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Item No.

Short title

Information required

1

Applicant Type

Indicate whether the person making the declaration is the:

  • Owner
  • Nominee or
  • Representative

2

Owner Name

The name of the person who is the owner of the goods.

3

Owner ABN/CCID

The ABN of, or code allocated by Customs (the Customs Client Identifier or CCID) to, the owner of the goods.

4

Nominee Name

The name of the person nominated by the owner of the goods to submit the declaration on behalf of the owner.

5

Nominee ABN/CCID

The ABN or CCID of the nominee identified in item 4.

6

Representative Name

The name of the broker, freight forwarder, or HVSO who is the representative of the owner of the goods.

7

Representative ABN/CCID

The ABN or CCID of the nominee identified in item 6.

8

Importer Details

Name and address of the owner of the goods.

9

Date of Birth

The date of birth of the owner of the goods.

10

Sex

The gender of the owner of the goods.

11

Travel Document Number

The passport number of the owner of the goods.

12

Passport Country of Issue

The name of the country that authorised the passport as an official travel document.

13

Spouse Name

The name of the husband or wife (if any) of the owner of the goods.

14

Spouse Passport Number

The passport number of the owner’s spouse.

15

Number Of Children Under 18

The number of children under eighteen years of age who own unaccompanied personal effects covered by this declaration.

16

Owner Arrival Date

The date of arrival in Australia of the owner of the goods.

17

Owner Arrival Vessel Name

The name of the ship or aircraft on which the owner of the goods arrived.

18

Owner Arrival Flight Number

If the owner arrived on an aircraft – the airline code (as allocated by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and number of the flight (as assigned by the carrier to identify the journey of the aircraft) on which the owner of the goods arrived.

19

Owner Arrival Port Code

The port or airport that the owner of the goods arrived in Australia.

20

Country Of Departure

The country where the goods were exported from.

21

Period of Absence From Australia

The period of time the owner of the goods has been absent from Australia.

22

Other Countries Visited

The names of the countries, other than the country of departure, that the owner of the goods has visited whilst absent from Australia.

23

Number Of Packages

Number of packages that the goods are packed in (not including packages in a container).

If the goods are to be, or were, imported by SEA – Items 24 to 31 are required.

24

Cargo – Arrival Date

Date of arrival of the ship on which the goods were imported at the first Australian port where any goods were discharged.

25

Cargo Arrival Port Code

The first Australian port that the ship arrived at during its journey.

26

Vessel Identifier On Which The Cargo Arrived

The identifier, of the ship being:

  • the Lloyds identification number of the ship; or
  • if the vessel does not have a Lloyds identification number, the identification code allocated to the operator of the ship by Customs.

27

Voyage Number On Which The Cargo Arrived

The unique number assigned by the principal agent of the ship for the journey to Australia which carried the goods.

28

Cargo Type

Indicate whether the goods are containerised, non-containerised or bulk:

B/B - Break Bulk

BLK - Bulk

FCL - Full Container Load

FCX - Full Container Multiple House Bill

LCL - Less Than Container Load

29

Container Number

The unique identifier assigned by the marine industry to the container the goods are packed in.

30

Ocean Bill Of Lading

The ocean bill of lading number relating to the goods.

31

House Bill Of Lading

The house bill of lading number relating to the goods.

If the goods are to be, or were, imported by AIR – Items 32 to 34 are required

32

Flight Number On Which Cargo Arrived

The airline code (as allocated by the IATA), and flight number (as assigned by the carrier to identify the journey of the aircraft) for the flight that carries the goods.

33

Master Air Waybill Number

The master air waybill number relating to the goods.

34

House Air Waybill Number

The house air waybill number relating to the goods.

If the goods are imported by AIR or SEA, the following fields are required.

35

Line Number

The number that identifies each separate line of goods on the declaration.

36

Tourist

Indicate whether the owner of the goods is a tourist.

37

Tourist Length Of Stay

If the owner is a tourist, indicate the proposed length of his or her stay.

38

Temporary Residence

Indicate whether the owner of the goods is a temporary resident.

39

Temporary Residence Length of Stay

If the owner is a temporary resident, indicate the proposed length of his or her stay.

