Customs House Agent licensing: clarified licensing, employment checks, KYC and suspension timelines to strengthen regulatory compliance. The Board clarified that no fixed numeric limit or turnover criterion will determine the number of Customs House Agents at a station; Commissioners will invite applications and conduct annual Regulation 8 examinations. Employment of CHA staff requires DC/AC approval excluding suspended or blacklisted individuals, with undertakings from CHAs. Only persons passing the Regulation 19 exam receive 'G' cards; others may hold 'H' cards subject to annual review. CHAs operating on Form 'C' must be reported for violations to licensing authorities. KYC obligations for client verification are mandated, and time limits for suspension proceedings are prescribed. Legacy holders of CHALR, 1984 examinations must qualify under CHALR, 2004 requirements.
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Customs House Agent licensing: clarified licensing, employment checks, KYC and suspension timelines to strengthen regulatory compliance.
The Board clarified that no fixed numeric limit or turnover criterion will determine the number of Customs House Agents at a station; Commissioners will invite applications and conduct annual Regulation 8 examinations. Employment of CHA staff requires DC/AC approval excluding suspended or blacklisted individuals, with undertakings from CHAs. Only persons passing the Regulation 19 exam receive 'G' cards; others may hold 'H' cards subject to annual review. CHAs operating on Form 'C' must be reported for violations to licensing authorities. KYC obligations for client verification are mandated, and time limits for suspension proceedings are prescribed. Legacy holders of CHALR, 1984 examinations must qualify under CHALR, 2004 requirements.
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