Chilean customs strengthens procedures

Published Dec 11, 2024

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The Comptroller General of Chile's report, which was developed in collaboration with the Metropolitan Customs, outlines a series of improvements aimed at strengthening the customs control and inspection of imports in Chile, particularly at Santiago International Airport. This includes the implementation of a scanner for oversized cargo by the end of 2024 and an expansion of the Metropolitan Customs staff, with expectations to grow by 9% by the end of 2024 and by 20% by 2025. The report also highlights new penalties for customs offenses, reaching up to 25% of the merchandise's value, and the collaboration between Customs and the DGMN in detecting weapons and explosives, which has led to 614 inspections and over 80 complaints to the Public Prosecutor's Office since 2023, underscoring the government's commitment to enhancing customs control and enforcement through significant investments in technology and headcount.

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The National Customs Service in Chile reported on the final report issued by the Comptroller General of the Republic on the Metropolitan Customs. The document indicates that the Metropolitan Customs worked collaboratively with the Comptroller's Office to develop the audit, which was carried out in the first half of this year. In addition, they indicate that after the findings indicated in the report, an improvement plan has been arranged for the areas and procedures that require further strengthening and are in progress. Among the actions to be carried out, the entity indicated that at the end of December 2024, the Metropolitan Customs will have a scanner for oversized cargo in the warehouse area, technology that will strengthen the inspection and control of imports arriving in Chile through the Santiago International Airport. At the same date, the staff at the Metropolitan Customs Office is expected to reach 300 officials, which represents an increase of 9% compared to 2021 and ...

Source: MXfruit