| Q.1 | Are there any channels for the public to check whether the items carried are prohibited / controlled items? |
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| A.1 |
Yes. The public can check the relevant information via the following means:
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| Q.2 | What can a passenger do if he / she enters the Green Channel and finds he / she has goods to declare? |
| A.2 |
The Department places posters along the Green Channel to remind incoming passengers that they are passing through a channel specifically designed for those who have nothing to declare. Those who have goods to declare should immediately leave for the Red Channel and / or seek assistance from Customs officers. |
| Q.3 | Will Customs officers intercept passengers for examination at the Green Channel? |
| A.3 |
Passengers entering the Green Channel are not exempted from Customs examination. |
| Q.4 | Will Customs officers ask passengers who use the Green Channel if they have anything to declare? |
| A.4 |
It is not necessary to do so. Under the Red & Green Channel System, a passenger who chooses to use the Green Channel means he / she has made a Customs declaration that he / she has no controlled items or excessive dutiable goods. |
| Q.5 | Are passengers liable to prosecution if they declare having possession of prohibited / controlled items at the Red Channel? |
| A.5 |
Passengers importing prohibited / controlled goods are required to produce a valid licence or permit. Failing which, they may be liable to prosecution and the prohibited / controlled goods may be seized. |
| Q.6 | Should all passengers carrying dutiable commodities select the Red Channel to make declaration? |
| A.6 |
No. Passengers should use the Red Channel to make declaration to Customs officers only if they bring in:
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| Q.7 | Are passengers required to complete a declaration form to the Department? |
| A.7 |
The Department does not require passengers to complete declaration forms. |