Tripoli: The Libyan Customs Authority has announced new regulations aimed at facilitating the transit of goods from Tunisia and Egypt through Libya, while also protecting the nation from spoiled and substandard imports. The announcement was made following a strategic meeting involving key officials from the Customs Authority.
According to Libyan News Agency, the meeting included the acting Director of the Authority, Major General Musa Ali Mohammed, along with the Directors of the General Administration of Technical Affairs, the International Transit Department, and the International Cooperation Office. The focus of the discussion was on addressing challenges faced in the transit of goods across Libyan borders.
The Customs Authority has detailed a series of procedures and controls to be implemented. One notable requirement is that customs center heads must obtain prior approval for any transit operations, regardless of whether they originate from or are destined for Tunisia or Egypt. This approval process is to be managed through the Authority’s International Cooperation Office.
Additionally, the Authority has stipulated that exporting companies must provide a financial guarantee equivalent to the value of the goods being transported. This guarantee is refundable upon the successful completion of the transit. There are also specific mandates for obtaining approval when goods are returned from Tunisia or when they enter from Egypt, using the designated entry points.
The Authority reiterated its adherence to the recommendations from the Libyan-Tunisian Technical Customs Committee regarding transit goods. In instances where the projection analysis of these goods yields negative results, the goods are required to be destroyed in the country of destination.
Source: Libyan News Agency