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Customs and Ports Law

Prohibited Goods :

Flammable goods, radioactive materials, ammunition and explosives, narcotic drugs, goods from
economically boycotted countries, generally prohibited goods, and goods which infringe rules relating
to commercial, industrial, artistic, or intellectual property rights are strictly prohibited.

Inspection of Goods :

Goods may be inspected and examined, typically in the presence of the owner or representative.
However, suspicious, prohibited or improperly declared goods may be opened in the absence
of the owner if they fail to show at the pre-notified time. In rare circumstances goods may be
inspected prior to notice to the owner.
If examination is warranted, the costs of transportation to the place of examination, packing and
repacking are at the expense of the owner. Goods that are harmful, dangerous or that are not
permitted may be destroyed or re-exported.

Legal Action :

Customs officials are authorized to investigate smuggling and to conduct searches of cargo and
persons suspected of smuggling goods.
Officers have the authority to board vessels anchored in local ports, or leaving/entering ports,
and inspect the cargo manifest and entire vessel.
Goods may be seized in land and marine zones, at customs stations, airports, seaports and all
places subject to customs control.
Customs officials may detain and arrest persons suspected of smuggling or resisting officials in
the conduct of their investigations.

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