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Container Management

When lodging a declaration on the ASYCUDA System, certain checks will be made to ensure that the customs procedures are followed.

An indication of a particular type of examination will be made according to the message recieved from the system.

If on yellow lane, then a Documentary Check will be made, but if it's on the red lane then a physical examination of Cargo will be carried out by the examination officer of customs.

Therefore, the objectives of cargo examination are to establish the goods received are the goods entered. And that the marks and the numbers entered are correct. Also to establish whether prohibited goods are being imported and if necessary enforce any quarantine law. The detection of revenue evasion and to establish the correct tariff classification; ensure that the goods are correctly valued for customs purposes and to establish the importer or agents previous records.

Opening Hours

  • Monday - Friday
  • 8.00am - 12:00pm
  • 1:00PM - 5:00PM
  • Public Holidays CLOSED
  • Weekends CLOSED