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CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

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Table of Provisions (83)

Preamble Reg. 1 Title. First Schedule Reg. 2 Approved landing places Reg. 2A Second Schedule Reg. 3 Lighters conveying goods from importing vessels. Third Schedule Reg. 4 Tally of goods landed. Fourth Schedule Reg. 5 Arrival of goods outside normal hours. Fifth Schedule Reg. 6 fuq il-bastiment. Emendat: XVI. 1960.3; Sixth Schedule Reg. 7 Seventh Schedule Reg. 8 Damaged goods. Eighth Schedule Reg. 9 Goods deposited in sheds at airport. Revoked by Ninth Schedule Reg. 10 Objectionable goods. Reg. 11 Imported goods. Reg. 12 Exported goods. Reg. 13 Re-exported articles. Reg. 14 Trade names to be given. Reg. 15 Quantity and value. Reg. 16 Signature on forms. Reg. 17 Certificate of origin. Reg. 17A Fee that shall be paid to the Comptroller of Customs. Reg. 18 Computerised processing. Reg. 19 Landing of accompanied baggage. Reg. 20 Unshipping, etc., of baggage. Reg. 21 Question to be put to passenger. Reg. 22 Channels at airport. Reg. 23 Opening of packages. Reg. 24 Payment of duty on dutiable goods. Reg. 25 Undeclared dutiable goods. Reg. 26 Attempted smuggling. Reg. 27 General bond. Reg. 28 Goods exported under general bond. Reg. 29 Penalty of bond. Reg. 30 Bond applicable only to person giving it. Reg. 31 Due notice to be given. Reg. 32 Facilities for working cargoes. Reg. 33 Working cargoes before or after legal hours. Reg. 34 Attendance outside legal hours. Reg. 35 Staff necessary. Reg. 36 No charges. Reg. 37 Shipping, etc., on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays. Reg. 38 Examination of passengers’ baggage. Reg. 39 Goods to be landed at approved landing place. Reg. 40 Examination on lighter. Reg. 41 Guarding of goods. Reg. 42 Rifjut ta’ applikazzjoni. Emendat Reg. 43 Reg. 44 Subsistence charge. Reg. 45 Charges supersede previous charges. Reg. 45A Measures that may be taken if the payment of the service of attendance of a Customs officer remains unpaid. Reg. 46 Opening hours. Reg. 47 Methylated Spirits. Reg. 48 Wines and spirits. Reg. 49 Tobacco, cigars, etc. Reg. 50 Other operations. Reg. 51 Empty drums. Reg. 52 Re-bonding of ships’ stores. Reg. 53 Cigarettes for Ships’ Supply. Reg. 54 Prohibition of trafficking. Reg. 55 Tariff of warehouse rent. Reg. 56 Forms. Reg. 57 Customs representative. Reg. 58 Application for authorisation. Reg. 59 Authorisation. Reg. 60 Authorized economic operator. Reg. 61 Reg. 62 Owner of any cargo may lodge customs declarations personally. Reg. 65 Reg. 67 Reg. 68 Reg. 71 Reg. 73 Reg. 76 Reg. 80 Reg. 93

Statutory Text (83 Articles)

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 37.05

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

7th August, 1957

GOVERNMENT NOTICE 486 of 1957, as amended by Government

Notices: 599 of 1957 and 511 of 1958; Ordinance XVI of 1960; Legal

Notices: 23 and 73 of 1961, 27, 31 and 35 of 1963, 42 of 1965, 17, 50, 59

and 75 of 1966, 92 of 1968, 22, 47 and 61 of 1969, 14, 27, 75 and 82 of

1970, 1, 49 and 103 of 1973, 15 and 129 of 1974; Act LVIII of 1974; Legal

Notices: 68, 75 and 119 of 1975, 6 and 75 of 1976, 152 of 1977, 98 and 114

of 1979, 43 of 1980, 118 of 1981 and 44 of 1982; Act XIII of 1983; Legal

Notices: 67 of 1987, 79 of 1988 and 60 of 1989; Act XVII of 1991; and

Legal Notices: 29, 56, 88 and 175 of 1993, 196 of 1995, 95, 104 and 235 of

1997, 8 of 1998, 162 of 1999, 47 and 281 of 2000, 236 of 2001, 449 of

2004, and 97 and 407 of 2007; Act XXXIV of 2014 and XVI of 2017 and

VIII of 2020 and XVIII of 2021; and Legal Notice 14 of 2016 and 259 of

2021 and Acts VII of 2022, XII of 2023, IX of 2025, III of 2026 and Legal

Notice 157 of 2026. Incorporating also Legal Notice 10 of 1989.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

The title of these regulations is the Customs Regulations.

PART I

Landing and Deposit of Goods in Verandahs

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Approved Landing Places

1. Zammit Dock for the landing of cattle.

2. Temporary Storage

Facilities

within

the

Malta

International Airport.

3. Deep Water Quay at Pinto Wharf, Marsa.

4. The Free Zone at Marsaxlokk.

5. Gun Wharf and that part of Crucifix Wharf adjoining it and

both enclosed by the Customs boundary fence.

6. Customs House quay.

7. Laboratory Wharf.

8. Fuel Wharf.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1) Approved landing places for goods are those

mentioned in the First Schedule or such other landing places as the

President of Malta may from time to time appoint. Goods, other

than animals landed at a foreign animals wharf or a quarantine

station, shall be conveyed, without delay, direct from the importing

vessel to such approved landing places as the Comptroller of

Customs may in each particular case, direct; no goods shall be

conveyed elsewhere, except with the permission of the Comptroller

of Customs.

(2)

(a) The Comptroller of Customs may from time to time

give general or special directions as to the manner in

which and the conditions under which goods which

have not been cleared from Customs may be moved

within the limits of any port or Customs airport or

between any such place and any other place.

(b) Any such directions may require that such goods shall

be carried in such types of vessels, lighters or vehicles

as may be approved by the Comptroller of Customs for

that purpose and under such guard or escort as he may

direct.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1)

Notwithstanding any other provision of these

regulations, where a motor vehicle which is not in free circulation in

the Union arrives at an approved landing place, the Commissioner may

authorise the onward movement of motor vehicles from the quay to the

premises of the importer in Malta, pending the submission of the

customs declaration required for its release for free circulation.

(2)

An authorisation under sub-regulation (1) shall be

granted only where the motor vehicle is submitted to Customs upon

arrival, and the person responsible submits, by electronic means or,

where so permitted by the Commissioner, by paper-based means, a

simplified declaration or notice containing such details as the

Commissioner may require for the purposes of identification and

supervision of the vehicle.

(3)

The onward movement of motor vehicles from the quay to

the premises of the importer shall be subject to the condition that the

person responsible submits the required customs declaration for

release into free circulation within a period of ten (10) working days

from the date of arrival of the motor vehicle in Malta.

(4)

An authorisation granted under this regulation shall be

subject to such conditions as the Commissioner may deem necessary

for the proper supervision of the motor vehicle, including but not

limited to

(a)

the transfer, sale or disposal of the motor vehicle

prior to completion of customs formalities; and

(b)

the obligation to keep the motor vehicle available

for inspection upon request by the Customs authorities.

(5)

Where the customs declaration is not submitted within

the period specified in sub-regulation (3), or where any condition

imposed under this regulation is breached, the Commissioner may take

such measures as are provided for by law, including the detention of

the motor vehicle.

(6)

The Commissioner may refuse or revoke an authorisation

under this regulation where customs alerts so indicate, and may require

that the motor vehicle remains under customs control at a place

indicated by Customs until completion of the Customs formalities.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Substituted by

L.N. 68 of 1975;

LIST SHOWING QUANTITIES TO BE ENTERED

L.N. 175 of 1993;

L.N. 95 of 1997;

FOR EACH COMMODITY CODE

L.N. 281 of 2000.

List showing which denominations of quantity and/or units of

measurement, are to be entered for goods being imported in, or

exported from, Malta, depending on their classification according to

the Harmonised System Code. Against each code the net and gross

weight in kilos are to be entered.

