[Procedure name] Approval of Storing-Customs Related Books and Documents on Micro Films Output by Computer Instead of Storing Them on Electromagnetic Records
(Procedure for payment of customs duty, etc.)
[ Summary]
- Procedure required when a special importer who has obtained approval of storing customs-related books and documents on electromagnetic records, intends to change the storage of the data onto micro films output by computer
[ Bases for procedures]
- Article 7-9 Paragraph 2 of the Customs Law
- Article 4-12 Paragraph 7 of the Cabinet Order for Enforcement of the Customs Law
- Article 1 of the Ministerial Order for Enforcement of the Customs Law
[ Subjects to procedure]
- Special importer who has obtained approval of storing customs-related books and documents on electromagnetic records and intends to change the storage of the data onto micro films output by computer
[ Time of submission]
- At least three months prior to the intended day of storing data on micro films output by computer instead of storing data on electromagnetic records
[ Method of submission]
- Prepare an application for the approval of storing approved customs-related books and documents on micro films output by the computer and submit it to a simple declaration controller of customs.
[ Fee]
- There is no fee for the application.
[ Documents to be attached and number of copies]
[ Application form and description]
(The following forms may be printed for use in A4-sized (portrait) sheets of paper.)
- Application for Approval of Storing Approved Customs-Related Books and Documents on Micro Films Output by Computer (Customs Form C No. 9320)
[ Submitted to]
- Simple declaration controller of the customs office (customs headquarters) who approved the applicant as a special importer
- For cases where the applicant is located at a place remote from the customs headquarters, a customs counselor of your nearest customs branch or of a customs sub-branch
[ Reception time]
- Office hours of customs (8:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. except on holidays for the administrative agencies)
[ Consultation service]
- For information, ask a customs counselor or the customs office that processes your application.
[ Submission standard]
- Examined in accordance with the provisions of Article 9 of the Law Concerning the Method of Making and Storing National-Tax-Related Books and Documents on Computer, which is applied by Article 7-9 Paragraph 2 of the Customs Law.
[ Standard processing time]
- About three months after an application was submitted
[ Administrative appeal]
- Any person may file a protest with the Director-General of Customs within two months from the following the date of acknowledgement of a disposition related to the above mentioned procedure in case he or she is not satisfied with that disposition.
[ Remarks]