40

Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen

Indicate whether the owner of the goods is resuming permanent residence or is a returning Australian citizen.

41

Taking Up Permanent Residence in Australia For The First Time

Indicate whether the owner of the goods is taking up permanent residence in Australia for the first time.

42

Australian Citizen Returning Temporarily

Indicate whether the owner of the goods is an Australian citizen returning to Australia temporarily.

43

Did You Pack The Goods Yourself

Indicate whether the owner of the goods packed the goods:

  • Yes
  • No

44

Person Who Packed The Goods

If the answer to item 43 is no, specify the name of the person who packed the goods.

45

Are You Fully Aware Of The Contents Of Your Packages

Indicate whether the owner is fully aware of the contents of the packages subject to the declaration:

  • Yes
  • No

46

Unaware Of Content Of The Packages

If the answer to item 45 is no, provide a detailed reason as to why the owner is not fully aware of the contents of the packages.

47

Do The Packages Contain Goods Belonging To Any Person Other Than You Or Those Who Accompanied You On Your Arrival In Australia

Indicate whether the goods are owned by a person other than those who were accompanying the person making the declaration when he or she arrived in Australia:

  • Yes
  • No

48

Name

If the answer to item 47 is yes – the name of the person not entering Australia with the person making the declaration, whose unaccompanied goods are being declared.

49

Passport Number

If the answer to item 47 is yes – the passport number of the person not entering Australia with the declaration, whose unaccompanied goods are being declared.

50

Relationship To You

If the answer to item 47 is yes – describe the nature of your association with this person.

51

Drugs

Indicate if the goods contain drugs of any kind including, but not limited to: DHEA, narcotics, hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, tranquillisers, steroids or performance enhancing drugs.

52

Drugs Description

If the answer to item 51 is yes, list those goods.

53

Weapons

Indicate if the goods contain weapons including, but not limited to: firearms or parts (including air pistols and air rifles), ammunition, replica firearms, spring bladed knives, daggers, knuckle dusters or martial arts equipment.

54

Weapons Description

If the answer to item 53 is yes, list those goods.

55

Animal Products

Indicate if the goods contain articles manufactured from wildlife including, but not limited to: reptiles/snakes, elephants, rhinoceri, members of the cat family, whales, dolphins, zebras, antelope, deer or coral.

56

Animal Products Description

If the answer to item 55 is yes, list those goods.

57

Offensive Material

Indicate if any of the goods contain material which is likely to cause offence to a reasonable adult. This may include, but is not limited to: child pornographic material, child abuse material, material which may promote, incite or instruct in matters of crime or violence or misuse of a drug, or sexual material (including bestiality).

58

Offensive Material Description

If the answer to item 57 is yes, list those goods.

59

Currency

Indicate whether the goods contain Australian and/or foreign currency in the amount of $10,000 Australian or more.

60

Currency Amount

If the answer to item 59 is yes, indicate the Australian dollar equivalent.

61

Medicines

Indicate whether the goods contain medicines (whether prescribed by a medical practitioner or not) including but not limited to herbal medicines.

62

Medicine Description

If the answer to item 61 is yes, list those goods.

63

Tobacco Products

Indicate whether the goods contain cigarettes, cigars or tobacco.

64

Alcoholic Products

Indicate whether the goods contain alcoholic liquor including: spirits, wine or beer.

65

Transport Vehicles

Indicate whether the goods contain motor vehicle, motorcycle, trailers or watercraft.

66

Goods Belonging To Persons Not Accompanying You

Indicate whether the goods include goods owned by a person other than you or those persons who arrived in Australia at the same time as the person providing the information.

67

Commercial Goods

Indicate whether the goods are to be used for commercial purposes, including sale, lease, hire or exchange.

68

Goods Owned For Less Than Twelve Months

Indicate whether the goods contain other goods owned by the person making the declaration for less than 12 months.

69

Description

If the answer to item 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 or 68 is yes – describe the goods.

70

Price Or Estimated Price $AUS

If the answer to item 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 or 68 is yes – indicate the purchase price of the goods, or if that is not known an estimate of that price.

71

Date Of Purchase

If the answer to item 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 or 68 is yes – indicate the date of purchase of the goods, or if that is not known an estimate of that date.

