quản lí

Xuyên biên giới

Cross border : If something is cross-border, it moves

from one country into a neighboring country.

(ADJ – Page 35)

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Hải Quan

inspected upon entering a country to determine what

duty is owned on items and to ensure no illegal goods

are brought into the country May also refer to the

customs activities.

(N – Page 35)

Nơi hàng hóa

chờ thông quan

Custom area : is an area where commercial goods

that have not yet cleared customs are stored.

(N – Page 35)

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Người môi giới

hải quan

through a customs agency to act an agent for

individuals or companies that export or import

goods.

(N – Page 35)

Thủ tục hải quan

goods to be inspected by customs so they can enter or

leave a country.

(N- Page 35)

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Sự Trì Hoãn/chậm

trễ

something is slowed down, causing a late arrival.

(N – Page 36)

Thuế xuất nhập khẩu

ones that are imported or exported

(N – Page 36)

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Thuế hàng hóa nội địa

a country.

(N – Page 36)

Cảng

nhập/cảng hải

quan

legally enter a country.

(N – Page 38)

READING

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Global business is more important than ever But all those import and export regulations can be

difficult to navigate Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about how we can help

you

What is a customs broker?

A customs broker is a person licensed by a government customs agency He or she conducts

business on behalf of importers

Why should I use a customs broker?

A customs broker is a professional He or she knows what documents are needed for customs

clearance A customs broker is also aware of requirements of customs and excise authorities at a

destination This prevents delays and seizures from occurring A customs broker is also familiar with

tariffschedules that determinedutyrates on imported goods

Where do I find a customs broker?

Many customs brokers have offices near ports of entry This way, they can arrange immediate

transportation for shipments released from acustoms area

Can a customs broker handle cross border shipments?

Yes, customs brokers handle shipments crossing to or from neighboring countries

What if I need help or have questions about a shipment?

We have a centralized customer service center that operates 24-hours a day, seven days a week Our

highly-trained professional staff provides immediate assistance to our clients

Read the webpage Then, choose the correct answers.

1 What is the main purpose of the webpage ?

A To clarify the role of a customs broker

B To discuss why shipments are seized

C To give the locations of different ports of entry

D To explain why imported goods are taxed

2 Where are many brokers offices located?

A Next to customs agencies

B Close to ports of entry

C In proximity to shipping companies

D Near borders of neighboring countries

3 What is NOT true about customs brokers?

A They are licensed by customs agencies

B They are familiar with customs regulations

C They have knowledge of tariffs and duties

D They can inspect shipments

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Read the webpage Then, choose the correct answers.

1 What is the main purpose of the webpage ?

A To clarify the role of a customs broker

B To discuss why shipments are seized

C To give the locations of different ports of entry

D To explain why imported goods are taxed

2 Where are many brokers offices located?

A Next to customs agencies

B Close to ports of entry

C In proximity to shipping companies

D Near borders of neighboring countries

3 What is NOT true about customs brokers?

A They are licensed by customs agencies

B They are familiar with customs regulations

C They have knowledge of tariffs and duties

D They can inspect shipments

Reading

Read the sentence pairs Choose which word or phrase best fits each blank

1 Customs broker / customs clearance

A The company hired a to

handle the customs paperwork.

B The shipment was given .

3 Tariffs / ports of entry

A are usually located in big cities or near a country’s borders.

B The store owner had to pay

on the goods he imported for his customers

4 Delay / excise

A There was a(n) in the delivery due to incomplete customs paperwork.

B A(n) is often placed on goods that can be harmful to a person’s health, such as cigarettes

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Read the sentence pairs Choose which word or phrase best fits each blank

1 Customs broker / customs clearance

A The company hired a to

handle the customs paperwork.

B The shipment was given .

3 Tariffs / ports of entry

A are usually located in big cities

or near a country’s borders.

B The store owner had to pay on the goods he imported for his customers

Fill in the blanks with the correct words or phrases from the word bank.

