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Inspection Goes Hi-tech: The Customs Department improves inspection of all incoming and outgoing cargo. 2nd February 2012, 11:32am
Improving Customer Service: Customs now accepts duty payments by credit and debit cards at all its units. 28th April 2011, 2:11pm
Customs Seizes Drugs: Customs staff at Owen Roberts International Airport recently averted a substantial quantity of cocaine from being transported to Miami on a routine flight. 7th December 2010, 11:57am
Money Declarations Mandatory: Persons traveling with $15,000 or more must report to Customs. 7th December 2010, 11:50am
HM Customs Computer Upgrade: Tariffs are being re-coded and goods classified to bring the Tariff Law in line with the 'Harmonized System,' a global uniform coding system for the trading of goods. 6th December 2010, 4:44pm
Customs Collector at Turks and Caicos Conference: Mr. Carlon Powery attended the 26th Annual Conference of the Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council; he chairs the organisation's Executive Council. 6th December 2010, 2:30pm
Intelligence Officer Returns Home: Jacqueline Haynes of Customs is back after spending four-and-a-half months with the Joint Intelligence Office (JIO) in Puerto Rico. 6th December 2010, 1:05pm
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: 10th January 2008, 4:42pm
Upgrade for Customs Records: A new bill calls for the use of international standards in classifing exports and imports. 12th September 2007, 11:54am
Drugs Seized at Port: 1000 pounds of ganja and hashish were concealed in a false compartment inside an empty container being shipped to the US. 5th March 2005, 11:33am
Duty Concession on Replacement Vehicles: The 10% import duty reduction rate is effective from 12 October 2004 to 30 June 2005. 3rd November 2004, 11:40am
Customs to Close Early: Staff will meet to identify ways of enhancing service to the public. 3rd May 2004, 11:42am
Thanks!: Thanks! HM Customs Sports and Social Club presented a plaque to Miguel Escalante, thanking him for photographing club activities. This press release appears on page January 2004 23rd January 2003, 4:49pm
New Importations Notice: Revised regulations require a licence to import any heavy equipment, including commercial vessels. 5th January 2003, 2:19pm