Article
1
For the purpose of this Convention:
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(a)
The term “import duties and import taxes” shall mean not only Customs duties but also all duties and taxes whatever chargeable by reason of importation;
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(b)
The term “boats” shall mean all pleasure boats and pleasure vessels with or without engines together with their spare parts, and their normal accessories and equipment when imported with the boats or vessels;
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(c)
The term “aircraft” shall mean all aircraft with or without engines together with their spare parts and their normal accessories and equipment when imported with the aircraft;
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(d)
The term “private use” shall mean the use of aircraft or boats, by their owners or by persons who have possession or control of them, wether on hire or otherwise, for non-commercial purposes and, in particular, for purposes other than the transport of persons for remuneration, reward or other consideration or the industrial and commercial transport of goods with or without remuneration;
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(e)
The term “temporary importation papers” shall mean the Customs document identifying the aircraft or boat and providing evidence of the guarantee or deposit of import duties and import taxes;
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(f)
The term “persons” shall mean both natural and legal persons unless the context otherwise requires.