1 The was located at the airport and surrounded by a high fence

2 The shipment was inspected in Canada before it was allowed to pass into the U.S

3 Anna calculated the that would be owed on the imported shipment

4 A official inspected the goods and cleared them

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Fill in the blanks with the correct words or phrases from the word bank.

1 The was located at the airport and surrounded by a high fence

2 The shipment was inspected in Canada before it was allowed to pass into the U.S

3 Anna calculated the that would be owed on the imported shipment

4 A official inspected the goods and cleared them

customs area

cross border

duty customs

Vocabulary

What are some responsibilities of a customer broker ?

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handle customs paperwork, ensure customs regulations

are met, and to arrange transportation for shipments

from a customs area to a buyer.

5 Listen and read the webpage again.

What are some responsibilities of a customer broker ?

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Listening to a conversation between two logisticians Mark the following statements as true (T)

or false (F).

1 The man’s shipment was sent on schedule

2 The woman has not made arrangements for the shipment’s transportation to the buyer

3 The man is going to continue doing business with the woman

Listening

Listening to a conversation between two logisticians Mark the following statements as true (T)

or false (F).

1 The man’s shipment was sent on schedule

2 The woman has not made arrangements for the shipment’s transportation to the buyer

3 The man is going to continue doing business with the woman

T

F

T

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Listen again and complete the conversation.

Customer: All the correct 1 were submitted ?

Broker : Yes, sir There should be no problem with 2

Customer: So what will happen after the shipment arrives?

Broker : It is taken to a customs area near the 3

It will be inspected and cleared there

Customer: And how will it get to the buyer?

Broker : By truck The driver 4

to take the shipment directly to the buyer

Customer: Excellent You’ve been terrific to work with You saved me a lot of 5

Broker : I’m pleased you feel that way

Customer: In fact, I’m going to recommend your services to all of my 6

Listening

Listen again and complete the conversation.

Customer: All the correct 1 were submitted ?

Broker : Yes, sir There should be no problem with 2

Customer: So what will happen after the shipment arrives?

Broker : It is taken to a customs area near the 3

It will be inspected and cleared there

Customer: And how will it get to the buyer?

Broker : By truck The driver 4

to take the shipment directly to the buyer

Customer: Excellent You’ve been terrific to work with You saved me a lot of 5

Broker : I’m pleased you feel that way

Customer: In fact, I’m going to recommend your services to all of my 6

business associates

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With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 7 Then, swtich roles.

A : Hi, I’m calling about my shipment Can you give me an update, please?

B : Sure, no problem Let me just get it up on my computer.

A : Did the shipment go out when it was supposed to?

B : Yes, it did I’m showing it left New York on Wednesday morning.

A : Great And all the documents for customs were submitted?

B : I made sure they were There shouldn’t be any problems with customs clearance.

A : Could you tell me how the shipment is getting to the buyer?

B : It will be picked up by truck The driver will take the shipment directly to the

buyer’s location

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S+ will/shall+ be+ adj/noun

Ex: You will be a good husband.

c Question:

Will + S + V-bare +…?

Will HE go to London next week?

Use ‘Will” when a decision at the moment of speaking or future fact.

For promises / requests / refusals / offers

Example: - There is a supermarket over there We will buy food at it.

-The sun will rise tomorrow.

S+be going to+be+adj/noun

Ex: She is going to be married.

With Verb “bare”:

a Positive:

S + Am/Is/Are + Going TO + V-bare.

Ex: I Am “going to” BUY a new car.

b Negative:

S + Am/Is/Are + Not + Going TO + V-bare.

Ex: You win I AM not “going to” ARGUE with you anymore.

c Question:

Am/Is/Are + S + Going TO + V-bare ?

Eg: What IS he “going to” DO?

Use ‘’ BE GOING TO” A decision before the moment of speaking:

Example:

Julie: There's no milk

John: I know I'm going to go and get some when this TV programme finishes

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Put in ‘will’ or ‘be going to’:

1 A: We don’t have any bread

B: I know I get some from the shop

2 A: We don’t have any bread

B: Really? I get some from the shop then

3 A: Why do you need to borrow my suitcase?

B: I visit my mother in Scotland next month.

