Bridgetown.
Precious and second hand metal dealers are now required to declare to the Comptroller of Customs the export of any precious or second hand metal.
A official of the Custom and Excise Department told Trakker News the new Precious Metals and Second Hand Metals Act madates Customs to approve and inspect all exports in these commodities.
"Registered dealers who are exporting precious or second hand metals must complete a declaration to Customs whether the goods are to be exported by a cargo agent or taken in the passengers' braggage and must be present proof of their registration at the port of exit", the official said.
He added that the exporters also had an obligation to obtain a licence and register with the police before attempting to export these commodities.
"Any attempt to export precious or second hand metals without being registered as a dealer will not be allowed. Customs will periodically and in accordance with the Custom Act examine passengers' baggage to prevent the illegal export of precious and second hand metals", the senior Customs official said.
