{"id":68532,"date":"2022-08-25T13:47:28","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T13:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/?page_id=68532"},"modified":"2025-01-12T05:21:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T05:21:48","slug":"customs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/customs\/","title":{"rendered":"Customs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container w-auto is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"block-header-without-image d-flex flex-direction-column justify-content-center\">\n    <h2 class=\"fs-32 fw-700 fs-xs-28 not-for-table-content\" id=\"heading-customs\">\n        Customs    <\/h2>\n    <div class=\"d-grid grid-col-2 grid-col-xs-1\">\n                            <div class=\"\">\n                <div>Last updated on 12 Jan 2025<\/div>\n                <div>25 Aug 2022 . 3 min read<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"869\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Customs-TFG-2024-Guide.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Customs TFG 2024 Guide\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Customs-TFG-2024-Guide.jpg 869w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Customs-TFG-2024-Guide-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Customs-TFG-2024-Guide-768x311.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Customs-TFG-2024-Guide-320x130.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Customs-TFG-2024-Guide-370x150.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Customs-TFG-2024-Guide-414x168.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Customs-TFG-2024-Guide-600x243.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Customs-TFG-2024-Guide-372x151.jpg 372w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Customs-TFG-2024-Guide-450x182.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Customs-TFG-2024-Guide-380x154.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Customs-TFG-2024-Guide-285x115.jpg 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container w-auto is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"block-buttons bg-anti-flash-white rounded p-24 h-100 xs-h-auto\" style=\"background-color: #f2f5f7 !important;\">\n  <div class=\"d-grid grid-col-1 grid-col-xs-1 mb-12\">\n    <h4 class=\"not-for-table-content fs-24 fw-700\" id=\"heading-customs-procedures\">Customs Procedures<\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/customs\/\">\n        Introduction to Customs      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/customs\/import-controls\/\">\n        Import Controls      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/customs\/export-controls\/\">\n        Export Controls      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/customs\/customs-clearance-process\/\">\n        Customs Clearance Process      <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns country-quick-link h-100 mb-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"block-buttons bg-anti-flash-white rounded p-24 h-100 xs-h-auto\" style=\"background-color: #ebf5f4 !important;\">\n  <div class=\"d-grid grid-col-1 grid-col-xs-1 mb-12\">\n    <h4 class=\"not-for-table-content fs-24 fw-700\" id=\"heading-codes-and-classification\">Codes and Classification<\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/customs\/what-is-an-hsn-code\/\">\n        HSN Codes      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/customs\/what-is-an-hs-code\/\">\n        HS Codes      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/customs\/what-are-hts-codes\/\">\n        HTS Codes      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/customs\/naics-north-american-industry-classification-system\/\">\n        NAICS Codes      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/customs\/comparing-naics-to-sic-codes\/\">\n        NAICS vs SIC codes      <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"block-buttons bg-anti-flash-white rounded p-24 h-100 xs-h-auto\" style=\"background-color: #e5f5ff !important;\">\n  <div class=\"d-grid grid-col-1 grid-col-xs-1 mb-12\">\n    <h4 class=\"not-for-table-content fs-24 fw-700\" id=\"heading-documentation-certification\">Documentation &#038; Certification<\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/customs\/phytosanitary-certificates\/\">\n        Phytosanitary Certificates      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/customs\/certificates-of-origin\/\">\n        Certificates of Origin      <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"block-buttons bg-anti-flash-white rounded p-24 h-100 xs-h-auto\" style=\"background-color: #E6FAFE !important;\">\n  <div class=\"d-grid grid-col-1 grid-col-xs-1 mb-12\">\n    <h4 class=\"not-for-table-content fs-24 fw-700\" id=\"heading-efficiency-tools\">Efficiency Tools<\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/customs\/single-window-systems\/\">\n        Single Window Systems      <\/a>\n          <a class=\"d-inline-block mr-10 mb-10 py-8 px-16 rounded bordered border-light text-black bg-white fs-14 fw-700\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/customs\/customs-brokers\/\">\n        Customs Brokers      <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns container w-auto is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"bg-light-blue d-flex gap-16 h-auto p-16 rounded xs-flex-direction-column\">\n    <div class=\"\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"min-width:100px;max-width: 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8590deab6809dc3b1f64ba6822e10098?s=160&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g\" class=\"w-100 rounded\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"col-span-2 col-span-xs-1\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-direction-column gap-16 fs-16 justify-content-between\">\n      <div class=\"fs-16 fw-700\">Carter Hoffman<\/div>\n      <div class=\"fs-14 fw-400 elipsise-2-line\" title=\"Carter Hoffman is a Research Associate at Trade Finance Global focusing on the impact of macroeconomic trends and emerging technologies on international trade.\">\n        Carter Hoffman is a Research Associate at Trade Finance Global focusing on the impact of macroeconomic trends and emerging technologies on international trade.      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <a class=\"text-black fs-12 small-link-arrow-right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/posts\/?author=84\">\n          <span>\n            Latest Post          <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-cta max-w-100 p-32 h-auto rounded sm-w-60 dark-mode bg-black align wp-block-acf-block-cta\">\n  <h4 id=\"heading-access-trade-receivables-and-supply-chain-finance\" class=\"fs-24 fw-700 elipsise-2-line dark:color-white not-for-table-content\">\n    Access trade, receivables and supply chain finance  <\/h4>\n  <p class=\"block-subtitle dark:color-white\">We assist companies to access trade and receivables finance through our relationships with 270+ banks, funds and alternative finance houses.