Regulations Governing Customs Clearance Procedures for Air Express Consignments Article 3

The term “Express Handling Unit” in these Regulations refers to a location designated, whether exclusively or not, for the storage of import and export express consignments and for the processing of customs procedures. The term “Air Cargo Transshipment Center” refers to a location designated exclusively for the storage of import, export and transit express consignments, as well as for the processing of customs procedures.The Express Handling Units or Air Cargo Transshipment Centers shall be located at designated locations within airfreight stations. Applications for their establishment, shall be submitted to Customs for approval, in accordance with the Regulations Governing the Customs Management of Import and Export Freight Stations. Their operation shall be subject to Customs surveillance and supervision.An Express Handling Unit or Air Cargo Transshipment Center shall have sufficient space to be divided into the import area, export area, inspection area, waiting for processing area, non-acceptance for declaration area and abnormal goods area. These areas sections shall be well-separated and clearly marked. The arrangements of inspection spots, cargo movement flow lines, computer equipment, and other necessary facilities and equipment shall be aligned with Customs requirements and must be approved by Customs.