Compliance of RE 44/2000 Labeling of goods in bond prior to Ex-bond clearance reg.

Labeling of imported goods may be deferred and performed under bond, subject to verification before de-bonding.

Importers may defer statutory labelling by electing to label goods in bonded warehouse premises; they must ensure warehouse marking facilities and file Warehousing Bills of Entry. Customs will allow bonding without prior labelling with an endorsement that verification of markings will occur before de bonding. Labelling will be completed in the bonded premises and compliance verified at ex bonding by the Bond Superintendent via random examination, with an Examination Report endorsed on the ex bond Bill of Entry in hard copy and the EDI system.