Customs (Customs Transit) Rules, 2006

These Rules may be cited as the Customs (Customs Transit) Rules, 2006.

Application.

These Rules shall apply to goods subjected to customs transit by the authority of the Royal Customs and Excise Department within Brunei

Darussalam.

Interpretation.

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"authorised consignee" means a person authorised by a proper officer of customs to receive goods directly at his premises without having to present them at the office of destination;

"authorised consignor" means a person authorised by a proper officer of customs to send goods directly from his premises without having to present them at the office of departure;

"customs transit" means the customs procedure under which goods in transit are transported under customs control form one customs office to another within Brunei Darussalam;

"dangerous goods" means those substances and articles which may affect the interest of health, safety and national security;

"office of departure" means any customs office where a customs transit operation commences;

"office of destination" means any customs office where a customs transit operation terminates;

"sealable transport unit" means a transport unit that is constructed and equipped such that -

(a} customs seal can be easily and effectively affixed to it;

(b} no goods can be removed from or introduced into the transport unit without leaving visible traces of tampering or without breaking the customs seal;

(c} it contains no concealed space where goods may be hidden; and

(d} all spaces capable of holding goods are readily accessible for customs inspection;

"transport unit" includes

(a} containers having an internal volume of one cubic metre or more, including demountable bodies of such containers;

(b} road vehicles, including trailers and semi-trailers;

(cJ railway coaches or wagons;

(d} lighters, barges and other vessels; and

( e J air crafts.