CHAPTER 6
CUSTOMS CONTROL

6.1. Standard

All goods, including means of transport, which enter or leave the Customs territory, regardless of whether they are liable to duties and taxes, shall be subject to Customs control.

6.2. Standard

Customs control shall be limited to that necessary to ensure compliance with the Customs law.

6.3. Standard

In the application of Customs control, the Customs shall use risk management.

6.4. Standard

The Customs shall use risk analysis to determine which persons and which goods, including means of transport, should be examined and the extent of the examination.

6.5. Standard

The Customs shall adopt a compliance measurement strategy to support risk management.

6.6. Standard

Customs control systems shall include audit-based controls.

6.7. Standard

The Customs shall seek to co-operate with other Customs administrations and seek to conclude mutual administrative assistance agreements to enhance Customs control.

6.8. Standard

The Customs shall seek to co-operate with the trade and seek to conclude Memoranda of Understanding to enhance Customs control.

6.9. Transitional Standard

The Customs shall use information technology and electronic commerce to the greatest possible extent to enhance Customs control.

6.10. Standard

The Customs shall evaluate traders’ commercial systems where those systems have an impact on Customs operations to ensure compliance with Customs requirements.