DTIS, Volume I - Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
DTIS, Volume I - Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
DTIS, Volume I - Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
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II. Main Stakeholders in Customs Processes<br />
Various public authorities work with the MCS in carrying out policy, legal,<br />
administrative, and other practical aspects of import and export procedures. These<br />
include the port and airport authorities, providers of quarantine related inspection<br />
services, and the maritime territorial enforcement agencies such as the coast guard. The<br />
stakeholders involved with customs processes are presented in tabular form below. The<br />
user groups are public and private sector importers and exporters as well as transport<br />
providers. Virtually all transport of goods to and from the Maldives is by sea.<br />
Name/Organization<br />
Responsibilities<br />
Customs Administration • To collect customs duty and export duty<br />
• To effect proper border control<br />
• To carry out quarantine services<br />
Government and Ministry<br />
(Presidency, Ministry of Finance and<br />
Treasury, Ministry of Economic<br />
Development and Trade, Health,<br />
Fisheries, Agriculture,)<br />
Coast Guard Force<br />
(Within the paramilitary National<br />
Security Service- NSS)<br />
• Responsible for policy concerning import and export<br />
• Line ministries responsible for approval of duty<br />
exemptions (MEDT), health and phytosanitary issues<br />
(Department of Health, Department of Agriculture)<br />
• Operate the entire coastline<br />
• Combat smuggling and other illegal activities (narcotics<br />
and dangerous drugs)<br />
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