CHAPTER

HARMONISED

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

SYSTEM CODE

MEASUREMENT

0101.11.00.00-0105.11.19.90

units

0105.11.91.10-0105.11.99.90

units

units

0105.12.00.10-0106.00.90.00

units

0201.10.00.00-0210.90.90.00

0301.10.10.00-0301.99.90.00

units

0302.11.10.00-0307.99.90.00

0401.10.10.00-0401.30.99.00

units

litres

0402.10.11.00-0402.29.99.00

0402.91.11.00-0402.99.99.00

litres

litres

0403.10.11.10

0403.10.11.90

units

litres

0403.10.13.10

0403.10.13.90

units

litres

0403.10.19.10

0403.10.19.90

units

litres

0403.10.31.10

0403.10.31.90

units

litres

0403.10.33.10

0403.10.33.90

units

litres

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HARMONISED

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

SYSTEM CODE

MEASUREMENT

0403.10.39.10

0403.10.39.90

units

litres

0403.10.51.10

0403.10.51.90

units

litres

0403.10.53.10

0403.10.53.90

units

litres

0403.10.59.10

0403.10.59.90-0403.10.99.00

units

litres

0403.90.11.10

units

0403.90.11.90

units

litres

0403.90.13.10

units

0403.90.13.90

units

litres

0403.90.19.10

units

0403.90.19.90

units

litres

0403.90.31.10

units

0403.90.31.90

units

litres

0403.90.33.10

units

0403.90.33.90

units

litres

0403.90.39.10

units

0403.90.39.90-0403.90.69.00

units

litres

0403.90.71.10

units

0403.90.71.90

units

litres

0403.90.73.10

units

0406.90.73.90

units

litres

0403.90.79.10

units

0403.90.79.90-0406.90.99.00

units

litres

0404.10.02.00-0407.00.30.00

units

units

0407.00.90.00-0410.00.00.00

units

0501.00.00.00-0505.90.00.10

0505.90.00.90

units

0506.10.00.00-0511.99.80.00

0601.10.10.00-0604.99.90.00

units

0701.10.00.00-0714.90.90.00

0801.11.00.00-0814.00.00.00

0901.11.00.00-0910.99.99.00

1001.10.00.00-1008.90.90.00

1101.00.11.00-1109.00.00.00

CHAPTER

HARMONISED

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

SYSTEM CODE

MEASUREMENT

1201.00.10.00-1214.90.99.00

1301.10.00.00-1302.39.00.00

1401.10.00.00-1404.90.00.00

1501.00.11.00-1507.90.10.00

1507.90.90.00

litres

1508.10.10.00-1512.19.10.00

1512.19.91.00

litres

1512.19.99.00-1517.90.10.00

1517.90.91.00

litres

1517.90.93.00-1522.00.99.00

1601.00.10.10

1601.00.10.20

units

1601.00.10.90-1601.00.91.00

1601.00.91.11

units

1601.00.99.19-1601.00.99.90

1602.10.00.00-1602.20.19.00

units

1602.20.90.00

1602.31.11.00-1602.31.30.00

units

1602.31.90.00

1602.31.11.00-1602.39.40.00

units

1602.39.80.00-1602.42.90.00

1602.49.11.00-1602.49.19.00

units

1602.49.30.00-1602.49.90.90

1602.50.10.00-1602.90.10.00

units

1602.90.31.10

1602.90.31.90

units

1602.90.41.10-1603.00.90.00

1604.11.00.00-1604.13.90.00

units

1604.14.11.00

1604.14.16.00-1605.20.99.00

units

1605.30.10.00-1605.30.90.00

1605.40.00.00-1605.90.90.00

units

1701.11.10.00-1702.90.99.90

1703.10.00.10-1704.90.99.90

units

1801.00.00.00-1806.10.90.00

1806.20.10.00-1806.90.90.00

units

CHAPTER

HARMONISED

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

SYSTEM CODE

MEASUREMENT

1901.10.00.10-1901.90.19.00

units

1901.90.91.10

units

litres

1901.90.91.90

units

1901.90.99.10

units

litres

1901.90.99.90

litres

1902.11.00.00-1905.90.20.00

litres

19.05 90.30.00

units

units

1905.90.40.10-1905.90.55.00

units

1905.90.60.10

units

units

1905.90.60.90

units

1905.90.90.10

units

units

1905.90.90.90

units

2001.10.00.00-2008.99.99.00

units

2009.11.11.00-2009.11.91.99

units

litres

2009.11.99.10

litres

2009.11.99.91-2009.20.91.99

units

litres

2009.20.99.10

units

2009.20.99.91-2009.40.93.99

units

litres

2009.40.99.10

litres

2009.40.99.91-2009.40.99.99

units

litres

2009.50.10.10

litres

2009.50.10.90

units

litres

2009.50.90.10

litres

2009.50.90.90-2009.60.19.90

units

litres

2009.60.51.10

units

litres

2009.60.59.10

litres

2009.60.59.91-2009.70.11.00

units

litres

2009.70.19.00

litres

2009.70.30.10-2009.80.35.10

units

litres

2009.80.35.90

litres

2009.80.36.00-2009.80.38.10

units

litres

2009.80.38.90

litres

2009.80.50.10-2009.80.79.19

units

litres

2009.80.79.90

litres

2009.80.83.10-2009.80.86.19

units

litres

2009.80.86.90

litres

2009.80.88.11-2009.80.89.19

units

litres

2009.80.89.00

units

2009.80.95.10-2009.80.99.19

units

litres

2009.80.99.90

litres

2009.90.11.00-2009.90.21.10

units

litres

2009.90.21.90

litres

2009.90.29.10

units

litres

CHAPTER

HARMONISED

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

SYSTEM CODE

MEASUREMENT

2009.90.29.90

litres

2009.90.31.10-2009.90.51.19

units

litres

2009.90.51.90

litres

2009.90.59.11-2009.90.59.19

units

litres

2009.90.59.90

litres

2009.90.71.10-2009.90.94.19

units

litres

2009.90.94.90

litres

2009.90.95.11-2009.90.96.19

units

litres

2009.90.96.90

litres

2009.90.97.11-2009.90.98.19

units

litres

2009.90.98.90

litres

2101.11.11.00-2102.30.00.00

2103.10.00.00

units

2103.20.00.10-2103.20.00.91

units

litres

2103.20.00.99

units

2103.30.10.00-2103.90.30.00

units

2103.90.90.10-2103.90.90.20

units

litres

2103.90.90.90-2106.90.20.42

units

2106.90.20.44

litres

% vol ltr

2106.90.20.46-2106.90.20.48

units

litres

2106.90.20.49

litres

% vol ltr

2106.90.20.91

units

2106.90.20.92

units

litres

2106.90.20.93

units

2106.90.20.95

units

litres

2106.90.20.98-2106.90.55.00

units

2106.90.59.10

units

litres

2106.90.59.90-2106.90.98.41

units

2106.90.98.42

units

litres

2106.90.98.44

units

2106.90.98.46

units

litres

2106.90.98.49

units

2106.90.98.91

units

litres

2106.90.98.94-2106.90.98.99

units

2201.10.11.00

units

litres

2201.10.19.10

litres

2201.10.19.90-2201.10.99.00

units

litres

2201.90.00.00-2202.10.00.20

litres

2202.10.00.90

units

litres

2202.90.10.11-2202.90.10.20

litres

2202.90.10.31-2202.90.10.99

units

litres

2202.90.91.11

litres

CHAPTER

HARMONISED

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

SYSTEM CODE

MEASUREMENT

2202.90.91.12

units

litres

2202.90.91.20

litres

2202.90.91.90

units

litres

2202.90.95.11

litres

2202.90.95.19

units

litres

2202.90.95.20

litres

2202.90.95.90

units

litres

2202.90.99.11

litres

2202.90.99.19

units

litres

2202.90.99.20-2202.90.99.40

litres

2202.90.99.90

units

litres

litres

degrees plato/lt

2204.10-2204.21.98.00

units

litres

2204.21.99.00

litres

% vol ltr

2204.29.10.00-2204.29.98.90

units

litres

2204.29.99.10

litres

% vol ltr

2204.29.99.90-2205.10.10.00

units

litres

2205.10.90.00 & 2205.90.90.00

litres

% vol ltr

2205.90.10.00

units

litres

2206.00.10.11-2206.00.31.90

units

litres

2206.00.39.11-2206.00.39.12

litres

degrees plato/lt

2206.00.39.19

units

litres

2206.00.39.91-2206.00.39.92

litres

degrees plato/lt

2206.00.39.99-2206.00.51.90

units

litres

2206.00.59.10-2206.00.59.90

litres

% vol ltr

2206.00.81.10-2206.00.81.90

units

litres

2206.00.89.10-2206.00.89.90

litres

% vol ltr

22.07

litres

% vol ltr

22.08

litres

% vol ltr

2209.00.11.00-2209.00.99.00

litres

2301.10.00.00-2309.90.97.00

2401.10.10.10-2402.10.00.90

2402.20.10.10-2402.20.90.90

pkt x 20

pkt x 20

2402.90.00.11-2402.90.00.19

2402.90.00.21-2402.90.00.29

pkt x 20

2403.10.10.10-2403.10.10.90

units

2403.10.90.10-2403.99.90.99

2501.00.10.00-2530.90.95.00

2601.11.00.00-2615.90.90.00

2616.10.00.00-2616.90.00.00

grams

CHAPTER

HARMONISED

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

SYSTEM CODE

MEASUREMENT

2617.10.00.00-2621.00.00.00

2701.11.10.00-2709.00.90.00

2710.00.11.00-2710.00.65.00

hectolitres

litres

2710.00.66.00-2710.00.68.00

litres

2710.00.71.00-2710.00.78.00

2710.00.81.10

litres

2710.00.81.92-2710.00.81.94

hectolitres

litres

2710.00.81.96-2710.00.81.99

2710.00.83.10

litres

2710.00.83.92-2710.00.83.94

hectolitres

litres

2710.00.83.96-2710.00.88.00

2710.00.89.00

hectolitres

litres

2710.00.92.00-2710.00.97.10

2710.00.97.91

litres

2710.00.97.99-2716.00.00.00

2801.10.00.00-2803.00.80.00

2804.10.00.00-2804.21.00.00

cubic mtrs

2804.29.10.00-2804.29.90.00

2804.30.00.00-2804.40.00.00

cubic mtrs

2804.50.10.00-2828.10.00.00

2828.90.00.10

units

2829.11.00.00-2851.00.80.00

2901.10.10.00-2942.00.00.00

3001.10.10.00-3006.60.90.00

units

3101.00.00.00-3105.90.99.00

3201.10.00.00-3207.40.10.00

units

3207.40.20.00-3207.40.80.00

3208.10.10.10

units

litres

3208.10.10.90

litres

3208.10.90.10-3208.10.90.20

units

litres

3208.10.90.90

litres

3208.20.10.10

units

litres

3208.20.10.90

litres

3208.20.90.10-3208.20.90.20

units

litres

3208.20.90.90

litres

3208.90.11.10

units

litres

3208.90.11.90

units

3208.90.13.10

units

litres

CHAPTER

HARMONISED

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

SYSTEM CODE

MEASUREMENT

3208.90.13.90

units

3208.90.19.10

units

litres

3208.90.19.90

units

3208.90.91.10-3208.90.91.20

units

litres

3208.90.91.90

litres

3208.90.99.10-3208.90.99.20

units

litres

3208.90.99.90

litres

3209.10.00.10-3209.10.00.20

units

litres

3209.10.00.90

litres

3209.90.00.10-3209.90.00.20

units

litres

3209.90.00.90

litres

3210.00.10.10-3210.00.10.20

units

litres

3210.00.10.90-3210.00.90.00

litres

3211.00.00.00-3215.90.80.90

units

3301.11.10.00-3301.90.10.00

litres

3301.90.21.00-3301.90.39.00

3301.90.90.00-3302.10.10.10

litres

3302.10.10.92

litres

% vol/litre

3302.10.10.94-3302.10.10.96

units

litres

3302.10.10.99

litres

% vol/litre

3302.10.21.00

3302.10.29.91

litres

3302.10.29.92

units

litres

3302.10.29.93

litres

3302.10.29.95

units

litres

3302.10.29.98

litres

3302.10.40.00-3302.10.90.00

3302.90.10.00-3307.90.00.90

units

3401.11.00.10-3401.20.90.99

units

3402.11.10.00-3402.19.00.00

3402.20.10.10-3407.00.00.90

units

3501.10.10.00-3505.20.90.00

3506.10.00.00-3507.10.00.00

units

3507.90.10.00-3507.90.90.00

3601.00.00.00-3606.90.90.00

units

3701.10.10.00-3705.90.00.00

units

3706.10.11.00-3706.90.99.00

metres

3707.10.00.00-3707.90.90.00

units

CHAPTER

HARMONISED

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

SYSTEM CODE

MEASUREMENT

3801.10.00.00-3807.00.90.00

3808.10.10.10-3810.90.90.00

units

3811.11.10.00-3811.90.00.00

litres

3812.10.00.00

units

3812.20.10.00-3812.20.90.00

3812.30.20.00-3815.12.00.00

units

3815.19.10.00-3815.90.90.00

3816.00.00.00-3818.00.90.00

units

3819.00.00.00-3820.00.00.00

litres

3823.11.00.00-3823.70.00.00

3824.10.00.00-3824.90.55.00

units

3824.90.61.00-3824.90.64.00

3824.90.65.00-3824.90.70.00

units

3824.90.75.00-3824.90.95.00

3901.10.10.00-3912.12.00.00

3912.20.11.00-3912.20.90.00

units

3912.31.00.00-3917.21.91.00

3917.21.99.10

units

3917.21.99.90-3917.22.91.00

3917.22.99.10

units

3917.22.99.90-3917.23.91.00

3917.23.99.10

units

3917.29.12.00-3917.29.91.00

3917.29.99.10-3917.29.99.90

units

3917.31.10.00

3917.31.90.10-3917.31.90.90

units

3917.32.10.00-3917.33.10.00

3917.33.90.10-3917.33.90.90

units

3917.39.12.00-3917.39.91.00

3917.39.99.10-3917.39.99.90

units

3917.40.10.00

3917.40.90.10-3917.40.90.90

units

3918.10.10.10-3918.90.00.99

sq metres

3919.10.11.00-3921.90.90.00

3922.10.00.00-3926.90.99.90

units

4001.10.00.00-4008.11.00.00

4008.19.00.10

units

4008.19.00.90-4008.29.10.00

4008.29.90.10

units

4008.29.90.90-4009.50.90.00

metres

4010.11.00.00-4010.29.00.00

4011.10.00.00-4011.30.90.00

units

CHAPTER

HARMONISED

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

SYSTEM CODE

MEASUREMENT

4011.40.20.00-4011.40.80.00

4011.50.10.00-4012.20.90.00

units

4012.90.20.00-4012.90.30.00

4012.90.90.00-4014.90.90.00

units

4015.11.00.00-4015.19.90.00

pairs

4015.90.00.00-4016.99.88.00

units

4017.00.10.00-4017.00.90.00

4101.10.10.00-4103.90.00.00

units

4104.10.10.00-41.09 00.00.00

sq metres

41.10 00.00.00

41.11 00.00.00

sq metres

42.01 00.00.00-4206.90.00.00

units

4301.10.00.00-43.04 00.00.00

units

4401.10.00.00-4403.10.00.00

4403.20.10.00-4403.99.50.00

cubic mtrs

4403.99.98.00-4404.20.00.00

44.05 00.00.00-4406.90.00.00

cubic mtrs

4407.10.15.00

4407.10.31.00

cubic mtrs

4407.10.33.00-4407.10.38.00

4407.10.91.00-4407.10.93.00

cubic mtrs

4407.10.98.00-4407.24.15.00

4407.24.30.00-4407.25.10.00

cubic mtrs

4407.25.30.00

4407.25.50.00-4407.26.10.00

cubic mtrs

4407.26.30.00

4407.26.50.00

cubic mtrs

4407.26.99.00-4407.29.05.00

4407.29.20.00-4407.29.99.00

cubic mtrs

4407.91.15.00

4407.91.31.00-4407.91.90.00

cubic mtrs

4407.92.00.10-4407.92.00.90

4407.99.10.00-4407.99.91.00

cubic mtrs

4407.99.94.00-4408.90.89.00

4409.10.11.00

metres

4409.20.11.00

metres

4409.20.91.00-4410.19.10.00

4410.19.30.00-4410.19.90.90

metres

4410.19.30.00-4410.19.90.00

metres

4410.90.00.00-4411.39.90.00

CHAPTER

HARMONISED

