Export Procedures

When goods are exported from Papua New Guinea whether by sea, air or land. The owner is obliged by law to correctly declare goods to Customs.
The owner via his/her clearing agent (Customs Broker) is required to prepare and lodge with Customs an Export/SAD declaration/ export entry describing the nature, quantity, value, supplier and country of origin of the goods exported or to be exported.
This export entry MUST contain the name, address and Tax File Number of the owner is a legal document and any errors and or omissions may attract the imposition administrative penalties.
Owners are warned that deliberate false declaration to Customs may result in the goods being seized and the owner or agent prosecuted.

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