RSVP: EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION; IGL INDUSTRIES (LIC.: NLR)

UNCLASSIFIED UNCLAS TUNIS 002148 SIPDIS SIPDIS USDOC FOR BIS AND USDOC FOR 3131 FOR FCS/OIO REGIONAL DIRECTOR GEORGE LITMAN STATE FOR EB/ESP ROME FOR ICE ATTACHE E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: BEXP, ETRD, ETTC, TS SUBJECT: RSVP: EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION; IGL INDUSTRIES (LIC.: NLR) REF: DOC 03822 1. Reftel requests verification of computer parts and accessories shipped to ultimate consignee: IGL Industries, route de Gabes, km8 Sfax, Tunisia. Liscense code for these products is C33 NLR. In order to arrange the on-site verification visit, commercial specialist faxed parts information and spoke with Mrs. Saoussen Bradai, head of IGL's purchasing department and her supervisor, Mr. Noomane. Both Mr. Noomane and Mrs Bradai indicated that the subject parts are no longer at IGL Industries. These were computer parts which are used in the manufacture of microcomputers. The microcomputers are then sold under the 'Versus' brandname. IGL's end products can be viewed on their website: www.versus.com.tn. 2. While Econoff was welcome to visit IGL, both interlocutors said that they would be on vacation through the end of August (note: Tunisians work half days during the summer months and August is the prime vacation month). If DOC/BIS advises, Post is willing to conduct a physical post-shipment verification which would consist of an on-site visit to review documentation of invoices and sales receipts related to subject computer parts and a tour of the plant. In this case, Post requests funding for EconOff, Commercial specialist and driver to travel to Sfax and conduct the verification. Funding should include travel costs and per diem for 2 days (overnight trip). BALLARD