Customs Tutorial Questions
1. Customs legislation is a hindrance in importation and exportation of goods. Discuss
2. INCOTERMS play a very significant role in solving international trade disputes.
Comment
3. Is the success of regional interpretation determined by collaborative efforts of
Governments or by sound economic policies of individual countries?
4. Examine the challenges created by incorrect and missing documents as well as its
impact on the operation of a company of your own choice
5. How relevant is the single window concept in facilitating trade in Zimbabwe and
beyond
6. Examine 5 key improvements to a one stop border post of your own choice
7. Containerization has contributed to the growth of shipping and forwarding industry
8. Critic 5 main mechanism provided for by the Customs and Excise Act and related
legislation for the control of goods on import and export
9. Discuss all logistical challenges encountered when dealing with dangerous goods
10. Examine 5 key instances where a Customs officer may issue a notice of size
11. The movement in the supply chain is highly dependent on documents. Illustrate
12. Critic challenges facing ZIMRA in the implementation of the revised
13. Discuss key 5 supply chain enablers that ZIMRA need to apply
14. Discuss the 5 main instruments used by the World Customs Organisation in managing
their affairs
15. Letters of credit are no longer of much use as a method of payment in Zimbabwe.
Analyze the statement
16. The ASCUDA World plays a very significant role in facilitating importation and
exportation of goods. Discuss
17. Examine Special Economic Zones and their contribution to the economy of
Zimbabwe
18. Analyze 5 main drivers of trade facilitation and simplification that Governments in
Africa should focus on in order to improve and facilitate inter Africa trade
19. It is not necessary to regulate handling of hazardous cargo
20. The ASCUDA system has created more problems than it solved. Discuss
21. Critic Export Processing Zones and their contribution to the economy of Zimbabwe
22. Critically examine 5 areas that the ZIMRA should focus on for ease of doing business
in Zimbabwe from Customs point of view
23. Examine 5 areas that the ZIMRA should focus on in order to meet or exceed set
revenue target
24. Discuss 5 sustainable measures ZIMRA should implement in order reduce revenue
leakages
25. Discuss 5 main causes of delays at Beitbridge border post and for each case provide a
policy to prevent or reduce the delays
26. Discuss 5 key areas which are a subject of dispute or conflict under WTO
27. Customs administrators are particularly susceptible to corruption. Suggest appropriate
policy imperatives that can be used to curb corruption and how they can be effectively
be implemented
28. Evaluate whether free trade or protectionism serve as the most effective trade policy
of Zimbabwe
29. Critique the revised Kyoto Convention
30. The World Trade Organisation has failed developing countries. Discuss
31. In conducting responsibilities for managing borders and revenue collection, Customs
in administration operate in environment of uncertainty and change. Using the
appropriate methods by explaining how ZIMRA can manage at border posts
32. Although protectionism is bad, the WTO preferences for the use of tariffs over quotas
as a protectionist device are extremely sensible. Discuss
33. Taguta Milling Company wants to export 450t of maize to Zambia. Advice the
company on the process and the administration of the export facilitation document
34. Outline giving examples the code of practice for handling and transportation of liquid
fuels in Zimbabwe
