(4) The Joint Committee may establish such regulations as may be appropriate for the implementation of this Article.
ARTICLE XVII
Import- Duties
(1) Except for the exemptions provided for in this Agreemnt, the members of the Forces or the civilian component, and dependents shall be subject to the laws and regulations administered by the
customs authorities of the Republic of Panama.
(2) All property imported for the official use or benefit of the United States Forces, including that imported by their contractors or subcontractors, in connection with the various activities authorized
under this Agreement, shall be exempt from the payment of all customs duties or other import taxes and charges and from all license requirements.
The United States Forces shall issue a certificate, following the form adopted by the Joint Committee, stating that the property being imported is for these purposes.
(3) Property cofhsigned to or imported for the personal use of the members of the Forces or the civilian component, or dependents shall be subject to the payment of import duties or other import taxes,
except for the following:
(a) Furniture, household goods and personal effects imported by such persons for their private use within six months following their first arrival in the Republic of Panama. In the case of persons who are unable to obtain adequate housing when they first arrive in the Republic of Panama, an additional period of six months from the time

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