Customs: Undeclared Gold Exceeding US$20,000 When Departing May Result in Penalties
Taiwan's Kaohsiung Customs warned that travelers carrying gold exceeding US$20,000 when departing must declare it to customs and obtain an export permit. Violators will face penalties.
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(Central News Agency reporter Lu Yen-tzu, Taipei, 21st) In response to recent significant fluctuations in international gold prices, the Kaohsiung Customs Office of the Ministry of Finance Customs Administration stated today that if travelers carry gold exceeding US$20,000 in value when departing, they should proactively declare it to customs to avoid penalties for violations.
Kaohsiung Customs stated today through a press release that when travelers carry gold out of the country, including gold bars, ingots, coins, and pure gold ornaments, if the value, calculated based on the selling price of 1 kilogram of gold bars on Taiwan Bank's website on the day of departure, exceeds US$20,000, they should first apply for an export permit from the Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and proactively declare it to customs, provide customs declaration documents, and complete the cargo clearance procedures.
Kaohsiung Customs pointed out that the gold market has been active recently, and some people carrying gold out of the country have been severely penalized due to unfamiliarity with relevant regulations, resulting in significant losses. They remind the public that when declaring to customs, the limit is calculated 'per' traveler 'individually,' and there is no age limit.
Kaohsiung Customs also reminded that travelers carrying gold exceeding US$20,000 in value when departing, in addition to obtaining an export permit in advance, must also prepare customs declaration documents and proactively declare, allow time for cargo declaration and inspection, and inquire about the regulations for carrying gold into the destination country to avoid penalties due to negligence or misunderstanding of regulations, thereby protecting their customs clearance rights. (Editor: Chang Jo-yao) 1150421
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(Central News Agency reporter Lu Yen-tzu, Taipei, 21st) In response to recent significant fluctuations in international gold prices, the Kaohsiung Customs Office of the Ministry of Finance Customs Administration stated today that if travelers carry gold exceeding US$20,000 in value when departing, they should proactively declare it to customs to avoid penalties for violations.
Kaohsiung Customs stated today through a press release that when travelers carry gold out of the country, including gold bars, ingots, coins, and pure gold ornaments, if the value, calculated based on the selling price of 1 kilogram of gold bars on Taiwan Bank's website on the day of departure, exceeds US$20,000, they should first apply for an export permit from the Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and proactively declare it to customs, provide customs declaration documents, and complete the cargo clearance procedures.
Kaohsiung Customs pointed out that the gold market has been active recently, and some people carrying gold out of the country have been severely penalized due to unfamiliarity with relevant regulations, resulting in significant losses. They remind the public that when declaring to customs, the limit is calculated 'per' traveler 'individually,' and there is no age limit.
Kaohsiung Customs also reminded that travelers carrying gold exceeding US$20,000 in value when departing, in addition to obtaining an export permit in advance, must also prepare customs declaration documents and proactively declare, allow time for cargo declaration and inspection, and inquire about the regulations for carrying gold into the destination country to avoid penalties due to negligence or misunderstanding of regulations, thereby protecting their customs clearance rights. (Editor: Chang Jo-yao) 1150421
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