4 A: I’m really cold.

B: I turn the heating on.

5 A: Are you going to John’s party tonight?

B: Yes Are you going too? I give you a lift

6 A: What are your plans after you leave university?

B: I work in a hospital in Africa I leave on the 28th

7 (The phone rings) A: I get it!

8 A: Are you ready to order?

B: I can’t decide … Okay, I have the steak, please

9 A: Are you busy tonight? Would you like to have coffee?

B: Sorry I go to the library I’ve been planning to study all day

10 A: Why are you carrying a hammer?

B: I put up some pictures

B: I know I get some from the shop

2 A: We don’t have any bread

B: Really? I get some from the shop then

3 A: Why do you need to borrow my suitcase?

B: I visit my mother in Scotland next month.

4 A: I’m really cold.

B: I turn the heating on.

5 A: Are you going to John’s party tonight?

B: Yes Are you going too? I give you a lift

6 A: What are your plans after you leave university?

B: I work in a hospital in Africa I leave on the 28th

7 (The phone rings) A: I get it!

8 A: Are you ready to order?

B: I can’t decide … Okay, I have the steak, please

9 A: Are you busy tonight? Would you like to have coffee?

B: Sorry I go to the library I’ve been planning to study all day

10 A: Why are you carrying a hammer?

B: I put up some pictures

Am going to

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1 I have bought two tickets My wife and I

(see) a movie tonight.

2 Mary thinks Peter (get) the job.

3 A: “I _(move) from my house

tomorrow I have packed everything.”

B: “I _ (come) and help you.”

4 If I have enough money, I _ (buy) a

new car.

5 I _ (be) there at four o'clock, I promise.

6 The meeting _ (take) place at 4 p.m.

7 If you eat all of that cake, you _ (feel)

sick.

8 They _ (be) at home at 10 o'clock

because their son is staying alone at home.

9 Perhaps she _ (not / be) able to come

tomorrow.

10 Because of the train delay, the meeting

(not / take) place at 10 o'clock.

11 If it rains, they _ (not / go) to the seaside.

12 In my opinion, she _ (fail) the exam.

13 He _ ( sell) the car if he doesn’t have enough money to build a new house.

14 She is very tired, she _ (take) a rest.

15 According to the weather forecast, it (not / rain) this weekend.

16 If you lose your job, what (you / do)?

17 In your opinion, (she / be) a good teacher?

18 What time (the sun / set) today?

19 Do you think she ( get) the money from her boss?

20 (you/ take) the children to the cinema this weekend? I have seen some tickets on the table.

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(see) a movie tonight.

2 Mary thinks Peter (get) the job.

3 A: “I _(move) from my house

tomorrow I have packed everything.”

B: “I _ (come) and help you.”

4 If I have enough money, I _ (buy) a

new car.

5 I _ (be) there at four o'clock, I promise.

6 The meeting _ (take) place at 4 p.m.

7 If you eat all of that cake, you _ (feel)

sick.

8 They _ (be) at home at 10 o'clock

because their son is staying alone at home.

9 Perhaps she _ (not / be) able to come

tomorrow.

10 Because of the train delay, the meeting

(not / take) place at 10 o'clock.

12 In my opinion, she _ (fail) the exam.

13 He _ ( sell) the car if he doesn’t have enough money to build a new house.

14 She is very tired, she _ (take) a rest.

15 According to the weather forecast, it (not / rain) this weekend.

16 If you lose your job, what (you / do)?

17 In your opinion, (she / be) a good teacher?

18 What time (the sun / set) today?

19 Do you think she ( get) the money from her boss?

20 (you/ take) the children to the cinema this weekend? I have seen some tickets on the table.

are going to see

will get

am going to move

will come

will buywill be

is going to take

will feelare going to be

won’t be

isn’t going to take

will failwill sell

is going to take

isn’t going to rain

will you dowill she be

will the sun setshe will getAre you going to take

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1 What is the role of a

customs agency?

2 Why would an individual

or company hire someone to

handle customs procedures

for them?