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

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

Answer: (A)

C.38 is the code used on customs forms to indicate that the goods are in transit. This designation, often labeled with the term Transire, shows that the shipment is moving through the country to a final destination rather than being entered for local use. The emphasis is on movement under customs control, with duties typically settled at the destination or under transit procedures, not at the point of initial entry.

Remission would imply relief from duties on the goods themselves, which isn’t what C.38 denotes. A bonded warehouse refers to a storage facility where goods are kept under bond, not a transit status. An import permit is authorization to bring goods into the country for consumption or entry, which is different from a transit designation.