Directorate of Customs Security:
The functions of the Directorate of Customs Inspection include:
- Prevention of the importation or exportation of commodities which under the national legislations are considered to be prohibited or restricted.
- Establishment of policies and procedures which aim at preventing smuggling.
- Application of customs clearance procedures to commodities within the permitted limits.
Directorate of Clearing:
The Directorate of Customs Clearance is a major Customs Directorate. The functions of this Directorate include:
- Implement the customs provisions related to the clearance procedures.
- Apply customs rules and regulations relevant to clearing of goods.
- Establish policies that will ensure the streamlining of importation and exportation.
Directorate of Customs Relation and Agreement:
The globalization process and other local and international development resulting in increased responsibilities on the Customs over the years necessitated the establishment of a Directorate of Customs Affairs in 1997. The main functions of this Directorate include:
- Support and co-ordinate with the other two Directorates in customs organization.
- Establish work processes to ensure the smooth running of customs and administrative work progress within the Government-approved economic objectives.
- Improve the efficiency of the staff through ongoing training in customs functions.
- Establish mechanisms for co-ordination with economic and customs organizations, at regional and international levels.