Customs Manual 2023 Sets Electronic Clearance Rules for Couriers; Details Import/Export Procedures and Registration Revocation.
The Customs Manual 2023 outlines procedures for electronic clearance of import and export goods through couriers. For imports, the Authorized Courier must file an electronic manifest and present goods for inspection, with unclaimed goods detained after 30 days. For exports, a similar process applies, with goods detained if not exported within 7 days. Couriers must pass exams under the Custom Brokers Licensing Regulations. The manual also details the process for revoking a courier's registration, involving written notices, inquiries, evidence consideration, and the opportunity for the courier to respond before the Commissioner of Customs makes a decision.