Import Cargo Processing:

GDCE operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at the airport and seaport. Cross- border station workhours are correlated with those of the neighboring country. A Sub-Decree prescribes an 8-hour workday including public holidays that can be extended overnight if needed. The other agencies are covered by this but they are not present at all times. Banking services are also not always available. Nevertheless, the Prime Minister and Director-General issued directives that Customs service be provided to the private sector if and when such requests are made....Read more

 

 

 

Export Cargo Clearance:

The majority of goods exported through Sihanukville Port are garment exports. Most of these exported goods are examined by the Export Office in Phnom Penh, and the containers are sealed there. Customs at Sihanoukville port do not reopen the containers. They generally check the related documents and verify the seals on the containers. If everything is in order, containers are loaded on the vessels for export. There are some goods cleared for export at Sihanukville such as wood products and garments form factories located in the Sihanukville area. The chief of customs of Sihanukville port sends staff to carry out the customs formality and examination at the investors’ premises.... Read more

Pre-shipment Inspection:

The new agreement between the RGC and BIVAC was signed on 28 February 2006 and expected to be into operation on 1 st May 2006 under the PRAKAS dated 1 st April 2006 of the Ministry of Economy and Finance ....Read more

Declarations must be lodged in the prescribed forms at the entry point, accompanied by the bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, insurance, SGS Report of Findings where applicable, and other documents if required, e.g. licenses, certificate of origin, etc. Lodgement fees for imports or exports are $40....Read more

 

Payment of duties is required right after document verification and before physical inspection because (1) there are no penalties for any non-compliance in making the declaration, and (2) it would take longer to clear goods if errors are discovered during inspection, since the importer would have to pay duties again, hence encouraging compliance. (JBIC 2004) Payments of duties are made to Customs Offices or at banks prior to the examination of the goods. Duties can be paid either by cash or certified check....Read more