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Item No.

Short title

Information required

1

Applicant Type

Indicate whether the person making the declaration is the:

  • Owner
  • Nominee or
  • Representative

2

Owner Name

The name of the person who is the owner of the goods.

3

Owner ABN/CCID

The ABN of, or code allocated by Customs (the Customs Client Identifier or CCID) to, the owner of the goods.

4

Nominee Name

The name of the person nominated by the owner of the goods to submit the declaration on behalf of the owner.

5

Nominee ABN/CCID

The ABN or CCID of the nominee identified in item 4.

6

Representative Name

The name of the broker, freight forwarder, or HVSO who is the representative of the owner of the goods.

7

Representative ABN/CCID

The ABN or CCID of the nominee identified in item 6.

8

Importer Details

Name and address of the owner of the goods.

9

Date of Birth

The date of birth of the owner of the goods.

10

Sex

The gender of the owner of the goods.

11

Travel Document Number

The passport number of the owner of the goods.

12

Passport Country of Issue

The name of the country that authorised the passport as an official travel document.

13

Spouse Name

The name of the husband or wife (if any) of the owner of the goods.

14

Spouse Passport Number

The passport number of the owner’s spouse.

15

Number Of Children Under 18

The number of children under eighteen years of age who own unaccompanied personal effects covered by this declaration.

16

Owner Arrival Date

The date of arrival in Australia of the owner of the goods.

17

Owner Arrival Vessel Name

The name of the ship or aircraft on which the owner of the goods arrived.

18

Owner Arrival Flight Number

If the owner arrived on an aircraft – the airline code (as allocated by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and number of the flight (as assigned by the carrier to identify the journey of the aircraft) on which the owner of the goods arrived.

19

Owner Arrival Port Code

The port or airport that the owner of the goods arrived in Australia.

20

Country Of Departure

The country where the goods were exported from.

21

Period of Absence From Australia

The period of time the owner of the goods has been absent from Australia.

22

Other Countries Visited

The names of the countries, other than the country of departure, that the owner of the goods has visited whilst absent from Australia.

23

Number Of Packages

Number of packages that the goods are packed in (not including packages in a container).

If the goods are to be, or were, imported by SEA – Items 24 to 31 are required.

24

Cargo – Arrival Date

Date of arrival of the ship on which the goods were imported at the first Australian port where any goods were discharged.

25

Cargo Arrival Port Code

The first Australian port that the ship arrived at during its journey.

26

Vessel Identifier On Which The Cargo Arrived

The identifier, of the ship being:

  • the Lloyds identification number of the ship; or
  • if the vessel does not have a Lloyds identification number, the identification code allocated to the operator of the ship by Customs.

27

Voyage Number On Which The Cargo Arrived

The unique number assigned by the principal agent of the ship for the journey to Australia which carried the goods.

28

Cargo Type

Indicate whether the goods are containerised, non-containerised or bulk:

B/B - Break Bulk

BLK - Bulk

FCL - Full Container Load

FCX - Full Container Multiple House Bill

LCL - Less Than Container Load

29

Container Number

The unique identifier assigned by the marine industry to the container the goods are packed in.

30

Ocean Bill Of Lading

The ocean bill of lading number relating to the goods.

31

House Bill Of Lading

The house bill of lading number relating to the goods.

If the goods are to be, or were, imported by AIR – Items 32 to 34 are required

32

Flight Number On Which Cargo Arrived

The airline code (as allocated by the IATA), and flight number (as assigned by the carrier to identify the journey of the aircraft) for the flight that carries the goods.

33

Master Air Waybill Number

The master air waybill number relating to the goods.

34

House Air Waybill Number

The house air waybill number relating to the goods.

If the goods are imported by AIR or SEA, the following fields are required.

35

Line Number

The number that identifies each separate line of goods on the declaration.

36

Tourist

Indicate whether the owner of the goods is a tourist.

37

Tourist Length Of Stay

If the owner is a tourist, indicate the proposed length of his or her stay.

38

Temporary Residence

Indicate whether the owner of the goods is a temporary resident.

39

Temporary Residence Length of Stay

If the owner is a temporary resident, indicate the proposed length of his or her stay.

