1a. Does Customs accept and process electronically the data required for release of shipments in advance of their actual arrival so that they can be released either prior to or immediately after arrival? (Art 7.1 TFA)
No (Customs does not allow for electronic submission in advance. A registered manifest is required, which is only allowed after arrival of aircraft. All submissions are manual and in 3 copies over the counter.)
1b. Can formalities for final clearance be completed through electronic means post-release?
No
3. Is physical release of goods separate from clearance? (Will Customs release goods prior to completion of all formalities and final settlement of accounts?) (Art 7.3 TFA)
Yes (In special circumstances e.g. medicines or perishables )
4. Is full-time (24/7) automated processing for the customs ports at which you operate available?
No (Express Freight No but Road based Freight Yes )
5a. Are the official working hours of the Customs office and personnel adapted to commercial needs and applied at local level? (RKC Std 3.1)
Yes (Not a 24 Hour service though )
5b. Are there fees for Customs services during normal working hours?
Yes (Cancellation fees are applicable for a Voucher of Correction (VOC).)
5c. Does Customs and other agencies provide clearance services outside of the official office hours?
No
5d. Will Customs provide dedicated clearance services away from the Customs office for a fee? (e.g. clearance at Express Consignment Facilities and Hubs)
No
6. For shipments arriving by air, does Customs inspect and release goods at the operator's facility or require their transfer to another facility? (Art 7.8.1a TFA)
Other (add remark) (Clearance only at Customs centralized cargo warehouse facility)
7a. Does Customs apply risk-management and risk-based selectivity to select items for documentary and/or physical examination? (Art 7.4 TFA)
Yes
7b. Does any other agency apply risk-management and risk-based selectivity to select items for documentary and/or physical examination? (Art 7.4 TFA)
No
8a. Are there multiple inspections (inspections by agencies other than Customs)?
Yes
8b. Are they fully coordinated?
(Art 8.1 TFA; RKC Std 3.35)
Sometimes / Other (add remark) (It is disjointed and treated on a case by case basis )
9a. Does the customs administration apply a de minimis regime that allows goods the value of which does not exceed a certain amount to be exempted from duties and taxes?
(Art 7.8.2d TFA; RKC Std 4.13)
No
9b. If the answer above is "yes" what is that amount in local currency?
9c. Is de minimis based on intrinsic value (i. e. the cost of the goods without transport and insurance costs)?
Other (add remark) (N/A)
9d. If the answer to 9a is "yes", are those goods subject to simplified procedures e.g.
consolidated release/clearance or 'off manifest'? (Art 7.8.2a TFA)
Not applicable
10a. Does the customs administration apply an informal/simplified entry threshold that allows dutiable goods the value of which does not exceed a certain amount to be exempted from formal declaration procedures (WCO IRG Cat 3) e.g. as in the US for goods valued between $800 and $2500?
No
10b. If the answer above is "yes" what is that amount in local currency?
11b. Does Customs or any other agency accept electronic supporting documents? (Art 10.2 TFA)
No
11c. Does Customs or any other agency accept scanned copies of supporting documents?
Yes
12. Is the express carrier allowed to clear import shipments on behalf of the consignee without having to use a third-party licensed customs broker? (RKC Std 8.1)
Yes (Express operator must obtain a clearing license from Customs.)
13b. Are these fees based on the value of the goods? (Art 6.2 (ii) TFA)
No
