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| One of the roles of the Customs Department is the
protection of the borders of our country. This includes protection from
all goods or products that are deemed harmful to our nation. Harmful goods
have traditionally been thought of as guns, ammunition and illicit drugs,
but the category extends beyond that to include agricultural products which,
if not properly monitored on importation, can result in the spread of disease
and pests.
The Customs Department executes its role to protect
our borders, by performing agency functions on behalf of other government
departments and ministries. These departments and ministries are guided
by laws, which dictate the necessity of using import permits or licenses
for the importation of certain goods. If you attempt to bring these goods
into the country without the required permits or licenses, Customs has
the authority to confiscate them, as well as impose fines, as this represents
a breach of Customs regulations. Below is a list of some items
that require permits/licenses and the agencies from which they can be
obtained: |
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