40

Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen

Indicate whether the owner of the goods is resuming permanent residence or is a returning Australian citizen.

41

Taking Up Permanent Residence in Australia For The First Time

Indicate whether the owner of the goods is taking up permanent residence in Australia for the first time.

42

Australian Citizen Returning Temporarily

Indicate whether the owner of the goods is an Australian citizen returning to Australia temporarily.

43

Did You Pack The Goods Yourself

Indicate whether the owner of the goods packed the goods:

  • Yes
  • No

44

Person Who Packed The Goods

If the answer to item 43 is no, specify the name of the person who packed the goods.

45

Are You Fully Aware Of The Contents Of Your Packages

Indicate whether the owner is fully aware of the contents of the packages subject to the declaration:

  • Yes
  • No

46

Unaware Of Content Of The Packages

If the answer to item 45 is no, provide a detailed reason as to why the owner is not fully aware of the contents of the packages.

47

Do The Packages Contain Goods Belonging To Any Person Other Than You Or Those Who Accompanied You On Your Arrival In Australia

Indicate whether the goods are owned by a person other than those who were accompanying the person making the declaration when he or she arrived in Australia:

  • Yes
  • No

48

Name

If the answer to item 47 is yes – the name of the person not entering Australia with the person making the declaration, whose unaccompanied goods are being declared.

49

Passport Number

If the answer to item 47 is yes – the passport number of the person not entering Australia with the declaration, whose unaccompanied goods are being declared.

50

Relationship To You

If the answer to item 47 is yes – describe the nature of your association with this person.

51

Drugs

Indicate if the goods contain drugs of any kind including, but not limited to: DHEA, narcotics, hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, tranquillisers, steroids or performance enhancing drugs.

52

Drugs Description

If the answer to item 51 is yes, list those goods.

53

Weapons

Indicate if the goods contain weapons including, but not limited to: firearms or parts (including air pistols and air rifles), ammunition, replica firearms, spring bladed knives, daggers, knuckle dusters or martial arts equipment.

54

Weapons Description

If the answer to item 53 is yes, list those goods.

55

Animal Products

Indicate if the goods contain articles manufactured from wildlife including, but not limited to: reptiles/snakes, elephants, rhinoceri, members of the cat family, whales, dolphins, zebras, antelope, deer or coral.

56

Animal Products Description

If the answer to item 55 is yes, list those goods.

57

Offensive Material

Indicate if any of the goods contain material which is likely to cause offence to a reasonable adult. This may include, but is not limited to: child pornographic material, child abuse material, material which may promote, incite or instruct in matters of crime or violence or misuse of a drug, or sexual material (including bestiality).

58

Offensive Material Description

If the answer to item 57 is yes, list those goods.

59

Currency

Indicate whether the goods contain Australian and/or foreign currency in the amount of $10,000 Australian or more.

60

Currency Amount

If the answer to item 59 is yes, indicate the Australian dollar equivalent.

61

Medicines

Indicate whether the goods contain medicines (whether prescribed by a medical practitioner or not) including but not limited to herbal medicines.

62

Medicine Description

If the answer to item 61 is yes, list those goods.

63

Tobacco Products

Indicate whether the goods contain cigarettes, cigars or tobacco.

64

Alcoholic Products

Indicate whether the goods contain alcoholic liquor including: spirits, wine or beer.

65

Transport Vehicles

Indicate whether the goods contain motor vehicle, motorcycle, trailers or watercraft.

66

Goods Belonging To Persons Not Accompanying You

Indicate whether the goods include goods owned by a person other than you or those persons who arrived in Australia at the same time as the person providing the information.

67

Commercial Goods

Indicate whether the goods are to be used for commercial purposes, including sale, lease, hire or exchange.

68

Goods Owned For Less Than Twelve Months

Indicate whether the goods contain other goods owned by the person making the declaration for less than 12 months.

69

Description

If the answer to item 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 or 68 is yes – describe the goods.

70

Price Or Estimated Price $AUS

If the answer to item 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 or 68 is yes – indicate the purchase price of the goods, or if that is not known an estimate of that price.

71

Date Of Purchase

If the answer to item 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 or 68 is yes – indicate the date of purchase of the goods, or if that is not known an estimate of that date.

