Here is WHY you NEED a Freight Forwarder
Hello Friends,? Lets talk about transit cargo...
Here is WHY you NEED a Freight Forwarder to handle and advise you on your shipments
Real-life case: Wabebe, a Ugandan businessman based in Uganda, was importing electronics from China to Uganda. The electronics worth $7,000 were packed in a 1.5x2.0x1.5 package. The goods were consolidated with other shipments and shipped by sea to the port of Mombasa. Wabebe arranged for the clearance of his goods at the port, clearance, and loading of the goods. Mid-journey transiting through Kenya, Wabebe called the agent and instructed them to hand over the shipment to one of his vans to deliver to his premises. The driver allowed the owner to break the customs seal and transfer the goods to his van.He later handed over all the documentation for the shipment. Wabebe managed to get a business friend in Kenya who was willing to buy some of his electronics and sold half of the consignment. Trying to avoid customs inspection Wabebe decided to try out another route to cross over to his country. Unfortunately, his plan did not work out and his van was held by the border patrol who later engaged the customs department to inspect the cargo on board..... Wabebe was fined $3,000 and his electronics were confiscated by customs.
The East African Community has helped align how business is conducted and goods moved through the partner states. The Customs Authority works to ensure that the rules and regulations are followed as per the EAC Customs Management Act.
Here is what you know about the transport of transit cargo:
(BOND) owner of goods to be entered for transit shall furnish a bond using the Customs Bond Form. or any other security in such amounts as the Commissioner may require
(ROUTE) Goods in transit shall be conveyed by road or route approved by the Commissioner and the transit period in respect of the goods shall not exceed thirty days from the date of entry or any further period as the Commissioner may allow
(SEALING) Goods in transit shall only be carried through the Community in sealed vehicles the carrying vehicle shall— including any motive unit and trailer, be licensed for the intended purpose by the Commissioner,
(PAINTING) bear the words “TRANSIT GOODS” printed boldly and clearly on both sides as specified in Form No. C.28 and for the purpose of this paragraph, reference to a carrying vehicle means, in the case of an articulated vehicle, the semi-trailer and not the motive unit;
(CONSTRUCTION)be constructed and equipped in such a manner that—as indicated in the attached image
So, under what grounds was this cargo confiscated?...here is why
1. The owner of the vehicle used in transportation had not made an application for a license
2. The goods found in the van were less than what was entered in the documents
3.Find yourself a good forwarder and let him worry about the rest, We understand the rules and are committed to ensuring that your goods arrive to your premises without any conflict with customs.
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