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

SYSTEM CODE

MEASUREMENT

4411.91.00.00-4411.99.00.00

cubic metres

4412.13.10.00-4412.13.90.00

4412.14.00.00-44.13.00.00.00

cubic metres

4414.00.10.00-4415.20.90.00

units

44.16.00.00.00-44017.00.00

4418.10.10.00-4420.10.19.00

units

4420.90.10.10-4420.90.10.90

4420.90.91.00-4421.90.98.90

units

4501.10.00.00-45.02 00.00.00

4503.10.10.00-4504.90.99.00

units

4601.10.10.00-4601.10.90.00

4601.20.10.00-4602.10.99.00

units

4602.90.00.00

4701.00.10.00-4707.90.90.00

4801.00.10.00-48.12 00.00.00

4813.10.00.00-4813.20.00.00

units

4813.90.00.00

4814.10.00.00-4814.90.90.00

units

48.15 00.00.00

sq. metres

4816.10.00.00-4823.90.90.00

units

4901.10.00.00-4911.99.00.90

units

50.01 00.00.00-5006.00.90.00

units

5007.10.00.00-5007.90.90.00

sq. metres

5101.11.00.00-5105.40.00.00

5106.10.10.00-51.10 00.00.00

units

5111.11.11.00-51.13 00.00.00

sq. metres

5201.00.10.00-52.03 00.00.00

5204.11.00.00-5207.90.00.00

units

5208.11.10.00-5212.25.90.00

sq. metres

5301.10.00.00-5305.99.00.00

5306.10.10.00-5308.90.90.00

units

5309.11.10.00-5311.00.90.00

sq. metres

5401.10.11.00-5402.39.90.00

units

5402.41.00.00

CHAPTER

HARMONISED

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

SYSTEM CODE

MEASUREMENT

5402.42.00.00-5406.20.00.00

units

5407.10.00.00-5408.34.00.00

sq. metres

5501.10.00.00-55.07 00.00.00

5508.10.11.00-5511.30.00.00

units

5512.11.00.00-5516.94.00.00

sq. metres

5601.10.10.11-5601.30.00.00

units

5602.10.11.00-5603.94.90.00

sq. metres

5604.10.00.00-5606.00.99.00

units

5607.10.00.00-5607.90.00.00

5608.11.11.00-5608.19.30.00

units

5608.19.90.00-5608.90.00.00

sq. metres

56.09 00.00.00

units

5701.10.10.00-5705.00.90.00

sq. metres

5801.10.00.00-5804.30.00.00

sq. metres

58.05 00.00.00

units

5806.10.00.00-5806.40.00.00

metres

5807.10.10.00-5807.90.90.00

units

5808.10.00.00-5808.90.00.00

metres

58.09 00.00.00

sq. metres

5810.10.10.00-5810.99.90.00

metres

58.11 00.00.00

sq. metres

5901.10.00.00-5907.00.90.00

sq. metres

59.08 00.00.00

units

5909.00.10.00-59.10 00.00.00

metres

5911.10.00.00-5911.40.00.00

sq. metres

5911.90.10.00-5911.90.90.00

units

6001.10.00.00-6002.99.00.00

sq. metres

6101.10.10.00-6106.90.90.00

units

6107.11.00.00-6107.19.00.00

units

litres

6107.21.00.00-6108.19.00.00

units

6108.21.00.00-6108.29.00.00

units

litres

6108.31.10.00-6108.99.90.00

units

6109.10.00.10-6109.10.00.23

units

litres

6109.10.00.29

units

6109.90.10.10-6109.90.10.23

units

litres

6109.90.10.29

units

6109.90.30.10-6109.90.30.23

units

litres

CHAPTER

HARMONISED

QUANTITY

UNIT OF

SYSTEM CODE

MEASUREMENT

6109.90.30.29

units

6109.90.90.10-6109.90.90.23

units

litres

6109.90.90.29-6110.90.90.00

units

6111.10.10.00

pairs

6111.10.90.00

units

6111.20.10.00

pairs

6111.20.90.00

units

6111.30.10.00

pairs

6111.30.90.00-6114.90.00.00

units

6115.11.00.00-6117.90.00.00

pairs

6201.11.00.00-6215.90.00.00

units

62.16 00.00.00

pairs

6217.10.00.10-6217.90.00.10

units

6217.90.00.20

pairs

6217.90.00.30-6217.90.00.90

units

6301.10.00.00-63.09 00.00.00

units

6310.10.10.00-6310.90.00.00

6401.10.10.00-6406.99.80.00

pairs

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1) Lighters conveying goods from the importing vessel on

working days other than Saturdays between the hours of 6.00a.m.

and 6.00p.m. from the 1st April to the 30th September inclusive

and between the hours of 7.00a.m. and 5.00p.m. from the 1st

October to the 31st March inclusive shall, if the Comptroller of

Customs so directs, be escorted to the proper place of landing by an

officer of Customs.

(2) When, however, the conveyance of goods takes place on

Saturdays, Sundays or other public holidays, or on working days

other than Saturdays between the hours of 6.00p.m. and 6.00a.m.

from the 1st April to the 30th September inclusive and between the

hours of 5.00p.m. and 7.00a.m. from the 1st October to the 31st

March inclusive, then the lighters shall in any case be escorted by

an officer of Customs and the expense connected therewith shall be

paid by the agent of the ship or by the person at whose request the

officer is employed.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Amended by

L.N. 14 of 1970;

L.N. 82 of 1970;

TARIFF OF WAREHOUSE RENT

L.N. 49 of 1973;

L.N. 98 of 1979;

L.N. 56 of 1993;

L.N. 88 of 1993;

L.N. 235 of 1997.

Substituted by

L.N. 407 of 2007

ARTICLES

RATES

For each month

Articles subject to duty

Beer ..............................

per square

€86.19 per annum at

metre of

ground floor level or

floor area

€74.54 per annum at

upper floor or cellar

level

{

}

in bulk

per square

€86.19 per annum at

metre of

ground floor level or

Cider ............................

floor area

€74.54 per annum at

in bottles

upper floor or cellar

level

{

{

}

in store

€0.014

Wheat ...........................

per 220 kilos

in fosse

€0.009

{

€0.014

}

in store

€0.009

Pulse ............................

per 220 kilos

in fosse

Grain manufactured ......

per 80 kilos

€0.023

Malt ..............................

per 80 kilos

€0.023

Meat (preserved) ...........

per 80 kilos

€0.044

{

}

{

in bulk

p0.009

Oil, as specified in First

Schedule to the Import

per 20 litres

Duties Act ....

in bottles

p0.023

Petroleum and petroleum

spirit ........

per 20 litres

€0.009

Potatoes ........................

per 80 kilos

€0.023

Saccharine ....................

per kilo

€0.014

Spirits ...........................

€86.19 per annum at

per square

ground floor level or

Spirits, methylated and

metre of

€74.54 per annum at

varnish .....................

floor area

upper floor or cellar

level

Sugar ............................

per 80 kilos

€0.023

To b a c c o

(cigars,

€86.19 per annum at

cigarettes, snuff,

per square

ground floor level or

cavendish and other

metre of

€74.54 per annum at

manufactured

floor area

upper floor or cellar

tobacco)...................

level

Unmanufacted tobacco ..

per 50 kilos

€0.09

Vinegar .........................

per 40 litres

€0.023

Wine .............................

per square

€86.19 per annum at

metre of

ground floor level or

floor area

€74.54 per annum at

upper floor or cellar

level

for a first period of

fifteen days or part

{

thereof .........1.5%

All other dutiable goods

for a second period of

not specified above ..

fifteen days or part

thereof ............3%

for each period of

thirty days or part

thereof ....................5%

Articles not subject to duty

{

{

}

Beans, caravances,

in fosse

€0.023

chickpeas, lupins,

veteches

and

per 200 kilos

unenumerated pulse .

in store

€0.035

Carob beans, cotton seed

and unenumerated

per 80 kilos

€0.014

seeds .......................

{

{

}

B a r l e y, I n d i a n c o r n ,

in fosse

€0.023

saggina, and inferior

grains ......................

per 200 kilos

in store

€0.03

Tin plates ......................

per box

€0.019

Cocoa, coffee and tea ....

½ per cent

ad valorem

for a first period of

fifteen days or part

{

thereof .........1.5%

All other goods not

for a second period of

subject to duty and

fifteen days or part

ad valorem

not specified above ..

thereof ............3%

for each period of

thirty days or part

thereof ....................5%

RENT ON GOODS LODGED IN CUSTOM HOUSE WAREHOUSES FOR EXPORTATION

ONLY

When the value of the goods is known

1% every month

€0.047 per package or

{

bag for the first month

€0.05 per package or bag

When the value of the goods is not known

for the second month

€0.068 per package or

bag for every subsequent

period of fourteen days

or part thereof.

Rent shall be payable before delivery of the goods: provided that in the case of

transfer of the ownership of the goods stored in a customs warehouse the store rent accrued in

respect of such goods up to the date of transfer shall be paid before the transfer is entered in

the books of customs warehouse.

2. Packages different from, and quantities greater or less than, those specified in the

above tariff shall be charged in proportion to the rates chargeable on the quantities and

packages specified therein.

3. (a) In the case of beer, cider, spirits, tobacco (cigars, cigarettes, snuff, cavendish

and other manufactured tobacco), and wine, store-rent charges shall be payable

three months in advance calculated on the basis of floor area allocated to the

importer.

(b) Stacking heights shall be determined by the Comptroller as demanded by the

ceiling height and location of the particular storage area, as well as by the

relevant safety factors and storage usage.

(c) No refunds of store-rent shall be effected on any part of the floor area vacated

before the expiration of the three months.

(d) No releases from warehouse consignments shall be allowed unless store-rent

due in accordance with the provisions of this Schedule has been duly paid.

(e) Importers desirous of increasing the floor area allocated to them shall give

fifteen days’ advance notice to the Comptroller.

(f) Importers desirous of vacating a part of the floor area allocated to them shall

give one month’s advance notice to the Comptroller before the expiration of the

current paid-up three-month period.

(g) The Comptroller shall retain the right to allocate available storage area as he

deems fit and proper in the circumstances and to take all necessary steps to

maximise the use of all available storage area in the bonded stores.

(h) The importer shall be responsible to withdraw from bond and destroy at his

expense any goods which may have become unmarketable or unfit for human

consumption, when so directed to do, and within the time given by the

Comptroller.

4. The rates for a whole period of fifteen days, thirty days or one month, as the case

may be, in accordance with the provisions of this Schedule, shall be charged for the first

period or part thereof. In the computation of the last period, the three days immediately

following such period shall be allowed free, but any number of days exceeding such three

days shall be charged as a whole period.

5. In the computation and collection of store-rent, the Comptroller may round up or

down the amount of store-rent chargeable to the nearest euro, subject to a minimum of two

euros and thirty-three cents (2.33).

6. The expression "bottle" includes any receptacle immediately enclosing the liquid of

a capacity not exceeding nine litres.

7. Damaged goods given in alms to charitable institutions or goods destroyed by the

owner thereof when in bond, shall pay half the rate mentioned in the Schedule.

8. Goods removed to a warehouse under regulation 8 and withdrawn within four clear

days of their removal shall be allowed free of any rent.

9. In the case of goods not lodged in a customs warehouse for exportation, the

appropriate exportation rate shall start to apply only when a written application to export

goods has been submitted to the Customs Department.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Goods shall be landed without delay at the approved

landing place. An officer of the Customs and a representative of the

Authority for Transport in Malta or of its contractor shall keep a

joint tally of goods so landed and such tally shall be deemed to be

sufficient evidence that such goods were discharged into the

custody of the Authority for Transport in Malta or of its contractor.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Amended by

L.N. 17 of 1966;

L.N. 129 of 1974;

FORMS

L.N. 152 of 1977;

L.N. 29 of 1993;

L.N. 175 of 1993;

L.N. 95 of 1997;

L.N. 162 of 1999;

L.N. 47 of 2000;

L.N. 281 o f 2000;

L.N. 407 of 2007;

L.N. 14 of 2016;

XVI. 2017.49;

L.N. 259 of 2021;

VII.2022.73;

IX.2025.80.

FORM No. 38

FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN

I (1) ........................................ of the firm ....................... of (2) .........................

*manufacturers/*suppliers of the goods enumerated in the invoice amounting to .......

(have the authority to make and sign this certificate on behalf of the aforesaid

*manufacturers/*suppliers and that I) (3) have the means of knowing and do hereby

certify as follows

(a) that every article mentioned in the said invoice has been *wholly/*partially

produced or manufactured in (4) .....................................

(b) as regards those articles only partially produced or manufactured in any

country

That the final process or processes of manufacture have been performed in

(4) ....................................