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Item No.

Short title

Information required

1

Applicant Type

Indicate whether the person making the declaration is the:

  • Owner
  • Nominee or
  • Representative

2

Owner Name

The name of the person who is the owner of the goods.

3

Owner ABN/CCID

The ABN of, or code allocated by Customs (the Customs Client Identifier or CCID) to, the owner of the goods.

4

Nominee Name

The name of the person nominated by the owner of the goods to submit the declaration on behalf of the owner.

5

Nominee ABN/CCID

The ABN or CCID of the nominee identified in item 4.

6

Representative Name

The name of the broker, freight forwarder, or HVSO who is the representative of the owner of the goods.

7

Representative ABN/CCID

The ABN or CCID of the nominee identified in item 6.

8

Importer Details

Name and address of the owner of the goods.

9

Date of Birth

The date of birth of the owner of the goods.

10

Sex

The gender of the owner of the goods.

11

Travel Document Number

The passport number of the owner of the goods.

12

Passport Country of Issue

The name of the country that authorised the passport as an official travel document.

13

Spouse Name

The name of the husband or wife (if any) of the owner of the goods.

14

Spouse Passport Number

The passport number of the owner’s spouse.

15

Number Of Children Under 18

The number of children under eighteen years of age who own unaccompanied personal effects covered by this declaration.

16

Owner Arrival Date

The date of arrival in Australia of the owner of the goods.

17

Owner Arrival Vessel Name

The name of the ship or aircraft on which the owner of the goods arrived.

18

Owner Arrival Flight Number

If the owner arrived on an aircraft – the airline code (as allocated by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and number of the flight (as assigned by the carrier to identify the journey of the aircraft) on which the owner of the goods arrived.

19

Owner Arrival Port Code

The port or airport that the owner of the goods arrived in Australia.

20

Country Of Departure

The country where the goods were exported from.

21

Period of Absence From Australia

The period of time the owner of the goods has been absent from Australia.

22

Other Countries Visited

The names of the countries, other than the country of departure, that the owner of the goods has visited whilst absent from Australia.

23

Number Of Packages

Number of packages that the goods are packed in (not including packages in a container).

If the goods are to be, or were, imported by SEA – Items 24 to 31 are required.

24

Cargo – Arrival Date

Date of arrival of the ship on which the goods were imported at the first Australian port where any goods were discharged.

25

Cargo Arrival Port Code

The first Australian port that the ship arrived at during its journey.

26

Vessel Identifier On Which The Cargo Arrived

The identifier, of the ship being:

  • the Lloyds identification number of the ship; or
  • if the vessel does not have a Lloyds identification number, the identification code allocated to the operator of the ship by Customs.

27

Voyage Number On Which The Cargo Arrived

The unique number assigned by the principal agent of the ship for the journey to Australia which carried the goods.

28

Cargo Type

Indicate whether the goods are containerised, non-containerised or bulk:

B/B - Break Bulk

BLK - Bulk

FCL - Full Container Load

FCX - Full Container Multiple House Bill

LCL - Less Than Container Load

29

Container Number

The unique identifier assigned by the marine industry to the container the goods are packed in.

30

Ocean Bill Of Lading

The ocean bill of lading number relating to the goods.

31

House Bill Of Lading

The house bill of lading number relating to the goods.

If the goods are to be, or were, imported by AIR – Items 32 to 34 are required

32

Flight Number On Which Cargo Arrived

The airline code (as allocated by the IATA), and flight number (as assigned by the carrier to identify the journey of the aircraft) for the flight that carries the goods.

33

Master Air Waybill Number

The master air waybill number relating to the goods.

34

House Air Waybill Number

The house air waybill number relating to the goods.

If the goods are imported by AIR or SEA, the following fields are required.

35

Line Number

The number that identifies each separate line of goods on the declaration.

36

Tourist

Indicate whether the owner of the goods is a tourist.

37

Tourist Length Of Stay

If the owner is a tourist, indicate the proposed length of his or her stay.

38

Temporary Residence

Indicate whether the owner of the goods is a temporary resident.

39

Temporary Residence Length of Stay

If the owner is a temporary resident, indicate the proposed length of his or her stay.

