New Customs Manual 2023: Guidelines for Staffing Costs and Exemptions; Cost Recovery Charges Set at 1.85x Monthly Costs.

The Customs Manual 2023 outlines the guidelines for posting staff at Customs areas and the collection of Cost Recovery Charges. Custodians of facilities notified after June 26, 2002, must bear the cost of Customs staff, while exemptions apply to certain pre-2002 facilities. Staffing norms vary by facility type, and facilities may request reduced staffing during initial operations. Cost Recovery Charges are calculated at 1.85 times the monthly cost of posts and must be paid quarterly in advance. Facilities can apply for exemptions based on performance criteria, and exemptions can be withdrawn if criteria are not met. De-notification of facilities involves pro-rata refunds of charges.