<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/get-trade-finance\/\" class=\"dark:text-black px-16 py-8 rounded bg-black text-white fs-14 fw-700 dark:bg-tale\">\n    <span>Get started<\/span>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contents\">Contents<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-table-content h-auto bg-white auto\">\n    <ul class=\"table-content\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"bg-tale rounded p-24 h-auto\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Welcome to TFG\u2019s customs hub where we will help ease some of the uncertainty by walking you through one of the most critical aspects of international trade: customs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">For many business owners, the thought of looking beyond their own borders and into international markets is already daunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">You need to contend with cultural and language barriers, develop relationships with unfamiliar partners, navigate international&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/shipping-management-software\/\">shipping<\/a>, and figure out a whole new legal system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">All of this can have many would-be exporters seeking refuge in the relative safe haven of their domestic markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Expanding horizons and looking into new markets, however, can open a realm of opportunities for businesses. With a little knowledge and support, entering new markets is not just feasible but can be highly lucrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"customsguide\">What is covered in this international customs hub?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">This guide consists of a series of pages and topics diving into all aspects of international customs and customs clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">It can loosely be divided into four interconnected sections: an overview of the process and what to be aware of, important customs documents, the standardised codes and nomenclature, and some of the tools and services that exist to make customs easier for importers and exporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">This high-level overview of customs will walk you through the customs clearance process from beginning to end and examine some of the many factors of a transaction that can add or remove steps from that process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">We will then dive into export controls, looking at why they exist, how they are similar between various countries, and what you need to do to export a product on an export control list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Closely related to this, we will review import controls and learn about some of the measures that governments and border control agencies around the world have put in place to help protect businesses and citizens from potentially harmful foreign goods and competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customs documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Depending on what products a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/commodity-trading\/\">trader<\/a>&nbsp;is importing or exporting, there can be countless different documents that must be presented to clear customs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">While our guide will not cover each and every possibility, we will look at two of the more common documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">The first is the certificate of origin \u2013 an important document required in most instances to verify where exactly the good that is being imported came from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">The second type of document is the sanitary or phytosanitary certificate, which is required when bringing plant or animal products into many countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standardised systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">If you think clearing customs is confusing now, you would not have liked it before many of the standardisation initiatives and nomenclatures were put in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Thanks to the work of international bodies like the World Customs Organization, many countries today use the same sets of codifications for their international customs work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Harmonised System (HS) codes, Harmonised System Nomenclature (HSN) codes, and Harminsied Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes are some of the most widely adopted product classification systems in international trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Our guide will look into all of these and examine where they are used and what the differences between them are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easing the customs process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">If all of this seems like a lot to handle, that\u2019s okay because the final section of our guide takes a look at some of the systems and services in place to help streamline the entire customs clearance process for importers and exporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">If you do not want to navigate through these waters on your own, you can seek the help of a customs broker to help guide you through the process and reduce the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/commodity-trading\/ctrm-software\/\">risk<\/a>&nbsp;of costly errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">We will also look into some of the digital systems \u2013 often referred to as single window systems \u2013 that government agencies are implementing to streamline customs for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your guide to international customs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Without any further ado, let\u2019s dive in and get a handle on the customs world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">If you feel you need any help along the way, our team at Trade Finance Global (TFG) can help you on your import or export journey<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-cta max-w-100 p-32 h-auto rounded dark-mode bg-black align wp-block-acf-block-cta\">\n  <h4 id=\"heading-access-trade-receivables-and-supply-chain-finance\" class=\"fs-24 fw-700 elipsise-2-line dark:color-white not-for-table-content\">\n    Access trade, receivables and supply chain finance  <\/h4>\n  <p class=\"block-subtitle dark:color-white\">We assist companies to access trade and receivables finance through our relationships with 270+ banks, funds and alternative finance houses.