(1)

Here insert manager or chief clerk as the case may be.

(2)

Here insert name of city or country.

(3)

The words in brackets should be omitted when the manufacturers or suppliers themselves sign

the certificate.

(4)

Here insert the name of country.

*

Delete as necessary.

FORM 12

Form 14

(Part XI)

Power of attorney to act as a Customs Declarant or Representative

I ............................................................................................................... (i)

Having authority to sign on behalf of

A (name) ................................................... (EORI/VAT) ......................... (ii)

Hereby appoint

Company/person ......................................... (EORI/VAT) ........................ (iii)

To act on behalf of firm named at A above in the capacity of a Direct

Representative in accordance with article 5 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92

and article 18 of Council Regulation (EU) No 952/2013.

To act on behalf of firm named at A above in the capacity of an Indirect

Representative in accordance with article 5 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92

and article 18 of Council Regulation (EU) No 952/2013.

Select both or one of these options.

This appointment applies with effect from the date of signature until revoked by

the firm named above.

Note

In accordance with the current Customs Code and future Union Customs Code, a

Direct Representative acts in the name of and on behalf of another person. In relation

to import/export declarations, the importer/exporter will be liable for any customs debt

arising from the declaration.

The Indirect Representative acts in his or her name but on behalf of another

person. In relation to import/export declarations, the representative and the importer/

exporter will be jointly liable for any customs debt arising from the declaration.

Signed: ....................................... ID No ...............................

Position: .......................................................................

Date: ..................................................

(i)

Name of person signing. He / she must have authority to sign on behalf of

importer/exporter

(ii)

Legal name & EORI/VAT number of importer or exporter

(iii)

Legal name & EORI/VAT number of representative or agent

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1)

In the following cases -

(a) when any lighter with any goods from the importing

vessel shall arrive at the approved landing place and

shall remain there, with any unexamined goods on

board, on Saturdays, Sundays or on public holidays,

or, on other days, at any time between the hours of

5.15p.m and 7.45a.m.; or

(b) where, for any reason, other than that mentioned in

sub-regulation (3) of this regulation, any goods upon

which the duty has not been paid, or which have not

been duly examined and delivered out of Customs

charge, shall remain upon an open quay, on Saturdays,

Sundays or on public holidays, or, on other days, at

any time between the hours of 5.15p.m and 7.45a.m.,

then an officer may be appointed by the Comptroller of Customs to

guard such lighters or goods, for revenue purposes, and the expense

of such guarding shall be paid by the agent, in the case of steamers

discharging before report under article 7 of the Customs Ordinance,

or otherwise by the importer of the goods or the person entering the

same.

(2) Where permission has been granted by the Comptroller of

Customs for transit goods to be issued without examination from

verandahs or bonded warehouses and placed on any lighter, he may

appoint an officer to guard such lighter, for revenue purposes, and

the expense of such guarding shall be paid by the person obtaining

such permission.

(3)

(a) Where motor-cars, machinery or other heavy packages

cannot, in the opinion of the Comptroller of Customs,

be conveniently placed in verandahs, or where any

other goods cannot, for want of room, be placed

therein, then such packages or goods may remain on an

open quay to be indicated by the Comptroller of

Customs, for a period of two clear days from the date

of landing, and the expense for the guarding of such

packages or goods shall be borne by the Government.

(b) On the expiration of the above-mentioned period of

two days, the expense for the guarding of the packages

or goods shall, in the case of steamers discharging

before report under article 7 of the Customs Ordinance,

be borne by the agent and in other cases by the

importer of the goods or the person entering the same.

(4) Where cattle is retained between the hours of 4.30p.m. and

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Added by

L.N. 29 of 1993.

(Regulation 18)

Substituted by

L.N. 175 of 1993.

Amended by

L.N. 95 of 1997.

Substituted by

L.N. 281 of 2000.

Amended by

L.N. 407 of 2007;

XXXIV. 2014.17.

REGIME AND PROCEDURE CODES

1. REGIME CODES

Outright Exportation.

Temporary Exportation.

Re-Exportation.

Re-Exportation as Stores to Ships and Aircraft

Direct Importation.

Temporary Importation.

Re-Importation.

Customs Warehousing.

Transit (Reserved).

Other Procedures.

2. PROCEDURE CODES

OUTRIGHT EXPORTATION

Outright Exportation of locally produced goods, in free circulation

Containing no imported materials.

Containing imported materials not subject to Customs controls.

Containing imported materials upon which drawback of import

duties is claimed.

Where drawback of excise duty is claimed.

E110 Outright Exportation of antiques and works of art etc., being goods

subject to export duty.

E170 Outright Exportation of locally produced goods, not in free circulation,

containing imported materials subject to Customs controls, whether or

not including repayments of deposits.

TEMPORARY EXPORTATION

E200 Temporary Exportation of any goods in free circulation.

E221 Temporary Exportation of goods for outward processing

RE-EXPORTATION

Re-exportation of goods, in free circulation, that were previously

entered to home use

Direct re-exportation.

Direct re-exportation with claim to drawback of import duty or

excise duty.

Re-exportation of goods not in free circulation, following previous

entry under Temporary Admission procedures, not having undergone

repair, manufacture or processing

Involving application for repayment of sum deposited or secured

against previous procedure.

Involving application to be released from personal guarantee

secured against previous procedure.

Goods previously temporarily admitted free of duties.

Goods previously temporarily admitted for use within the confines

of Malta International Airport.

Re-exportation of goods not in free circulation, following previous

entry under Temporary Admission procedures, having undergone

repair, manufacture or processing

Re-exportation of goods after inward processing

Involving application for repayment of sum deposited or secured

against previous procedure.

Involving application to be released from personal guarantee

secured against previous procedure.

Goods previously temporarily admitted free of duties.

Goods previously temporarily admitted for use within the confines

of Malta International Airport.

Re-exportation of goods following previous entry into Warehousing

regime

Release from Government Bond.

Release from Private Bond.

Re-exportation following storage in Government warehouse.

Re-exportation following previous direct importation for use

within the confines of Malta International Airport.

RE-EXPORTATION AS STORES TO SHIPS & AIRCRAFT

Supplies of goods in free circulation for use as stores to ships and

aircraft.

Supplies of goods from government bond for use as stores to ships

and aircraft.

Supplies of goods from private bonds for use as stores to ships and

aircraft.

Supplies of goods temporarily admitted, for use as stores to ships

and aircraft.

DIRECT IMPORTATION

Goods admitted directly to free circulation (home use)

Direct import to home use.

Entry under bill of sight procedure.

Goods admitted for inward processing, on payment of all duties

and taxes, involving the application for drawback on re-

exportation.

Goods admitted directly to free circulation, on payment of duty,

following previous admission under duty relief procedure.

Goods admitted directly to free circulation, on payment of duty,

following previous temporary admission, involving application for

repayment of deposit or release from the guarantee secured against

previous procedure.

Still wine, alcohol all of fermented origin, 1.2% to 15% alcohol by

volume.

Still wine, alcohol all of fermented origin, not enriched, strength

greater than 15% but less than 18% alcohol by volume.

Sparkling wine with strength less than 15% alcohol by volume,

alcohol all of fermented origin.

Still fermented beverages with strength less than 10% alcohol by

volume, or greater than 10% but less than 15% volume, with all

alcohol being of fermented origin.

Sparkling fermented beverages in bottles with alcohol strength not

exceeding 13% volume; or greater than 13% volume but less than

15% volume, with all alcohol being of fermented origin.

Intermediate products with alcoholic strength less than 22% by

volume, not other beverages, as described in Excise Duty Act, of

HS 2204, 2205 or 2206.

Goods admitted directly to free circulation, with relief from duties for

specified importers, applicable under article 15 of the Import Duties

With full relief from duty.

With relief of 50% of the duty only.

With relief of 25% of the duty only - relief not to exceed Lm750.

With full relief from duty and levy.

With full relief from duty and vat.

With full relief from duty, levy and vat.

Goods admitted directly to free circulation, with relief from duty and/or

levy, applicable under other enactments

Goods exempted from levy by Ministerial order.

Goods imported by Parastatal Bodies.

Goods imported under the Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges

Act - Vienna Convention (Cap. 191).

Specified goods imported by approved concerns with relief from

duty.

Specified goods imported by approved concerns with relief from

levy.

Specified goods imported by approved concerns with suspension

of vat only.

Specified goods imported by approved concerns with relief from

levy and duty only.

Specified goods imported by approved concerns with relief from

duty and suspension of vat only.

Specified goods imported by approved concerns with relief from

levy and suspension of vat only.

Specified goods imported by approved concerns with relief from

duty and levy and suspension of vat.

Processing of goods under Customs control.

Exemption on excise duty only - vat payable.

Exemption on excise duty and vat only.

Specified goods of Chp 44 and Chp 94 imported by approved

concerns with relief from duty only.

Specified goods of Chp 44 and Chp 94 and HS 1905 imported by

approved concerns with relief from levy only.

Import of fuel only, to be used solely by Enemalta plc, for relief of

import duty and vat.

Goods of chapters 44, 94 and HS 1905 specifically exempted from

payment of levy.

Specified goods of Chp 44 and Chp 94 imported by approved

concerns with relief from duty and suspension of vat only.

Specified goods imported by approved concerns with relief from

levy and suspension of vat only.

Specified goods imported by approved concerns exporting more

than 50% but less than 65% with relief from 50% VAT.

Specified goods imported by approved concerns exporting more

than 65% but less than 80% with relief from 65% VAT.

Goods exempted from Duty, Excise Duty and VAT - levy charged.

Specified goods, the supply of which would, in all cases, be an

exempt supply in terms of the Fourth Schedule of the VAT Act.

Goods by specified concerns with part-exemption from MDC.

Goods free from Excise Duty on tobacco by exemptions as listed in

the Third Schedule of the Excise Duty Act.

Goods free from Excise Duty on alcoholic drink, as per

exemptions listed in the Second Schedule of the Excise Duty Act.

Ministerial Order granting part-exemption from Industry levy on

imported cigarettes, Levy at €9.36 instead of €14.33.

Goods admitted directly to free circulation, with relief from duty,

applicable under the Second Schedule to the Import Duties Act

Articles awarded abroad for distinction or meritorious

achievement.

Artificial limbs and other surgical appliances of a similar nature,

including spare parts and invalid chairs.

Bona-fide gifts of a non-commercial nature of a CIF value not

exceeding €116.47.

Braille and other articles for use by the blind.

Food and drink for use of mendicant orders.

Hearing-aid apparatus designed for the use of the deaf and

identifiable parts thereof.

One private motor vehicle imported by a permanent resident.

One private motor vehicle imported by a returned migrant.

Travellers’ baggage, including wearing apparel and used personal

effects.

Specified allowances to passengers of tobacco, tobacco products,

wines, spirits, toilet waters and perfumes.

Goods bought by travellers for their own use or as gifts, value not

exceeding €116.47.

Goods bought by travellers for their own use or as gifts, value

exceeding €116.47.

Scientific instruments and apparatus for educational purposes or

pure scientific research.

Educational sound and video recordings produced by the United

Nations or any of its specialised agencies.

Educational sound and video recordings imported by private

schools, endorsed by the Director of Education.

Sound and video recordings imported by individuals for academic

learning purposes in connection with a recognised course of study,

provided they are certified as such by the Director of Education.

Goods which are specifically designed for the education,

employment or social advancement of a person suffering from

permanent or mental disability provided that the Comptroller of

Customs is satisfied that the said goods are imported for the

exclusive use of such person.

Goods admitted directly to free circulation following previous entry

into warehousing regime

Release from Government Bond.

Release from Private Bond.

Goods ex Warehouse for Diplomatic Missions.

Gas Oil for fishing use as directed by Department of Fisheries.

Gas oil and fuel oil for power generation.

Kerosene for heating purposes of HS2710.00.55.00.

TEMPORARY ADMISSION

Temporary admission of goods under article 17 of the Import Duties Act

- where duty is secured against a deposit or guarantee

For return in an unaltered state.

For repair.

For manufacturing or processing.

Temporary admission under article 17 of the Import Duties Act - of

goods entitled to relief of duty (no deposit due)

For return in unaltered state.

For repair.

For manufacturing or processing.

For use within the confines of the Malta International Airport.

Temporary admission of goods under the Fourth Schedule of the Import

Duties Act - under suspension of all duties and taxes

Goods imported under the inward processing regime.

Temporary admission of goods under article 17 of the Import Duties Act

- following previous entry to Warehousing regime

Release from Government Bond.

