Customs Act
Types of Audit
Benefits of PCA
Objectives
Court Case
500

State five key sections of the Customs Act that governs post clearance audit.

Section 4A

Section 223

Section 223A

Section 17

Section 19

Section 32

Section 209

500

State the two types of audits undertaken by the Post Clearance Audit Unit

What is a desk review and a field audit?

500

State five benefits of PCA.

Speedy trade clearance

Less documentary and intrusive check 

Client education 

Risk levels can be more easily assessed and reviewed

Feedback provided will assist traders to identify weaknesses 

Avoid/minimize  sanctions

Refunds where applicable

500

State two main objectives of post clearance audit.

To facilitate international movement of goods of the compliant trade section.

Ensure Customs declarations are accurate.

Verify end-use/deter misuse

Recover outstanding duties and taxes

500

State a recent decided Customs court case

What is Chas E. Ramson vs Commissioner of Customs?

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