Guatemala: "Blue Channel" for Expedited Customs Clearance

Within three to four months the SAT plans to start implementing a selective "blue" process, which involves clearing containers so that they only go through one documentary process or warehousing goods inspection.

Friday, June 10, 2016

The measure aims to streamline the inspection process, free up space in ports and reduce waiting times, explained Werrner Ovalle, intendent of Customs.

Elperiodico.com.gt reports that "...So far a green selective process has been used where containers go through and those selective as red undergo an inspection in situ. According to Ovalle, the blue channel involves clearing the containers for later documentary process or warehousing goods inspection."

"... The candidates going through the blue channel are those who have some fault in their documentation, but they have complied tax payments. The measure also frees up space in the ports and will reduce waiting times, the official said. "

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