, 1. Why a New Customs Management Act?: To meet the obligations contained in
the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) signed by The Bahamas in October
2008.
2. A scheme to create a free trade area among member states.: Economic
Partnership Agreement (E.P.A).
3. The Bahamas does not have membership with?: World Trade Organization
(W.T.O).
4. Which agreement refers to Rules of Origin and Preferential Tariff?: Economic
Partnership Agreement (E.P.A).
5. The Bahamas has only observatory status with?: World Trade Organization
(W.T.O).
6. Name three (3) powers of the Comptroller.: (i) Responsible for the general
management and administration of the Customs authority
(ii) Exercise powers and perform the duties of the Minister under the Act
(iii) Prescribe rules for designating Customs controlled areas.
7. Name six (6) powers of a Customs Officer.: (i) Board any means of transport
(ii) Search any means of transport
(iii) Detain any means of transport
(iv) Questions persons within 72 hours of arrival
(v) Audit or examination of business records
(vi) Powers to patrol and surveillance of property
8. Give the names and uses of the following forms:
C.1
C.2
C.7
C.5A
C.38
C.36: C.1 - Attendance Request - An application for the attendance of Customs
Officers at any place where Customs Officers do not normally attend.
C.2 - Report Inwards of Vessels
C.7 - Aircraft General Declaration
C.5A - Declaration of Consumable Stores On Board Aircraft
C.38 - Transire
C.36 - Certificate of Clearance of Vessel
9. Name two (2) places the Minister designates as Custom Places.: (i) Customs
Airports
(ii) Customs Ports
the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) signed by The Bahamas in October
2008.
2. A scheme to create a free trade area among member states.: Economic
Partnership Agreement (E.P.A).
3. The Bahamas does not have membership with?: World Trade Organization
(W.T.O).
4. Which agreement refers to Rules of Origin and Preferential Tariff?: Economic
Partnership Agreement (E.P.A).
5. The Bahamas has only observatory status with?: World Trade Organization
(W.T.O).
6. Name three (3) powers of the Comptroller.: (i) Responsible for the general
management and administration of the Customs authority
(ii) Exercise powers and perform the duties of the Minister under the Act
(iii) Prescribe rules for designating Customs controlled areas.
7. Name six (6) powers of a Customs Officer.: (i) Board any means of transport
(ii) Search any means of transport
(iii) Detain any means of transport
(iv) Questions persons within 72 hours of arrival
(v) Audit or examination of business records
(vi) Powers to patrol and surveillance of property
8. Give the names and uses of the following forms:
C.1
C.2
C.7
C.5A
C.38
C.36: C.1 - Attendance Request - An application for the attendance of Customs
Officers at any place where Customs Officers do not normally attend.
C.2 - Report Inwards of Vessels
C.7 - Aircraft General Declaration
C.5A - Declaration of Consumable Stores On Board Aircraft
C.38 - Transire
C.36 - Certificate of Clearance of Vessel
9. Name two (2) places the Minister designates as Custom Places.: (i) Customs
Airports
(ii) Customs Ports
