Artikel VI

1. The importation and exportation of materiel, supplies, equipment, property and services by the Sending State, which are directly connected to the Military Activities, shall be exempt from all duties, taxes and other charges. “Other charges” shall not include charges which constitute payment for services required and received.
2. This exemption shall also apply to materiel, reasonable quantities of supplies and equipment that remain in the Receiving State, as long as they remain in the ownership of the Sending State and are destined for the use of the Sending State or joint use of the Sending State and the Receiving State under this Agreement. All materiel, supplies and equipment shall either be re-exported by the Sending State when they are no longer required for the purposes of this Agreement, or be disposed of in coordination with the relevant authorities of the Receiving State and in accordance with its laws and regulations.
3. The Personnel of the Sending State shall be subject to the customs laws and regulations of the Receiving State. In particular, the Receiving State shall have the right to search the Personnel of the Sending State, to examine their luggage and vehicles, and to seize articles, all in accordance with such laws and regulations.