When is a breach committed?

When is a breach committed?

A breach is committed whenever an importer acts contrary to the Customs laws/regulations. Some of the frequent breaches are:

  • When an Importer fails to declare the contents of either passenger baggage or commercial shipment.
  • When the Importer willfully conceals dutiable items to evade Customs duties
  • When importing prohibited and restricted items.
  • When importing restricted items before obtaining the required permit. Such activities are in breach of sections 210 and 211 of the Customs Act. They can incur a fine of up to three times the Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) value of the goods as well as forfeiture of the goods.
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