Custodian appointment under Customs Act imposes liability for pilferage and requires security, insurance, and staff provisions. The custodian appointment imposes custody responsibilities for imported, exported and transshipment goods within the Joint Air Cargo Complex, including receipt, handling, storage, recordkeeping, cargo insurance and liability for duty on pilfered or lost goods. The custodian must provide secure facilities and equipment, bear costs of security and customs staff, furnish amenities and transport for customs personnel, obtain prior approval before subletting functions, and seek customs permission before disposing of uncleared or relinquished goods.
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Custodian appointment under Customs Act imposes liability for pilferage and requires security, insurance, and staff provisions.
The custodian appointment imposes custody responsibilities for imported, exported and transshipment goods within the Joint Air Cargo Complex, including receipt, handling, storage, recordkeeping, cargo insurance and liability for duty on pilfered or lost goods. The custodian must provide secure facilities and equipment, bear costs of security and customs staff, furnish amenities and transport for customs personnel, obtain prior approval before subletting functions, and seek customs permission before disposing of uncleared or relinquished goods.
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