Customs and Excise Division

Mission Statement

To support economic growth and development by facilitating legitimate trade and travel, revenue generation and collection. To protect our borders and provide increased security to the global trade supply chain by enforcing compliance with all the Laws and Regulations under which we are empowered to act.

Vision Statement

To be the leading-edge service, law enforcement, trade facilitation and revenue collection organization in the region and beyond through the efforts of professional and dedicated staff.

Roles and Functions

The Customs and Excise Division (C&E) through the laws under which the Division is empowered to act, provides the following:-

• Revenue Collection and Protection – Implementation of national, regional and international policy, the aim of which is to collect revenue and combat any associated fraud;
• The Correct Application of Trade Policy – C&E applies and monitors compliance with trade related rules and agreements in order to facilitate legitimate trade;
• Protecting our Physical Borders, Society and the Environment – C&E combats smuggling; enforces Health Standards and Environmental Policy and Laws;
• Collect and Disseminate Accurate Trade Related Information and Statistics – C&E is required by law to provide this information to the Central Statistical Office for compilation, analysis and publication of Trade data.

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