Customs Brokers

 

The owner of goods to be imported or a transport service provider may engage a Customs Broker to represent them in order to carry out the necessary formalities for Customs clearance.  

At present there are no special requirements, other the normal requirement for being registered as a business and for tax purposes, to become a Customs Broker.  However, the Ministry of Finance may, from time to time,  issue regulations with respect to standards, requirements and the scope of operations of Customs Brokers.   You should therefore check this website or contact the Ministry of Finance directly to make sure you are fully informed of any new requirements.

Obligations of a Customs Broker

A Customs Broker is responsible for the clearance of goods at the border on behalf of the owner of the goods.

Customs clearance brokers may perform the following activities and have the following obligations.

  • Carry out all the necessary Customs clearance procedures according to the regulations including submitting all Customs documentation, submitting a Customs declaration, payment of duty and other obligations and removal of goods from a warehouse or a checkpoint on behalf of the owner of the goods
     
  • Contact the Customs Administration to register their electronic declaration system
  • Declare the goods correctly to the Customs Administration and submit supporting documents in accordance with Customs regulations and procedures
     
  • Sign detailed Customs declarations in electronic format and/or other formats as required on behalf of the owner of the goods when authorized to do so
     
  • Pay duties and other obligations on behalf of the owner of the goods
     
  • Participate in the inspection of goods with Customs authorities
     
  • Be responsible to the Customs Authority on behalf of the owner of the goods for any breach of the Customs Law or any other relevant laws or regulations
     
  • Be responsible for the cost of  transportation, unloading, warehousing and other expenses incurred due to inspection of the goods
     
  • Open containers and boxes of goods; count the quantity of goods; weigh and measure the goods as may be requested by Customs Authorities
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