40

Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen

Indicate whether the owner of the goods is resuming permanent residence or is a returning Australian citizen.

41

Taking Up Permanent Residence in Australia For The First Time

Indicate whether the owner of the goods is taking up permanent residence in Australia for the first time.

42

Australian Citizen Returning Temporarily

Indicate whether the owner of the goods is an Australian citizen returning to Australia temporarily.

43

Did You Pack The Goods Yourself

Indicate whether the owner of the goods packed the goods:

  • Yes
  • No

44

Person Who Packed The Goods

If the answer to item 43 is no, specify the name of the person who packed the goods.

45

Are You Fully Aware Of The Contents Of Your Packages

Indicate whether the owner is fully aware of the contents of the packages subject to the declaration:

  • Yes
  • No

46

Unaware Of Content Of The Packages

If the answer to item 45 is no, provide a detailed reason as to why the owner is not fully aware of the contents of the packages.

47

Do The Packages Contain Goods Belonging To Any Person Other Than You Or Those Who Accompanied You On Your Arrival In Australia

Indicate whether the goods are owned by a person other than those who were accompanying the person making the declaration when he or she arrived in Australia:

  • Yes
  • No

48

Name

If the answer to item 47 is yes – the name of the person not entering Australia with the person making the declaration, whose unaccompanied goods are being declared.

49

Passport Number

If the answer to item 47 is yes – the passport number of the person not entering Australia with the declaration, whose unaccompanied goods are being declared.

50

Relationship To You

If the answer to item 47 is yes – describe the nature of your association with this person.

51

Drugs

Indicate if the goods contain drugs of any kind including, but not limited to: DHEA, narcotics, hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, tranquillisers, steroids or performance enhancing drugs.

52

Drugs Description

If the answer to item 51 is yes, list those goods.

53

Weapons

Indicate if the goods contain weapons including, but not limited to: firearms or parts (including air pistols and air rifles), ammunition, replica firearms, spring bladed knives, daggers, knuckle dusters or martial arts equipment.

54

Weapons Description

If the answer to item 53 is yes, list those goods.

55

Animal Products

Indicate if the goods contain articles manufactured from wildlife including, but not limited to: reptiles/snakes, elephants, rhinoceri, members of the cat family, whales, dolphins, zebras, antelope, deer or coral.

56

Animal Products Description

If the answer to item 55 is yes, list those goods.

57

Offensive Material

Indicate if any of the goods contain material which is likely to cause offence to a reasonable adult. This may include, but is not limited to: child pornographic material, child abuse material, material which may promote, incite or instruct in matters of crime or violence or misuse of a drug, or sexual material (including bestiality).

58

Offensive Material Description

If the answer to item 57 is yes, list those goods.

59

Currency

Indicate whether the goods contain Australian and/or foreign currency in the amount of $10,000 Australian or more.

60

Currency Amount

If the answer to item 59 is yes, indicate the Australian dollar equivalent.

61

Medicines

Indicate whether the goods contain medicines (whether prescribed by a medical practitioner or not) including but not limited to herbal medicines.

62

Medicine Description

If the answer to item 61 is yes, list those goods.

63

Tobacco Products

Indicate whether the goods contain cigarettes, cigars or tobacco.

64

Alcoholic Products

Indicate whether the goods contain alcoholic liquor including: spirits, wine or beer.

65

Transport Vehicles

Indicate whether the goods contain motor vehicle, motorcycle, trailers or watercraft.

66

Goods Belonging To Persons Not Accompanying You

Indicate whether the goods include goods owned by a person other than you or those persons who arrived in Australia at the same time as the person providing the information.

67

Commercial Goods

Indicate whether the goods are to be used for commercial purposes, including sale, lease, hire or exchange.

68

Goods Owned For Less Than Twelve Months

Indicate whether the goods contain other goods owned by the person making the declaration for less than 12 months.

69

Description

If the answer to item 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 or 68 is yes – describe the goods.

70

Price Or Estimated Price $AUS

If the answer to item 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 or 68 is yes – indicate the purchase price of the goods, or if that is not known an estimate of that price.

71

Date Of Purchase

If the answer to item 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 or 68 is yes – indicate the date of purchase of the goods, or if that is not known an estimate of that date.

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