Getting to Know ‘Goods on Hold’ in the Customs Context

Getting to Know ‘Goods on Hold’ in the Customs Context

When importing goods from abroad, unforeseen problems can always arise. How does the status of being ‘goods on hold’ occur, and what are the reasons? Let’s check which imported goods fall into the category of ‘goods on hold’ in customs procedures.”

Definition and Criteria for Goods on Hold

‘Goods on hold’ refers to goods that are in the custody of customs in one of the following manners:

1. Imported goods that are hazardous in nature, as specified in Section 5(5) of the Customs Act B.E. 2560, and have not been removed from the customs territory within 5 days for goods transported by vessel (OVERSIDE) and within 7 days for other cases, starting from the day the hazardous goods come under the custody of customs.
2. Apart from item 1, there are 2 types of goods that can be classified as ‘goods on hold’:
   1. Goods that remain in the custody of customs for more than 30 days from the date of importation:
3. Goods for which no customs declaration has been submitted, and no duties or customs security have been paid or deposited.
4. The Director-General has issued a notification to the representative of the vessel that brought in the goods, but the vessel’s representative has not taken corrective action within 15 days from the date of receiving the notification.
   1. Imported goods that have not been removed from the customs custody within the prescribed 30 days from the date of receiving the notification from the Director-General:
5. Goods for which a customs declaration has been made without payment of duties or deposit of customs security.
6. Goods for which a customs declaration has been made but with incomplete payment of duties or deposit of customs security.
7. Perishable or deteriorated goods that have not yet been released by customs and are clearly identifiable as having deteriorated or perished (in accordance with Section 109). For more details

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Source: Customs Department