Furnishing of the complete details of the goods being imported

Complete declaration of imported goods is required to secure accurate classification, valuation and enforcement measures for non compliance.

Import declarations must furnish complete product particulars-description, brand, model, grade, specification, unit of quantity code, weight, country of origin and chemical/botanical names-and use the prescribed standard unit of quantity in the Bill of Entry or Shipping Bill to ensure correct tariff classification, valuation and reliable national trade statistics; appraising and dock sections must verify completeness and return deficient documents, and persistent non compliance may attract penal action including suspension of CHA licences.