Release from Private Bond.

RE-IMPORTATION

Re-importation, following outright exportation of goods in free

circulation, where no drawback was claimed

In an unaltered state.

In an altered state.

Following repairs involving replacement of parts and accessories.

Parts or accessories used in the repair of goods entered under

C612.

Re-importation, following temporary exportation of the goods

In an unaltered state.

After outward processing (Added value of re-imported goods to be

declared)

Parts and accessories previously exported and declared under

E221 of re-imported goods declared under C621.

Following repairs involving replacement of parts and accessories.

Parts or accessories used in the repair of goods entered under

C623.

CUSTOMS WAREHOUSING

Direct entry into warehouse or bond.

Entry for re-warehousing or bonding - following previous entry to

warehousing or bonding.

Entry for warehousing or bonding following previous entry to

Temporary Admission regime.

Entry for warehousing or bonding - following previous entry for

Temporary Exportation, goods were returned in altered state or

returned after repair.

OTHER PROCEDURES

Supplies for use as stores to ships and aircraft

Direct supply of goods in free circulation.

Of goods from Government bond.

Of goods from private bond.

Of goods imported temporarily.

Transformation under Customs control

Prior to Customs clearance.

Whilst in Government warehouse or bond.

Destruction of Goods

Prior to Customs clearance.

Whilst in Government warehouse.

Whilst in private bond.

Within Temporary importation regime.

Transhipment of goods

From importing to exporting vessel or aircraft.

From storage in Government stores to exporting vessel or aircraft

on payment of rent and removal expenses.

Liġijiet ta' Malta — Leġiżlazzjoni Sussidjarja 37.5 — Regolamenti tad-Dwana

00p.m. mill-1 ta’ April sat-30 ta’ Settembru inklużivament, u

bejn is-7.00a.m. u l-5.00p.m. mill-1 ta’ Ottubru sal-31 ta’ Marzu

inklużivament għandhom, jekk il-Kontrullur tad-Dwana hekk

jordna, jiġu skortati għall-post approvat ta’ żbark minn uffiċjal tad-

Dwana.

DWANA

(2) Iżda, meta l-ġarr ta’ merkanzija jsir nhar ta’ Sibt, il-Ħadd

jew f ’ġurnata ta’ vakanza pubblika, jew ġranet tax-xogħol barra

mis-Sibt, bejn is-6.00p.m. u s-6.00a.m. mill-1 ta’ Ottubru sal-31 ta’

Marzu inklużivament, il-braken, f ’dan il-każ, għandhom dejjem

jiġu skortati minn uffiċjal tad-Dwana u l-ispiża ta’ din l-iskorta

għandha titħallas mill-aġent tal-bastiment jew mill-persuna li fuq

it-talba tagħha l-uffiċjal jiġi nkarigat.

4. Il-merkanzija għandha tinħatt mingħajr dewmien fil-post

approvat għall-iżbark. Uffiċjal tad-Dwana u rappreżentant tal-

Awtorità għat-Trasport f’Malta jew tal-kuntrattur tagħha għandhom

flimkien iżommu talja tal-merkanzija li tkun inħattet, liema talja

titqies li tkun prova biżżejjed li dik il-merkanzija tkun ġiet

imqiegħda fil-kustodja tal-Awtorità Martittima ta’ Malta jew tal-

kuntrattur tagħha.

5. (1)

Fil-każijiet li ġejjin -

(a) meta barkun jasal b’merkanzija minn fuq il-bastiment

li ġiebha, f’post approvat ta’ żbark u jibqa’ hemm

b’merkanzija abbord mhux eżaminata, nhar ta’ Sibt, il-

Ħadd jew fi ġranet ta’ vakanza pubblika, jew, fi ġranet

oħra, f’ħinijiet bejn il-5.15p.m. u s-7.45 a.m.; jew

(b) meta, għal xi raġuni, barra minn dik imsemmija fis-

sub-regolament (3) ta’ dan ir-regolament, merkanzija

li għaliha ma jkunx tħallas id-dazju, jew li tkun għadha

ma ġietx regolarment eżaminata u liberata mid-Dwana,

tibqa’ fuq moll mikxuf, nhar ta’ Sibt, il-Ħadd jew fi

ġranet ta’ vakanza pubblika, jew, fi ġranet oħra,

f’ħinijiet bejn il-5.15p.m. u s-7.45a.m.,

il-Kontrullur tad-Dwana jista’, f ’dawn il-każijiet, jinnomina

uffiċjal sabiex joqgħod għassa mal-braken jew mal-merkanzija,

għall-finijiet tad-dazju, u l-ispiża ta’ din il-għassa għandha titħallas

mill-aġent fil-każ ta’ vapuri li jħottu qabel ma jsir ir-rapport taħt l-

artikolu 7 tal-Ordinanza tad-Dwana, jew inkella mill-importatur

tal-merkanzija jew mill-persuna li tiddikjaraha.

(2) Meta l-Kontrullur tad-Dwana jagħti permess li merkanzija

għat-trasbord tista’, mingħajr ma tkun eżaminata, tinħareġ minn

taħt il-verandi jew mill-imħażen tad-depożitu u titgħabba fuq

barkun, huwa jista’ jinnomina uffiċjal biex joqgħod għassa ma’ dak

il-barkun għall-finijiet tad-dazju, u l-ispiża ta’ dik il-għassa

għandha titħallas mill-persuna li lilha jkun ġie mogħti dak il-

permess.

(3)

(a) Meta, fil-fehma tal-Kontrullur tad-Dwana, ma jkunx

jaqbel li jitqiegħdu taħt il-verandi vetturi bil-mutur,

makkinarji jew kollijiet oħra tqal, jew meta ma tkunx

tista’ titqiegħed hemm merkanzija oħra minħabba

nuqqas ta’ wisa’, dawn il-kollijiet jew din il-

merkanzija, f ’dawn il-każijiet, jistgħu jinżammu fuq

moll mikxuf, li għandu jiġi magħżul mill-Kontrollur

tad-Dwana, għal jumejn sħaħ mid-data tal-iżbark u l-

ispiża tal-għassa ta’ dawn il-kollijiet jew merkanzija

għandha titħallas mill-Gvern.

DWANA

(b) Meta jagħlaq iż-żmien ta’ jumejn hawn fuq imsemmi,

l-ispiża tal-għassa tal-kollijiet jew merkanzija, fil-każ

ta’ vapuri li jħottu qabel ma jsir ir-rapport taħt l-

artikolu 7 tal-Ordinanza tad-Dwana, għandha titħallas

m i ll -a ġen t u f ’k ażi ji et o ħra mi ll -im po r tat ur tal -

merkanzija jew mill-persuna li tiddikjaraha.

(4) Meta jinżammu bhejjem bejn il-ħinijiet tal-4.30p.m. u s-

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Added by

L.N. 29 of 1993.

Country/Nationality Codes

Substituted by

L.N. 175 of 1993;

L.N. 281 of 2000.

NAME

COUNTRY CODES

Afghanistan

AF

Albania

AL

Algeria

DZ

American Samoa

AS

Andorra

AD

Angola

AO

Anguilla

AI

Antarctica

AQ

Antigua and Barbuda

AG

Argentina

AR

Armenia

AM

Aruba

AW

Australia

AU

Austria

AT

Austria w/o EU preference

ATZ

Azerbaijan

AZ

Bahamas

BS

Bahrain

BH

Bangladesh

BD

Barbados

BB

Belarus

BY

Belgium

BE

Belgium w/o EU preference

BEZ

Belize

BZ

Benin

BJ

Bermuda

BM

Bhutan

BT

Bolivia

BO

Botswana

BW

Bouvet Island

BV

Bosnia Herzegovina

BA

Brazil

BR

British Indian Ocean Territory

IO

Brunei Darussalam

BN

Bulgaria

BG

Burkina Faso

BF

Burundi

BI

Cameroon

CM

Canada

CA

Cape Verde

CV

Cayman Islands

KY

Central African Republic

CF

Chad

TD

Ghagos Islands

IO

Chile

CL

China

CN

Christmas Island

CX

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

CC

Columbia

CO

Comoros

KM

Congo

CG

Cook Islands

CK

Costa Rica

CR

Cote D’Ivoire

CI

Croatia

HR

Cuba

CU

Cyprus

CY

Czech Republic

CZ

Democratic Yemen

YD

Denmark

DK

Denmark w/o EU preference

DKZ

Djibouti

DJ

Dominica

DM

Dominican Republic

DO

East Timor

TP

Ecuador

EC

Egypt

EG

El Salvador

SV

Equatorial Guinea

GQ

Estonia

EE

Ethiopia

ET

European Union

CE

Faroe Islands

FO

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

FK

Fiji

FJ

Finland

FI

Finland w/o EU preference

FIZ

France

FR

France w/o EU preference

FRZ

French Guiana

GF

French Polynesia

PF

French Southern Territories

TF

Gabon

GA

Gambia

GM

Georgia

GE

Germany

DE

Germany w/o EU preference

DEZ

Ghana

GH

Gibraltar

GI

Greece

GR

Greece w/o EU preference

GRZ

Greenland

GL

Grenada

GD

Guadeloupe

GP

Guam

GU

Guatemala

GT

Guinea

GN

Guinea-Bissau

GW

Guyana

GY

Haiti

HT

Heard and McDonald Islands

HM

Honduras

HN

Hong Kong

HK

Hungary

HU

Iceland

IS

India

IN

Indonesia

ID

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

IR

Iraq

IQ

Ireland

IE

Ireland w/o EU preference

IEZ

Israel

IL

Italy

IT

Italy w/o EU preference

ITZ

Jamaica

JM

Japan

JP

Jordan

JO

Kampuchea, Democratic

KH

Kazakhstan

KZ

Kenya

KE

Kiribati

KI

Korea, Dem. People’s Rep. of

KP

Korea, Republic of

KR

Kuwait

KW

Kyrgyzstan

KG

Laos People’s Dem. Republic

LA

Latvia

LV

Lebanon

LB

Lesotho

LS

Liberia

LR

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

LY

Liechtenstein

LI

Lithuania

LT

Luxembourg

LU

Luxembourg w/o EU preference

LUZ

Macau

MO

Macedonia

RY

Madagascar

MG

Malawi

MW

Malaysia

MY

Maldives

MV

Mali

ML

Malta

MT

Marshall Islands

MH

Martinique

MQ

Mauritania

MR

Mauritius

MU

Mexico

MX

Micronesia

FM

Moldova

MD

Monaco

MC

Mongolia

MN

Montserrat

MS

Morocco

MA

Mozambique

MZ

Myanmar

MM

Namibia

NA

Nauru

NR

Nepal

NP

Netherlands

NL

Netherlands w/o EU preference

NLZ

Netherlands Antilles

AN

Neutral Zone

NT

New Caledonia

NC

New Zealand

NZ

Nicaragua

NI

Niger

NE

Nigeria

NG

Niue

NU

Norfolk Island

NF

Northern Mariana Islands

MP

Norway

NO

Oman

OM

Pakistan

PK

Palau

PW

Panama

PA

Papua New Guinea

PG

Paraguay

PY

Peru

PE

Philippines

PH

Pitcairn

PN

Poland

PL

Portugal

PT

Portugal w/o EU preference

PTZ

Puerto Rico

PR

Qatar

QA

Reunion

RE

Romania

RO

Russia

RU

Rwanda

RW

St. Helena

SH

Saint Kitts and Nevis

KN

Saint Lucia

LC

St Pierre et Miquelon

PM

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

VC

Samoa

WS

San Marino

SM

Sao Tome and Principe

ST

Saudi Arabia

SA

Senegal

SN

Seychelles

SC

Sierra Leone

SL

Singapore

SG

Slovakia

SK

Slovenia

SI

Solomon Islands

SB

Somalia

SO

South Africa

ZA

Spain

ES

Spain w/o EU preference

ESZ

Sri Lanka

LK

Sudan

SD

Suriname

SR

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands

SJ

Swaziland

SZ

Sweden

SE

Sweden w/o EU preference

SEZ

Switzerland

CH

Syrian Arab Republic

SY

Taiwan Province of China

TW

Tajikistan

TJ

Tanzania

TZ

Thailand

TH

Togo

TG

Tokelau

TK

Tonga

TO

Trinidad and Tobago

TT

Tunisia

TN

Turkey

TR

Turkmenistan

TM

Turks and Caicos Islands

TC

Tuvalu

TV

Uganda

UG

Ukraine

UA

United Arab Emirates

AE

United Kingdom

GB

United Kingdom w/o EU preference

GBZ

United States

US

U.S. Minor Outlying Islands

UM

Uruguay

UY

Uzbekistan

UZ

Vanuatu

VU

Vatican City State (Holy See)

VA

Venezuela

VE

Viet Nam

VN

Virgin Islands (British)

VG

Virgin Islands (U.S.)

