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Import and National Clearance Hub Procedures

INCHP02520 - General: Hold process

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Traders may wish to present entries to Customs even though certain formalities have not been complied with.

There is only one circumstance:

  • where a vessel is not due to arrive for up to 5 days, and / or
  • HoldÌýprocess controls the operation of this procedure.

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