GRA directs travellers to declare goods beyond personal effects at ports

However, where a passenger carries several new or similarly packaged devices, particularly for other persons, Customs may need to determine whether the items qualify as personal effects or should be treated as imports.

The GRA said Customs law distinguishes between personal effects and goods imported for sale, supply or other commercial purposes.

According to the Authority, the key consideration is whether the items are genuinely for the passenger’s personal use or are being imported for another person, for sale, distribution or other commercial purposes.