<\/p>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/get-trade-finance\/\" class=\"dark:text-black px-16 py-8 rounded bg-black text-white fs-14 fw-700 dark:bg-tale\">\n    <span>Get started<\/span>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-faq overflow-hidden h-auto py-10\">\n  <div class=\"container w-auto\">\n    <div class=\"d-grid grid-col-1 grid-col-xs-2 mb-24\">\n      <h3 id=\"heading-faq\" class=\"not-for-table-content fw-700 \">FAQ<\/h3>\n          <\/div>\n    <div class=\"d-grid grid-col-4 grid-col-xs-1 gap-24\">\n              <div class=\"d-flex overflow-x-auto hide-scrollbar xs-flex-direction-row flex-direction-column gap-24 list-question\">\n                      <div class=\"single-anwser active pointer bg-anti-flash-white border-radius-12 p-24\">\n              <h4 class=\"fs-20 mb-0 fw-700 elipsise-2-line detail-question not-for-table-content\" title=\"What is customs clearance?\">\n                What is customs clearance?              <\/h4>\n              <div class=\"detail-anwser d-hidden fs-16\"><p>Customs clearance is the set of activities performed by border security personnel to help national governments monitor trade, prevent dangerous activities, and collect revenue.<\/p>\n<p>It is a necessary procedure before goods can be imported or exported internationally.<\/p>\n<p>Often it involves documentation and inspections of goods being imported to and exported from a country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"single-anwser  pointer bg-anti-flash-white border-radius-12 p-24\">\n              <h4 class=\"fs-20 mb-0 fw-700 elipsise-2-line detail-question not-for-table-content\" title=\"What is a customs broker?\">\n                What is a customs broker?              <\/h4>\n              <div class=\"detail-anwser d-hidden fs-16\"><p>A customs broker is an individual or organisation that provides specialised\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/international-trade\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">international trade<\/a>\u00a0services to importers and exporters to help them get their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/freight-forwarding\/shipping-management-software\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">shipments<\/a>\u00a0through customs as efficiently and cheaply as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Brokers help remove barriers in global trade for their clients by facilitating the import and export of goods across international borders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"single-anwser  pointer bg-anti-flash-white border-radius-12 p-24\">\n              <h4 class=\"fs-20 mb-0 fw-700 elipsise-2-line detail-question not-for-table-content\" title=\"What are export controls?\">\n                What are export controls?              <\/h4>\n              <div class=\"detail-anwser d-hidden fs-16\"><p>Export controls are measures put in place by many governments to regulate and occasionally prevent the export of certain goods.<\/p>\n<p>The principal objective of export controls is to ensure that exports of certain goods and technology are consistent with a country\u2019s foreign and defence policies.<\/p>\n<p>Countries often publish their export control lists so that prospective exporters are aware of the restrictions and limitations that they may be working with.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"single-anwser  pointer bg-anti-flash-white border-radius-12 p-24\">\n              <h4 class=\"fs-20 mb-0 fw-700 elipsise-2-line detail-question not-for-table-content\" title=\"What are HS codes?\">\n                What are HS codes?              <\/h4>\n              <div class=\"detail-anwser d-hidden fs-16\"><p>Harmonized System (HS) codes are the six-digit numbers used internationally to classify goods for customs purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Administered by the World Customs Organization (WCO), they cover 98% of goods in international trade and over 5000\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/commodity-trading\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">commodities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Customs authorities use HS codes to apply tariffs and taxes to goods and keep track of imports and exports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"single-anwser  pointer bg-anti-flash-white border-radius-12 p-24\">\n              <h4 class=\"fs-20 mb-0 fw-700 elipsise-2-line detail-question not-for-table-content\" title=\"What are phytosanitary certificates?\">\n                What are phytosanitary certificates?              <\/h4>\n              <div class=\"detail-anwser d-hidden fs-16\"><p>Phytosanitary certificates are documents certifying that plants or plant products being shipped have been inspected and are deemed free from quarantine pests according to the importing country\u2019s phytosanitary regulations.<\/p>\n<p>A phytosanitary certificate is often required when importing or exporting\u00a0<em>any<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradefinanceglobal.com\/finance-products\/agricultural-finance\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">agricultural<\/a>\u00a0products and they are issued by the plant protection organisation of the exporting country to the plant protection organisation of the importing country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-span-3 col-span-xs-1 detail-anwser-block hide-scrollbar bg-tale rounded p-24\">\n          <h4 class=\"fs-20 fw-700 elipsise-2-line detail-question not-for-table-content\" title=\"What are phytosanitary certificates?\">\n            What is customs clearance?          <\/h4>\n          <div class=\"detail-anwser fs-16\"><p>Customs clearance is the set of activities performed by border security personnel to help national governments monitor trade, prevent dangerous activities, and collect revenue.<\/p>\n<p>It is a necessary procedure before goods can be imported or exported internationally.<\/p>\n<p>Often it involves documentation and inspections of goods being imported to and exported from a country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n          <a href=\"\" class=\"detail-link text-black fs-12 small-link-arrow-right text-right mr-0 d-hidden\">\n            <span><\/span>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"full-width block-grid_topics dark-mode\" data-block=\"grid_topics\" data-theme=\"dark\">\n  <div class=\"block-topics\">\n    <h1 class=\"container w-auto fs-xs-20 mb-xs-20 not-for-table-content\"><\/h1>\n    <div class=\"control container w-auto clearfix topic-tabs position-relative\">\n              <ul class=\"tabs tabs-horizontal d-inline-block mb-30\">\n                      <li class=\"px-24 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