Source document: https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1696579213657.pdf (Vanuatu)
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE – STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Consolidated Cargo Transfer For External users Purpose To validate Consolidated Bills with Customs.

Scope Location To ensure the accuracy of the information provided, thereby assuring the collection of the full revenue due and conformation of clearance requirements, in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.

This procedure applies to Freight Forwarders in the clearance of express couriers under the various import procedures.
Port Vila Luganville Process Owner Manager Customs Border Legislation Flowcharts Minimum Documents Required Procedure Manager North Customs Act, Sections 51-60, 70-72, 73-91, 102-106, 134, 211-213 Customs Regulations, 17-20, 23, 24-30, 34-35, 45 Import Duties Act Excise Tax Act Other Government Import Regulations Manifest Process Consolidated Cargo Transfer Process Manifest Amendment Process Processing of Cargo List Cargo Management Consolidated Bills Cargo List Cargo Transfer Approval Outturn Report Person Responsible Freight Forwarders.
Section Responsible Customs Border, Santo Customs 1.

Validates Consolidated Bills in AW as per Freight Forwarders TOR.

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Emails Cargo List to Customs.

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Requests “Cargo Transfer Approval” from Customs.

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Corrects Cargo List if requested by Customs.

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Contacts Carrier if necessary to make changes to the corresponding Master Bill if the totals of the Consolidated Bills do not match that of the Master Bill.

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Receives Cargo List response from Customs via email.

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Actions the Customs decisions as per the Cargo List, by: Informing a Broker to process SAD; or Arranging for consignment(s) concerned i. ii.

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Prints or receives “Cargo Transfer Approval” from Customs.

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Submits “Cargo Transfer Approval” to Cargo Handler and deposits the goods at its licensed Customs Control Area.

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Emails Outturn report to Customs requesting amendment to Consolidated Bills, if necessary.

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Inform Customs of any timed-up consignments.

Person Responsible Customs Officer in-charge.

Section Responsible Customs Border, Santo Customs.

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Customs Officer responsible will run system reports on all timed-up cargo and un-cleared goods and will take necessary action.

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Customs will be gather information for the purpose of intelligence and risk management.

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If Freight Forwarder submits incorrect information on its consolidated bill, Customs will make amendments accordingly after consultation with the Freight Forwarder.

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Customs may take action against the Freight Forwarder for frequent errors/omissions either on Consolidated Bill, Cargo List or Outturn Report.

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If any discrepancies are found during inspection of the consignment or of the Customs Controlled Area, Customs will take necessary action according to the law.
VERIFICATION AND RECORD KEEPING Date Written : 28th Oct 2016 By: AW NPT Date Endorsed : 3rd Nov 2016 By: CRMC Date Authorized : 4th Nov 2016 By: Chairman CRMC Date for Revision: 4th Nov 2017 By: CRMC 3.

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