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)
Yes (Customs can release shipments immediately after arrival, for this to happen operators communicate with customs prior to shipment arrival and provide them with the Invoice and waybill. This is mostly done for DDP Shipments or shipments of which customers request express operator to clear shipments on their behalf.)
1b. Can formalities for final clearance be completed through electronic means post-release?
Yes (Once shipment details is available on sherlock, Invoice and Airwaybill can be printed out and prepare the customs entry. The entry is then submitted to customs for assessment and payment of duty is made.)
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)
Sometimes / Other (add remark) (Due to good relations, we had with customs they sometimes release goods prior to payment of duty. This is only done for shipments which are normally cleared by operator through third-party broker.)
4. Is full-time (24/7) automated processing for the customs ports at which you operate available?
No
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)
No
5b. Are there fees for Customs services during normal working hours?
No
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)
Operator's 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)
Yes
8a. Are there multiple inspections (inspections by agencies other than Customs)?
Yes (Sometimes Medical control Agency does hold medical shipment of high quantity for inspection)
8b. Are they fully coordinated?
(Art 8.1 TFA; RKC Std 3.35)
Yes
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)?
No
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?
Other (add remark) (goods can be cleared from customs by customers themselves without formal declarations procedure. Calculation is done manually by customs officers and a receipt is issued once payment is made.)
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)
Yes
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
13b. Are these fees based on the value of the goods? (Art 6.2 (ii) TFA)
Yes
