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  1. Purpose

This Policy governs the conditions applicable to international import and export operations, transportation, documentation, certifications, inspections and administrative procedures related to products marketed by PAULOWNIA PROFESSIONAL S.L.

Its purpose is to clearly establish the responsibilities of the parties involved in national and international operations relating to plant material, timber products, forestry projects, carbon credits and other products or services commercialized by the company.

  1. Scope of Application

This Policy may apply, among others, to:

  • Potted plants.
  • In vitro plant material.
  • Stumps.
  • Bare-root trees.
  • Plant propagation material.
  • Standing timber.
  • Harvested timber.
  • Logs.
  • Log sections.
  • Sawn timber.
  • Panels.
  • Plywood.
  • Processed wood products.
  • Carbon credits.
  • Forestry services.
  • Other products or services marketed by PAULOWNIA PROFESSIONAL S.L.
  1. Plant Material Exports

Exports of plant material may be subject to:

  • Phytosanitary certificates.
  • Official inspections.
  • Import permits.
  • Border controls.
  • Specific documentary requirements.
  • Treatments required by the competent authorities.

PAULOWNIA PROFESSIONAL S.L. shall carry out the procedures that correspond to its responsibilities in accordance with applicable legislation and the documentation provided by the purchaser.

  1. Timber Product Exports

Exports of timber and wood products may require:

  • Certificates of origin.
  • Phytosanitary certificates where applicable.
  • Customs declarations.
  • Commercial documentation.
  • Official inspections.
  • Other documents required by the competent authorities.

Requirements may vary depending on the destination country and the nature of the exported product.

  1. Certificates and Documentation

PAULOWNIA PROFESSIONAL S.L. may arrange or provide, where applicable:

  • Commercial invoices.
  • Packing Lists.
  • Phytosanitary certificates.
  • Certificates of origin.
  • Forestry certificates.
  • Transport documentation.
  • Customs declarations.
  • Other documents required for export.

The issuance of certain certificates may generate additional costs, which will be communicated to the purchaser.

  1. Responsibilities of the Importer and Import Permits

The purchaser shall be responsible for verifying, before placing any order, the legal, phytosanitary, forestry, customs or administrative requirements applicable to the importation of products into the destination country, territory or region.

Where required by the regulations of the importing country, the purchaser must obtain in advance any import permits, licenses, authorizations or certificates issued by the competent authorities.

In particular, where an Import Permit, phytosanitary authorization or equivalent document is required, the purchaser shall provide a valid copy to PAULOWNIA PROFESSIONAL S.L. sufficiently in advance to allow proper preparation of the export documentation.

The purchaser shall also be responsible for informing PAULOWNIA PROFESSIONAL S.L. of any special import requirements, phytosanitary treatments, inspections, certifications, quarantine measures, packaging requirements, labelling requirements or other specific conditions imposed by the authorities of the destination country.

PAULOWNIA PROFESSIONAL S.L. shall prepare export documentation based on the information provided by the purchaser and on the requirements known at the time of shipment.

Failure to obtain permits, authorizations or documentation required by the importing country, as well as incomplete or inaccurate communication of import requirements, shall be the sole responsibility of the purchaser and shall not give rise to any right of cancellation, return, compensation, indemnification or refund.

  1. Customs and Official Controls

Goods may be subject to controls by:

  • Customs authorities.
  • Phytosanitary authorities.
  • Forestry authorities.
  • Border Control Posts (BCP).
  • Inspection agencies.
  • Port authorities.
  • Airport authorities.
  • Other competent authorities.

PAULOWNIA PROFESSIONAL S.L. has no control over the procedures, decisions or actions carried out by such entities.

  1. Inspections and Official Requirements

Competent authorities may require:

  • Documentary inspections.
  • Physical inspections.
  • Sampling procedures.
  • Additional treatments.
  • Quarantine measures.
  • Laboratory testing.
  • Extraordinary requirements.

The costs and consequences arising from such procedures may be the responsibility of the importer where established by applicable legislation.

  1. Delays, Holds and Administrative Procedures

PAULOWNIA PROFESSIONAL S.L. shall not be responsible for delays resulting from:

  • Customs procedures.
  • Inspections.
  • Border Control Posts (BCP).
  • Documentary controls.
  • Administrative holds.
  • Phytosanitary procedures.
  • Forestry procedures.
  • Actions undertaken by national or international authorities.

International delivery times are indicative only.

  1. Rejection, Return or Destruction of Goods

Competent authorities may order:

  • Detention of goods.
  • Return to the country of origin.
  • Destruction of goods.
  • Mandatory treatments.
  • Quarantine measures.
  • Other administrative actions.

Where PAULOWNIA PROFESSIONAL S.L. has correctly prepared the required documentation and fulfilled its obligations, it shall not be liable for decisions taken by competent authorities.

Costs arising from returns, destruction, storage, extraordinary inspections, mandatory treatments or similar measures may be charged to the purchaser where applicable.

  1. Additional Costs

Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing, published prices do not include:

  • Customs duties.
  • Import taxes.
  • Import VAT.
  • Customs clearance fees.
  • Inspection costs.
  • Port charges.
  • Airport charges.
  • Storage fees.
  • Quarantine costs.
  • Special certifications.
  • Extraordinary administrative procedures.
  • Other costs incurred at destination.

All such costs shall be the responsibility of the purchaser unless expressly agreed otherwise.

  1. Limitation of Liability

PAULOWNIA PROFESSIONAL S.L. shall make all reasonable efforts to facilitate the correct export and import of goods.

However, the company shall not be liable for:

  • Regulatory changes.
  • Government restrictions.
  • Administrative delays.
  • Decisions of competent authorities.
  • Import refusals.
  • Detentions.
  • Quarantine measures.
  • Destruction of goods.
  • Indirect costs.
  • Loss of profits.
  • Loss of revenue.
  • Consequential damages.
  1. Force Majeure

PAULOWNIA PROFESSIONAL S.L. shall not be liable for delays or failures resulting from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including international conflicts, trade restrictions, embargoes, natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, transportation disruptions or any other force majeure event.

  1. Modifications

PAULOWNIA PROFESSIONAL S.L. reserves the right to modify this Policy whenever necessary to adapt it to legal, technical, commercial or administrative changes.

The version published at any given time shall be the applicable version.

  1. Contact

For enquiries relating to imports, exports, certifications or international procedures, customers may contact:

info@paulownia.pro

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