VI

Wallis and Futuna Islands

WF

Western Sahara

EH

Yemen

YE

Yugoslavia - Rest

YU

Zaire

ZR

Zambia

ZM

Zimbabwe

ZW

Goods ex bond

EB) To substitute for nationality of

Commercial Aircraft Stores

XA) transport and country of

Ship’s Bunkers

XB) consignment

Ships’ Stores

XS)

Goods ex Parcel Post

PP)

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

30a.m. in any customs enclosure for the purposes of article 4(2)

of the Imported Store Cattle (Weighing) Act, an officer or officers

may be appointed by the Comptroller of Customs to guard such

cattle for revenue purposes and the expense for such guarding shall

be paid by the importer of the cattle or the person entering the

same.

6. The sheds and verandahs in which any unexamined or

uncustomed goods are deposited under these Regulations shall be

kept closed and properly secured, except when required to be

opened for the receipt, examination or delivery of goods; and if any

shed or verandah be required to be opened for any of the foregoing

purposes on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays, or, on other

days, between the hours of 5.15p.m. and 7.45a.m., the expense of

the attendance of the proper officers shall be borne by the person or

persons at whose request the premises are opened.

7. Notwithstanding that goods deposited in the sheds or

verandahs under these Regulations are by law deemed to be on

board the importing vessel, nothing herein contained shall be taken

to relieve any person of the responsibility for the due security of

such goods, these Regulations being framed solely to secure

payment of the full duties upon all goods so deposited.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Added by

L.N. 29 of 1993.

Currency Codes

Substituted by

L.N. 175 of 1993;

L.N. 281 of 2000.

Australian Dollar

AUD

Austrian Schilling

ATS

Belgian Franc

BEF

Canadian Dollar

CAD

Chinese Rmb Yuan

CNY

Danish Kroner

DKK

Deutsche Mark

DEM

Dutch Guilder

NLG

Egyptian Pound

EGP

European Currency Unit

EUR

Finnish Mark

FIM

French Franc

FRF

Greek Drachma

GRD

Hong Kong Dollar

HKD

Indian Rupee

INR

Irish Punt

IEP

Italian Lira

ITL

Japanese Yen

JPY

Libyan Dinar

LYD

Luxembourg Franc

LUF

Maltese Lira

MTL

Norwegian Krone

NOK

Portuguese Escudo

PTE

Saudi Riyals

SAR

Singapore Dollar

SGD

Spanish Peseta

ESP

Swedish Krona

SEK

Swiss Franc

CHF

Taiwanese Dollar

TWD

UK Sterling

GBP

US Dollar

USD

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1) Any cases, cartons, bags or any other containers of

goods, which are due to be removed to a government warehouse in

terms of regulation 9, or as otherwise required by the Comptroller

of Customs, if found to be damaged, shall be repaired forthwith by

the agent of the importing vessel at the government warehouse.

(2) The agent, before effecting the repairs, shall, moreover,

take due note in writing of the contents and/or shortages of such

damaged cases, cartons, bags or other containers, and deliver a

signed copy of that writing to the officer of Customs.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Added by

L.N. 29 of 1993.

Codes for Customs Stations and Bonds

Substituted by

L.N. 175 of 1993;

L.N. 281 of 2000.

GOVERNMENT/PRIVATE BONDS/STATIONS

Code

Airport

- Airfreight Section

APFT

- Baggage Room

BRAP

Barriera Bonded Stores

BBST

Pinto Bonded Stores

PTST

Forni Bonded Stores

FBST

Pinto Annexe Private Bonds

PTNX

Store Fourteen

ST14

Baggage Room, Grand Harbour

BRGH

Deep Water Quay

- Shed 1

DWQ1

- Shed 2

DWQ2

- Shed 3

DWQ3

- Queen's Warehouse

DWQW

Newport Bonded Stores

NBST

Laboratory Wharf

LABW

Dockyard Station

MDDS

Mgarr Harbour Gozo

MHGO

Manoel Island Yachting Centre

MIYC

Manoel Island Yacht Yard

MIYY

Malta Shipbuilding Yard

MSBL

Malta Free Port

MTFP

Mediterranean Oilfield Services

SERV

Excise - Simonds Farsons Cisk Ltd

EXFA

Excise - General Soft Drinks Ltd

EXGS

Inflight (M.I.A.)

EXIF

Excise - Lowenbrau Brewery

EXLO

Main Bond (M.I.A.)

EXMN

Excise - Master Wine Ltd

EXMW

Excise - Portanier Brothers Lts

EXPB

Post Office - Valletta

PP01

Parcel Post Office - Sliema

PP02

Parcel Post Gozo

PP0G

Fuel Section

FUEL

Customs House - Computer Centre

HQ00

Longroom - Custom House

LR00

Hal Far Groupage Complex

GR00

Clearing and Forwarding Services

GR01

O.F.Gollcher & Sons Ltd

GR02

W J Parnis England Ltd

GR03

Express Trailers

GR04

Bianchi Group of Companies

GR05

T C Smith & Co Ltd

GR06

Vama Ltd., Merlin House F11 - 2

GR07

Allfreight Ltd

GR08

Concorde I.F.F. Ltd

GR09

Seasped Shipping Ltd

GR10

Transeuro System Ltd

GR11

Gatt Shipping Services Ltd

GR12

Ripard John & Son Ltd

GR13

Forwarders Ltd

GR14

Cassar and Cooper Group

GR15

Sea Malta Co Ltd

GR16

Sullivan Shipping Agencies Ltd

GR17

Transfreight Ltd

GR18

Transpak Overseas Removals Ltd

GR19

Kirton & Co Ltd

GR20

A C E Travel Ltd

GR21

Miles Express Cargo Systems

GR22

Graja & Caorsi (Malta) Ltd

GR23

Unispeed (Shipp. & Forw.) Ltd

GR24

Valletta Freight Services Ltd

GR25

Attrans Ltd

GR26

J H Caruana & Co Ltd

GR27

Palm Shipping Agency Ltd

GR28

S & M Transport

GR29

General Shipping Services Ltd

GR30

Kays Co Ltd

GR31

H Mifsud & Sons Ltd

GR32

Carmelo Caruana Shipping Agency

GR33

D O M Transport Ltd

GR34

S Mifsud & Sons Ltd

GR35

Saltfish Co Ltd

GR36

Eurobridge Shipping Services

GR37

Tristar Freight Services Ltd

GR38

Fahrenheit Freight Forwarders

GR39

M.D. Trucking

GR40

Advanced Shipping Ltd

GR41

J & R Vassallo

GR42

Rabelink

GR43

Customs Agency Ltd

GR44

K P International

GR45

Sullivan Maritime Ltd

GR46

Euro Trade Co Ltd

GR47

Cargo Link

GR48

Triton Services Ltd

GR49

Customs Office - Private Bonds

PB00

Grech & Ellul - Private Bond

PB01

Attard Services - Private Bond

PB02

C.G.L. - Private Bond

PB03

D Formosa - Private Bond

PB04

Sigma Coatings Ltd - Private Bond

PB05

Hempel’s Paints - Private Bond

PB06

S Bezzina & Sons Ltd - Private Bond

PB07

Cutajar Ed. - Private Bond

PB08

F Borg & Sons Ltd - Private Bond

PB09

Standard Imp/Exp - Private Bond

PB10

Primrose Poultry Products Ltd - Private Bond

PB11

Marsovin Ltd - Private Bond

PB12

Central Cigarettes Ltd - Private Bond

PB13

Austria Tabak Ltd - Private Bond

PB14

Universal Commerce Agency Ltd - Private Bond

PB15

Industrial Motors - Private Bond

PB16

Mizzi Holdings - Private Bond

PB17

Continental Cars Ltd - Private Bond

PB18

Valletta Motors - Private Bond

PB19

Investwell Ltd - Private Bond

PB20

Universal Motors - Private Bond

PB21

Michael Attard Ltd - Private Bond

PB22

U.C.I.M. Co Ltd - Private Bond

PB23

Auto Sales Ltd - Private Bond

PB24

Associated Motors - Private Bond

PB25

Michael Debono Ltd - Private Bond

PB26

Gasan Group Ltd - Private Bond

PB27

Caruana Cold Stores - Private Bond

PB28

Valhmor Borg Ltd - Private Bond

PB29

Five Effs Imp/Exp - Private Bond

PB30

Crown Cold Stores - Private Bond

PB31

Arthur E. Sullivan Ltd

PB32

J & C Pisani Ltd

PB33

Wands Ltd - Private Bond

PB34

Paolo Bonnici Ltd

PB35

P. Cutajar & Co

PB36

F. Busuttil & Sons

PB37

San Lucian Oil Company

PB38

General Soft Drinks Co Ltd

PB39

Falcon Wines and Spirits Ltd

PB40

Enemalta B’Buga Installation

PB41

Enemalta Ras Hanzir Installation

PB42

Enemalta Has Saptan Installation

PB43

Enemalta Gas Division

PB44

M.O.B.C. Installation

PB45

Canadian Enterprises

PB46

Fmc Motors Ltd

PB47

Mediterranean Meat Co

PB48

Quality Meat Products

PB49

A F S Manduca

PB50

Vernon Foods - obo - Royal Product

PB51

C & T Azzopardi Fisheries

PB52

United Automobiles Ltd

PB53

Ciapella Motors Ltd

PB54

Mifsud Automobiles - Private Bond

PB55

M Demajo & Co Ltd

PB56

Poultry Products Ltd

PB57

Falzon Services Ltd

PB58

Salvu Zammit & Sons Ltd

PB59

Total (Malta) Ltd

PB60

Roosendal

PB61

Alfsons

PB62

Anthony Farrugia

PB63

Charles Grech & Co Ltd

PB64

Master Wine Ltd

PB65

S. Grima & Sons Ltd

PB66

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Goods deposited in the sheds at Malta International Airport

shall be allowed to remain in such sheds for a period of six working

days; if any such goods are not duly withdrawn within the said

period, they may be removed, at the expense of the importer, to a

government warehouse or to any other place of security at the

disposal of the Comptroller of Customs.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Added by

L.N. 29 of 1993.

Miscellaneous Codes

Substituted by

L.N. 175 of 1993;

L.N. 281 of 2000.

DESCRIPTION

CODE

Agreement Codes

EC Preferential Rate

(to be used only when EUR Certificate is

produced)

EU

Terms of Delivery

Cost & Freight

C&F

Cost Insurance and Freight

CIF

Ex Works Value

EWS

Free Alongside (Export Value)

FAS

Free on Board (Export Value)

FOB

Modes of Payment

Cash

Blank Cheque

Prepayment Account

Mode of Transport

Sea

Air

Post

Ex Bond

Package Type

Animal - Live

AL

Bag

BG

Bale

BL

Bar

BR

Bars (in bundle/bunch/truss)

BZ

Barrel

BA

Box

BX

Bulk, gas

VG

Bulk, liquid

VL

Bulk, solids

VR

Bundle

BE

Carton

CN

Case

CS

Coffin

CJ

Coil

CL

Colli

CO

Crate

CT

Cylinder

CY

Drum

DR

Envelope

EN

Filmpack

FP

Gas Bottle

GB

Ingot

IN

Log

LG

Package

PK

Packet

PA

Pail

PL

Parcel

PC

Pipe

PI

Pipes (in bundle/bunch/truss)

PZ

Plank

PN

Planks (in bundle/bunch/truss)

PZ

Plate

PG

Plates (in bundle/bunch/truss)

PY

Reel

RL

Rod

RD

Rods (in bundle/bunch/truss)

RZ

Sack

SA

Sheet

ST

Sheets (bulk)

SZ

Suitcase

SU

Tin

TN

Tray

PU

Tube

TU

Tubes (in bundle/bunch/truss)

TZ

Place of Landing/Loading

Grand Harbour

GRH

Marsamxett

MXT

Marsaxlokk

MXK

St. Paul’s Bay

SPB

M [ arr Harbour Gozo

MHG

Outside Harbour

OUT

Malta International Airport

MIA

Goods removed from bond for entry to home use

EWB

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Notwithstanding anything in these Regulations, the

Comptroller of Customs may permit lighters having on board grain,

pulse or seeds only or objectionable goods not permitted to be

placed in a verandah, or only goods which have been duly reported

for transhipment, to proceed to the N.W. Basin (known as the

"Menqa") and to lie there for such period as the Comptroller of

Customs may deem necessary or expedient, without any charge

being incurred by the agent or importer for any guard employed for

revenue purposes.

