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• Examination of goods

  Conducted immediately after the goods declaration has been lodged
• Examination of goods

  Priority given to live animals, perishable goods and other goods requiring immediate examination
• Examination of goods

  System of coordination and joint examination established by the Bureau and other regulatory agencies
• Examination of goods

  Bureau may examine the goods in the presence of the declarant or an authorized representative
• Examination of goods

  Examination in the absence of the declarant or authorized representative allowed in exceptional circumstances and for valid upon recommendation of the Commissioner.
• Examination of goods

  Bureau may require the declarant to be present or to be represented at the examination
• Examination of goods

  Bureau shall take samples only when needed to establish tariff description, value or ensure compliance with this act. Sample drawn shall be as minimal as possible
• Examination of goods

  Bureau may adopt non-intrusive examination such as x-ray machines
• Physical examination

  Conducted in an expeditious manner
• Customs expenses constituting charges on goods

  Cost of examination for account of importer or exporter<|>Expenses incurred by Bureau for handling, storage and other operations chargeable against the goods and constitute a lien