Strict customs procedures ensure fast clearance of goods

(Baonghean.vn) -This afternoon, January 18, Nghe An Customs Department organized a summary of the work in 2012 and deployed the tasks in 2013. Attending were comrades: Thai Van Hang - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Hoang Viet Cuong - Deputy General Director of the General Department of Customs..

Over the past year, the administrative reform, modernization of Customs, and improvement of customs procedures have created a strong change, the state management of customs in the area has been promoted, customs procedures have been strictly ensured, and goods have been cleared quickly. As of December 31, 2012, Nghe An Customs Department has completed customs procedures with a total import-export turnover of over 400 million USD, an increase of 3.4% over the same period in 2011; nearly 8,000 vehicles entered and exited the country, the total number of declarations registered for customs procedures was over 5,000 declarations. Regarding the work of combating smuggling and trade fraud, the Customs Department has coordinated with functional forces to strictly control the smuggling of timber, buffalo, wild animals, gasoline, firecrackers at sea and at the border.

Promoting the achievements, in 2013, on the basis of 8 contents of launching emulation movements of the customs sector, Nghe An Customs Department has concretized them into action programs and launched emulation movements with the slogan of discipline - reform - development.

Comrade Thai Van Hang presented Medals to collectives and individuals.

Speaking at the conference, comrade Thai Van Hang praised and acknowledged the results that the sector has achieved in the past year, and noted that in 2013 the Customs sector needs to continue to research and propose specific measures and plans, following the resolutions of the province to effectively implement activities, achieving the set targets in difficult economic conditions.

Awarding certificates of merit to groups and individuals

On this occasion, the President awarded the 3rd class Labor Medal to 1 collective and 2 individuals with outstanding achievements in the period 2007-2011; the Prime Minister awarded certificates of merit to 7 collectives and 1 individual with outstanding achievements in customs work from 2010 to 2011. The Minister of Finance awarded certificates of merit to 3 collectives and 15 individuals.

Phu Huong