Keelung Customs (KLC) stated that for those containers subject to x-ray inspection (C3X), several tax-payers, claiming that product promotion has not begun or warehouses are fully stocked, failed to apply for x-ray inspection in time as regulated in law. When containers are overdue for x-ray inspection, Customs, in order to ensure the safety of cargoes, would inform container terminal operators (the operators) to relocate the containers to Customs x-ray inspection station to undergo x-ray inspection. In this case, tax-payers would have to pay extra handling charges to the operators.

KLC explained that for those import containers subject to x-ray inspection, customs brokers shall apply for x-ray inspection in 10 days starting from the day when the notification from the customs computer is transmitted. If customs brokers fail to apply or extend the inspection period in time, Customs would inform the operators in written form to schedule the time for inspection; customs brokers or tax-payers would also be notified. The operators shall bring the import containers to Customs x-ray inspection station for inspection on time.

KLC reminded that under circumstances in which the import containers cannot undergo x-ray inspection in time, tax-payers are allowed to apply to Customs x-ray inspection station to extend the inspection period. Once the tax-payers fail to apply for extension in time, Customs would inform the operators to cooperate in conducting x-ray inspection. In this case, tax-payers must pay extra handling charges. KLC reiterated that tax-payers and customs brokers must take note of the x-ray inspection period so as to reduce cost and facilitate customs procedure. For more information, please contact Inspection Division, KLC at (02)2428-5752.