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Law No. NS/RKKM/0707/017 on Customs.

Country/Territory
Cambodia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Fraud Internal trade International trade Inspection Consumer protection Public health Risk assessment/management Food quality control/food safety Tax/levy Royalties/fees Animal health
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

The purpose of this Law, consisting of 80 articles divided into 13 Chapters, aims to: provide the right for the administration, control and collection of duties, taxes and fees on imported and exported goods; provide for the control and regulation of the movement, storage and transit of such goods; promote the prevention and suppression of fraud and smuggling; participate in implementing the international trade policy of the Royal Government of Cambodia; promote the application of international standards and best practices regarding customs control and trade facilitation. The Customs and Excise Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this Law. The Department operates under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The Customs Territory includes the land territory, territorial waters and airspace as well as offshore islands of the Royal Government of Cambodia who may establish Free Zones that are excluded from all or part of the customs procedures. This Law must be applied: equally throughout the customs territory; equally to all persons; and without any immunity or dispensation to goods imported or exported by the state or on its behalf. Customs operations are conducted throughout the customs territory, including a Customs Zone along land and coastal borders, under conditions prescribed in this law. The Customs Zone includes a coastal zone and a land zone.

Full text
English
Website
www.customs.gov.kh

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX