Part V Control of Exportation

Outward entry and clearance of goods

54 Acceptance of incomplete entry.

1

The proper officer may, if he thinks fit, accept an entry which does not in every respect comply with section 53 above, but he shall not do so in a case in which the goods have not been presented.

2

Where an entry is accepted under this section the exporter shall, within such time as the Commissioners may allow, deliver to the proper officer such of the particulars or documents as were required to be, but were not, contained in or delivered with the entry or, if the proper officer so permits, deliver to him a substituted entry complying in all respects with section 53 above.

3

If any person fails to comply with subsection (2) above he shall be liable on summary conviction to a penalty of F1level 4 on the standard scale.