PART II

Customs Entries

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1) Imported goods shall be described in the relative bills

of entry in accordance with the designation in the import and export

list in the Second Schedule hereto.

(2) Imported goods reported for transhipment shall be

described in the relative bills of entry in accordance with the list of

goods imported for transhipment in the Second Schedule.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Goods of local production to be exported shall be described

in the relative export entries in accordance with the import and

export list in the Second Schedule.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Where any imported articles are re-exported, the

descriptions approved for the import and export list shall be strictly

adhered to, and the declarations shall be made in every instance on

the approved forms of specifications.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

In order to ensure correct registration of all articles under

their proper headings, the trade names of all articles, except

transhipment goods, shall be given in every instance, together with

the description approved.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1) In every instance in which any denomination of tare,

weight or measure is shown against the name of an article in the

aforesaid lists, the quantity of such article shall be shown under

that denomination, in addition to the value, which shall in no case

be omitted.

(2) Where a denomination of quantity is not shown against the

article, the value alone is required.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Where it is provided that the signature to any customs form

or other customs document shall be witnessed, the Comptroller of

Customs may nevertheless, in his discretion, accept a form the

signature to which is not witnessed.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1) All merchandise imported into these Islands in respect

of which admission is claimed under the E.E.C. Rate of Duty

column of the Customs Tariff, shall be accompanied by the

certificate iss ued in a ccorda nce w i th t h e pr o vi s i on s o f t h e

Agreement of Association between Malta and the European

Community.

(2) The importer shall, however, declare in all cases on the

proper entry form, the country of origin of the goods and, in the

event of that declaration not being made to the satisfaction of the

Comptroller of Customs, the Comptroller may refuse clearance of

the goods until a certificate of origin is produced.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1) There shall be paid to the Comptroller of Customs a fee

of fifteen euro (€15) for every refund made by the Comptroller of

Customs to the importer in the circumstances mentioned in the first

proviso to article 62A of the Customs Ordinance.

(2) The fee provided for in sub-regulation (1) shall be deducted

from the amount to be refunded at the time of the refund.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

When completing a bill of entry for computerised

processing, only the approved codes shown in the Fifth, Sixth,

Seventh, Eighth or Ninth Schedule to these Regulations shall be

used, as and where required.

PART III

Passengers’ Baggage

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1) The accompanied baggage of passengers shall be

landed under the direction of the proper officer of Customs and be

conveyed direct to the place of examination.

(2) It shall not be permissible for visitors at the Customs

House, the Customs Station at the Malta International Airport or at

any other Customs station in Malta, or for any other person not on

o ff i c i a l d u t y a n d n o t a p a s s e n g e r, t o e n t e r t h e h a l l w h e r e

passengers’ baggage is examined by the Customs authorities

without the permission of the Comptroller of Customs.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

The unshipping, carrying and landing of baggage, bringing

it up to the proper place for examination, and opening, unpacking

and repacking, when necessary, shall be performed by, or at the

expense of, the importer.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1) The officer of Customs shall put the following

question to each passenger, before his baggage is examined

"Have you in your baggage or on your person any

articles liable to duty?"

If the answer is in the affirmative, the passenger shall be

requested to produce these articles. If the passenger enquires what

articles are liable to duty, he is to be handed a copy of the list of

articles not subject to duty, and informed that any article not

enumerated therein is dutiable.

(2) The attention of the passenger shall be drawn to the copy of

these Regulations and of the tariff, which shall be kept posted in

the baggage room.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1) Passengers arriving by air at Luqa Airport shall choose

to pass through either of two channels

(a) a green channel intended for passengers having goods

which are not liable to import duty, and for the

purposes of this regulation the expression "goods

which are not liable to import duty" shall be deemed to

include goods for the importation of which free is of

duty, no condition is required by the Tariff to be

complied with, and goods which are not subject to

import prohibitions or restrictions; and

(b) a red channel for other passengers.

(2) Every person passing through the green channel shall be

deemed to have made a declaration for purposes of customs that he

does not have any goods which are liable to duty or subject to

import prohibition or restriction or the importation thereof free of

duty is subject to a condition which the Tariff requires to be

complied with.

(3) In the case of passengers passing through the green

channel, an officer of Customs may stop any passenger and require

him to open his baggage or other packages for examination and to

submit himself to a search.

(4) If any person passing through the green channel is found to

be in possession of goods, other than goods which are not liable to

import duty, he shall be deemed to have committed an offence and

shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine (multa) not exceeding one

thousand and eight hundred and sixty-three euros and fifty cents

(1,863.50) or an amount equal to three times the import duty

payable on any goods in respect of which the offence is committed,

whichever shall be higher, or to imprisonment for a term not

exceeding six months, or to both such fine and imprisonment, and

to the forfeiture of such goods.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

The officer of Customs may require all or any of the

packages to be opened.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Duty in accordance with the Tariff contained in the First

Schedule to the Import Duties Act shall be paid on any dutiable

goods.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

If any dutiable goods which have not been declared by the

passenger to whom the question prescribed in regulation 21 has

been put, are found in his baggage, the package in which they are

found shall be detained with the whole of its contents, and the

remainder of the baggage of the passenger to whom it belongs shall

be examined, and the matter reported to the Comptroller of

Customs.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

In any case of attempted smuggling, the goods, together

with the package containing them, are liable to forfeiture, and the

offender is liable to be detained and shall also be liable to a fine.

PART IV

General Bonds

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

A general bond covers any number of transactions in lieu

of providing an ordinary bond on each occasion.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

When goods are exported under a general bond any single

duty shall be debited against the penalty in the register of general

bonds.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

The penalty of the bond should be sufficient to meet the

greatest liability that may be incurred under the bond. The penalty

may be fixed at the sum named by the person giving the security,

subject to the condition that it must be sufficient to cover the

amount of duty chargeable on the goods likely to be exported

during any one month.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

A general bond shall cover transactions by the person

giving bond only, and no transactions by any other person or firm

under that bond shall be permitted.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Due notice of each transaction under a general bond shall

be given to the Comptroller of Customs, who shall keep a register

of such transactions, comparison being made by him, from time to

time, of the liabilities incurred and the discharges therefrom, to see

that the duty on the goods outstanding at no time exceeds the

amount for which bond is given.

PART V

Facilities for the Transaction of Mercantile Operations.

§ I

Facilities with reference to articles 7, 9, 10, 11 and 44

and overtime charges

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

It being provided by the articles above referred to that

goods shall not, without the permission of the Comptroller of

Customs, be unshipped, or landed, or shipped before or after the

hours laid down in the Customs Ordinance, or landed at any places

other than those approved of by the Minister responsible for

customs, the Comptroller of Customs may grant facilities for

working cargoes in accordance with the aforesaid provisions and

f o r c a r ry i n g o t h e r a n c i l l a r y tr a n s a c t io n s o n t h e c o n d it i o n s

hereinafter set forth.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Merchants or others desiring to work cargoes before or

after legal hours, as defined in articles 9 and 10 of the Customs

Ordinance, or on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays, shall make

application in writing on the approved Customs form (No. 12)

addressed to the Comptroller of Customs, giving the name of the

ship and the nature of the service required, and stating when the

service is required to commence. Every application shall include an

undertaking to pay the expenses incurred.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Before or after legal hours, the attendance of the proper

officers for the purpose of the examination and delivery of goods

from a verandah or warehouse, or for any other purpose, may be

obtained upon the written application of the merchant, and upon his

undertaking to defray the charges for the officers’ attendance

according to the rates specified in regulation 43. The merchant may

instead make a deposit sufficient for the purpose.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1)

The Commissioner shall decide in all cases on the

staff necessary for the proper protection of the payment of duty.

(2)

The Commissioner may, as and when he deems fit, before

granting any permission for service of attendance by Customs officials

to be given, enter into an arrangement in writing for the payment of all

arrears due to him for attendance of Customs officials

Provided that where such arrears are being contested by the

economic operator, the Commissioner may require the payment of a

deposit equivalent to the amount being contested before granting

permission for the service to be given.

(3) When a one time economic operator requests the service of

attendance of Customs officials, he shall pay a deposit that is based on

a calculation of the amount due for the service so requested at the time.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Except on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, no

charge shall be made in connection with unshipment or shipment

between 6.00a.m and 6.00p.m. from the 1st April to the 30th

September, or between 8.00a.m. and 5.00p.m. from the 1st October

to the 31st March; nor shall any charge be made in connection with

landing at the approved landing places, between 8.00a.m. and

5.00p.m.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

In the case of shipping, unshipping or landing on

Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays or, on any other day, before

or after the hours mentioned in regulation 36, the applicant shall

pay to the Comptroller, on demand, a charge according to the rates

specified in regulation 43.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

No fee shall be charged for extra attendance in connection

with the examination of baggage accompanied by passengers.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1) No goods shall be landed or examined at any place

other than an approved landing place

Provided that the Comptroller of Customs may allow goods

to be landed at any place other than an approved landing place

provided such goods are placed in the charge of an officer of the

Customs.

(2) The person on whose behalf goods are landed as provided

under sub-regulation (1) of this regulation shall pay the

Comptroller, on demand, a charge according to the rates specified

below

(a) charges for the guarding of containers, trailers and

motor vehicles

(i)

imported for home use

for the first seven days: €2.91 per unit per day or

part thereof;

for any period thereafter: €2.49 per unit per day

or part thereof;

(ii) for transhipment only

for the first period of thirty days: €0.47 per unit

per day or part thereof

for the second period of thirty days: €0.75 per

unit per day or part thereof

for the third period of thirty days: €1.05 per unit

per day or part thereof

for any period thereafter: €3.49 per unit per day

or part thereof;

(b) charges for the guarding of other goods

for the first seven days: €5.82 per 25 cubic

metres or part thereof per day or part thereof;

for any period thereafter: €6.99 per 25 cubic

metres or part thereof per day or part thereof.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

If any such goods are brought to an approved landing place

and can conveniently be examined on the lighter to the satisfaction

of the officers, they may, on completion of the entry, be landed

elsewhere without charge, provided that a written request to that

effect has been made on the entry.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1) When an officer of the Customs is employed in

guarding goods for revenue purposes as provided under regulation

5(1), (2) or (4) or when the cost for such service is to be borne by

parties other than the Government as provided under sub-regulation

(3) of the same regulation, there shall be paid to the Comptroller,

on demand, a charge according to the rates specified in regulation

Liġijiet ta' Malta — Leġiżlazzjoni Sussidjarja 37.5 — Regolamenti tad-Dwana

Il-Kontrullur jista’ jirrifjuta, fid-diskrezzjoni assoluta

tiegħu, kull applikazzjoni għall-attendenza ta’ uffiċjali tad-Dwana.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(2) The same charge shall be paid to the Comptroller for any

other service not specified under the provisions of these

Regulations and which is performed by any officer of the Customs

at the request of merchants or others.

(3)

Whenever the Comptroller directs that an officer of

Customs is to be detailed to watch a vessel, either on board or from

quay, during that vessel’s stay in harbour, for the proper protection

of revenue, there shall be paid to the Comptroller by the ship’s

master or agent, a charge according to the rates specified in

regulation 43.

42. The Comptroller may refuse, in his absolute discretion, any

application for the attendance of officers of the Customs.

43. (1) When any service by an officer of the Customs is

given outside the precincts of the Customs Department or outside

the normal working hours of that department, there shall be paid to

the Comptroller, on demand, by the person at whose request such

service is given a charge equivalent to the overtime calculated at

the rates which the Government from time to time pays to such

officers for similar attendances on overtime, together with an

administrative charge of ten per centum calculated on the overall

charge and expenses, if any

Provided that -

(i)

where the duration of such service by an officer

of the Customs is less than two hours, the charge

shall be calculated for two hours;

(ii) when such service is given completely between

20.00 hours of one day and 08.00 hours of the

following day, an additional charge of six euros

and ninety-nine cents (6.99) shall also be raised;

however, when the service is not given

completely between the aforementioned hours,

the additional charge of six euros and ninety-

nine cents (6.99) shall be payable only when

such service extends into the aforementioned

hours either way by a minimum of two hours;

(iii) when a service is given in Gozo, there shall be

deducted from the total amount payable to the

Comptroller of Customs an amount equivalent to

the charge for two hours overtime calculated as

prescribed in this sub-regulation.

