CCD - cargo customs declaration has now been replaced by the term goods declaration GD, however, the goods release basic principles for free circulation have remained unchanged. The goods release is always accompanied by an appropriate stamp in the GD "Release allowed". The decision to release or refuse to release the goods is made by the customs inspector during customs control.
The CCD (GD) release the main stages
After the DT is assigned a number, the customs inspector begins the GD documentary control. When conducting an inspection, the inspector has the right to request additional documents, require changes to the GD to send notifications about a goods customs value possible adjustment and the customs inspection appointment.
Deciding on goods. After the documentary check end, the inspector sends a notification with a decision on the goods' release: "release allowed" or "release denied".
Goods release terms
Export declarations for goods that do not apply to export customs duties must be issued within 4 hours from the GD registration date. All other goods release must be completed no later than 1 business day following the GD registration day.
Importantly, the customs authorities can suspend the goods release, as well as extend the release time to carry out the necessary customs control.
Risks in the GD documentary verification
The discrepancy between the information specified in the GD with the information declared in the delivery control document or TIR Carnet.
The conflicting information presence about the name, weight, value or goods origin country in the documents submitted with the GD.
There are uncertified fixes and erasures in the documents.
The required documents at least one lack customs clearance.
The goods being moved are classified as a risk group, cover group or the goods are used.
A significant difference (over 20%) between gross and net weights.
If the goods' recipient already has customs violations.
"Risk goods" - goods for which there is a possibility of non-compliance with customs legislation.
"Cover goods" - goods that are most likely declared instead of "risk goods".