Examination of Goods Procedures

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When is the examination of goods required by the Bureau conducted?

Only for live animals and perishable goods

After the goods declaration has been lodged (correct)

Before the goods declaration has been lodged

Randomly, at the Bureau's discretion

What type of goods are given priority in the examination process?

Goods with the highest declared value

Luxury goods

Live animals and perishable goods (correct)

Imported goods

Who is typically present during the examination of goods?

Only the declarant or an authorized representative

Only Bureau officials

The declarant and all regulatory agencies involved

The declarant or an authorized representative, as a general rule (correct)

In what exceptional circumstances may the Bureau examine goods in the absence of the declarant or authorized representative?

When the Bureau deems it necessary for valid and justifiable grounds Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Bureau taking samples of the goods?

To establish the tariff description and value of the goods Signup and view all the answers

What is the general principle regarding the amount of samples taken by the Bureau?

The Bureau shall take samples that are as minimal as possible Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing a system of coordination and joint examination of goods between the Bureau and other regulatory agencies?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for the Bureau to conduct a physical examination of goods?

The goods are visually suspicious or appear to be tampered with Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Bureau exempting authorized economic operators or those in trade facilitation programs from physical examination?

To expedite the examination process for trusted parties Signup and view all the answers

Which method is explicitly mentioned as a form of nonintrusive examination?

Use of x-ray machines Signup and view all the answers

What is the main principle guiding the Bureau's examination of goods, as stated in the text?

Physical examination should be conducted in an expeditious manner Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for the Commissioner to direct a physical examination of goods?

The goods are part of a random sampling process Signup and view all the answers

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