(2) The Comptroller shall display at the Customs Department

and at the branches of the Customs Department the rates at which

the attendance of the officers of the Customs shall be charged under

the provisions of sub-regulation (1) of this regulation.

(3) When raising the charges for the attendance of an officer of

the Customs as provided under sub-regulation (1) of this

regulation, the Comptroller shall specify the manner in which such

charges are calculated.

(4) When the attendance of an officer of the Customs is

required at any place, unless the person requesting such an

attendance provides satisfactory transport -

(a) whenever the attendance of a Customs official is

required during normal working hours and the official

uses his personal means of transport, there shall be

made a fee for the transport at the rate as established

by virtue of article 15 of the Public Administration

Act

Provided that, no charges shall be demanded in respect

of all ferry fares between Malta and Gozo, and of

kilometres travelled in Gozo

Provided further that when attendance by a Customs

official is given outside normal working hours, the

charge for transport shall be calculated as specified in

paragraph (a) above with an additional charge three

euro and forty-nine cents (€3.49), which additional

charge shall be reduced to one euro and seventy-five

cents (€1.75) whenever attendance commences or ends

during the official’s on-duty period.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Where -

(a) an officer of the Customs attends to his duties at a

place which is more than five kilometres away from

his station; or

(b) such duties exceed five hours in duration,

a subsistence charge shall be made at the rates the Government

from time to time pays to such officer for similar attendances.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

The charges hereby authorised shall supersede any charges

previously authorised in respect of the services herein referred to.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1)

(a)

When there are any dues that relate to

payment of attendance of Customs officials, the Commissioner shall

send a notice for payment by means of a postal letter. Where the dues

remain unpaid he shall send a letter by registered mail in the address

given to him or in the postal address associated with the value added

tax registration number. When the notice by registered mail reaches

the debtor, he shall be deemed to be notified and the debtor shall have

thirty (30) days to pay or to declare in writing that he does not agree

with the Commissioner on the amount due and after this, if he

disagrees, the debtor shall proceed against the Commissioner in the

competent court, according to the amount, within thirty (30) days from

his written declaration. In default of such, the notice for payment by

registered post shall constitute an executive title for all effects and

purposes of Title VII of Section I of the Book Second of the Code of

Organisation and Civil Procedure.

(b) When the notification by registered post mentioned in

paragraph (a) does not take place for one reason or

another, the Commissioner shall publish a notice in the

Government Gazette where he declares that the notice

for payment has been issued and wherein he invites the

debtor to collect the notice from the offices of the

Customs Department within thirty (30) days from

publication, and at the end of this period he shall be

deemed to be notified, even if he does not collect the

documents from Customs offices. The debtor shall

have thirty (30) days from notification to pay or to

declare in writing that he disagrees with the amount

due, and if he disagrees with the Commissioner, the

debtor shall within thirty (30) days from the written

declaration file proceedings by means of an

application against the Commissioner in the competent

court according to the amount and the Commissioner

shall have the right to reply within thirty (30) days

from notification. In default of such, the notice for

payment shall constitute an executive title for all

effects and purposes of Title VII of Section I of the

Book Second of the Code of Organisation and Civil

Procedure.

(c) In the proceedings in court provided for in this sub-

regulation, the case shall be heard expeditiously.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-regulation (1), when

the notice for payment is sent to the address given or to the address

assigned to the value added tax registration number and the amount

remains unpaid, the Commissioner may immediately take those

administrative and procedural measures necessary so that payment is

effected, including not giving any Customs service to the debtor until

payment is effected, as well as take other measures to enforce the

executive title according to law.

§ II

Hours of attendance

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1) Custom House. The Custom House shall be open for

the transaction of official business every day throughout the year,

except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, as follows

From 1st October to the 15th June of the next following year

Mondays to Fridays

from 7.45a.m. to 12.30p.m.

from 1.15p.m. to 5.15p.m.

From 16th June to 30th September of the same year

Mondays to Fridays

from 7.30a.m. to 1.30p.m.

On certain half holidays authorised for that purpose by the

Government, the Custom House shall be closed at 1.00p.m.

(2)

Customs Department Branches at Parcel Post Offices

From 1st October to the 15th June of the next following year

Mondays to Fridays

from 7.45a.m. to 1.00p.m.

from 1.45p.m. to 5.15p.m.

From 16th June to 30th September of the same year

Mondays to Fridays

from 7.30a.m. to 1.30p.m.

On certain half holidays authorised by the Government, the

Customs Department Branches at Parcel Post Offices shall be

closed at 1.00p.m.

(3) Sheds, quays, verandahs and warehouses (including

airfreight section at Luqa). The government sheds, quays and

verandahs shall be open every day except Saturdays, Sundays and

public holidays, as follows

From 1st October to the 15th June of the next following year

Mondays to Fridays

from 7.45a.m. to 12.15p.m.

from 1.00p.m. to 5.15p.m.

From 16th June to 30th September of the same year

Mondays to Fridays

from 7.30a.m. to 1.30p.m.

On certain half holidays authorised by the Government, the

sheds, quays, verandahs and warehouses (including airfreight

section at Luqa) shall be closed at 1.00p.m.

(4) The cash offices at the Customs Department shall be closed

one half of an hour before the midday break and one hour before

the final closing hour.

PART VI

Operations on Goods in Government Bonded Warehouses

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Spirits of any kind in warehouse may be methylated to

comply with the Methylated Spirits Ordinance, on the following

conditions

(a) that an application be made in writing to the

Comptroller of Customs;

(b) that the rent due on the spirit to be operated upon be

paid before the operation is proceeded with;

(c) that the ingredients to be mixed be subject to

inspection and, if necessary, tested to satisfy the

Comptroller of Customs that they are sufficient for

complying with the Ordinance;

(d) that the operation be conducted in the presence of an

officer of Customs;

(e) that, on completion of the operation, the original

register account be closed and a new account raised for

the methylated spirits; and

(f)

that rent shall accrue at the rate applicable to the new

denomination, if the goods are not cleared within three

days from the date of the operation.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Wines and spirits in casks may be bottled in warehouse

under the following conditions, namely

(a) that application be made in writing in each instance to

the officer of the warehouse;

(b) that the warehouse rent due on the goods to be

operated upon be paid prior to the commencement of

the operation;

(c) that the operation shall be performed in the presence of

an officer of Customs;

(d) that the goods operated upon be written off the original

register account and a new account is raised for them;

and

(e) that rent shall accrue at the rate applicable to the new

denomination, if the goods are not cleared within three

days from the date of the operation.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

The dividing of packages of unmanufactured tobacco and

the unpacking or repacking of manufactured tobacco, cigars and

cigarettes in warehouse may be allowed under the following

conditions

(a) application shall be made in writing in each instance to

the officer at the warehouse;

(b) the operation shall be performed in the presence of an

officer of Customs;

(c) the dividing or repacking of any package shall be

completed in one operation, after which it shall not be

permissible to sub-divide or re-pack the packages

further, except on the written authority of the

Comptroller of Customs;

(d) the packages resulting from the operation shall be

properly sealed by the owner thereof to the satisfaction

of the officer of Customs who shall affix to each such

package a Customs seal and label showing the original

marks and numbers and the mark or number given to

the package at the time of the operation, the weight of

tobacco, cigars or cigarettes in each package and the

date of the operation;

(e) when a package shall have been divided or re-packed

into two or more packages, each package shall be

weighed by a customs weigher at the owner’s expense

and the weight registered on the label to be attached

thereto shall be counter-signed by the customs

weigher;

(f)

the original register account shall be duly noted at the

completion of the operation and an entry shall be made

giving the date of the operation, the number of

packages resulting from the operation and the weight

of each package.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Any other operation which may legally be performed on

goods in a government warehouse, shall only be carried out with

the sanction of the Comptroller of Customs and upon such terms

and conditions as he in each instance shall direct

Provided that, where the character or denomination of the

goods shall be changed or where by reason of such operation any

goods are rendered liable to a different rate of warehouse rent, the

warehouse rent on such original packages as are subjected to the

operation shall first be paid, and a new account shall be opened in

the warehouse register for the goods operated upon, and warehouse

rent thereon, at the applicable rate, shall accrue at the end of three

days after the completion of the operation.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Empty drums shall not be admitted into the government

bonded warehouses. Any empty drums landed from any vessel and

not withdrawn during legal hours on the day of landing shall be

watched by a customs and excise guard at the expense of the agent

of the importing vessel until their withdrawal.

PART VII

Re-bonding of Ships’ Stores

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

In the case of wines or spirits in bottles delivered from

warehouse to be shipped as stores, no portions of any packages

containing such wines or spirits shall be permitted to be re-

warehoused in quantities less than one case.

PART VIII

Cigarettes for Ships’ Supply

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1) For the purpose of drawback or exemption for payment

of duty, no cigarettes shall be shipped as ships’ stores on board

ships unless the words "Duty Free" be printed or stamped in a

conspicuous place on each container immediately enclosing the

cigarettes.

(2) It shall be lawful for the Comptroller of Customs to

establish the specimen of the mark or marks to be applied to

cigarettes or containers of cigarettes in accordance with sub-

regulation (1) of this regulation.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Cigarettes whether loose or in containers marked in

accordance with regulation 53 shall not be trafficked on shore, and

any quantities of cigarettes so marked that it may be desired to land

from on board ships shall be conveyed to the government bonded

warehouses and entered for warehousing for exportation only.

PART IX

Tariff of Warehouse Rent

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

The rates of chargeable warehouse rent in respect of goods

warehoused in government warehouses shall be those specified in

the Third Schedule hereto

Provided that the temporary storage of Ħal Far Groupage

Complex in respect of goods in terms of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013

of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 October 2013

laying down the Union Customs Code (recast) shall be exempt from

payment of rates chargeable in accordance with this Regulation.

PART X

Forms

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1) The forms in the Fourth Schedule shall be deemed, by

virtue of this regulation, to be the forms referred to in the Customs

Ordinance and in its subsidiary legislation.

(2) Forms number 1(ii), 1(iii), 1 (iv), 1(v), 1(vi) shall be filled

in together with the form number 1(i), as required by the

Commissioner.

Part XI

Authorisation to act as Customs Representative

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1) Any person who is established in Malta may act as a

customs representative in Malta, provided he fulfils all the

requirements laid down in this Part of these regulations.

(2) Such representation may be either direct, in which case the

customs representative shall act in the name of and on behalf of

another person, or indirect in which case the customs representative

shall act in his capacity or his own name but on behalf of another

person.

(3) A customs representative shall declare whether he is acting

as a direct or indirect representative in every declaration to the

customs authorities.

(4) A customs representative shall fill up the power of attorney

in the Fourth Schedule, showing his empowerment by the person

represented and also showing the type of representation which he

chooses in every declaration to customs.

(5) The customs authorities may require persons stating that

they are acting as customs representative to provide evidence of

their empowerment by the person represented.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

The person applying for authorisation to act as a customs

representative shall

(a) fill out Form 13 in the Fourth Schedule and present it

to the customs authorities;

(b) produce a recent police conduct certificate;

(c) present proof of attendance of a training course in the

use of customs import and export IT systems or submit

proof of adequate experience in the use of the system;

(d) produce a cash deposit or bank guarantee for four

hundred and sixty-six euro (€466) in favour of the

Director General Customs, to be withdrawn by the

customs authorities in case of loss of any duty or other

taxes payable to the customs authorities, in

declarations where that customs representative was

involved; and

(e) present an original VAT certificate.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Such authorisation under these regulations entitles the

customs representative to lodge electronic and manual import and

export declarations on behalf of another person or in his name, but

does not empower the customs representative to load, or unload and

carry goods inside or from customs areas.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

A customs representative established in Malta who meets

the criteria of an authorized economic operator may act as a

customs representative in another Member State.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(1) Persons who fail to state that they are acting as a

customs representative or who state that they are acting as a

customs representative without being empowered to do so shall be

deemed to be acting in their own name and on their own behalf.

(2) Article 79 of the Ordinance shall be applicable to this Part

of these regulations with regard to the offences and punishments

therein provided.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Nothing in these regulations shall preclude the owner of

any cargo to lodge customs declarations personally.

Laws of Malta — Subsidiary Legislation 37.5 — CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

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