Desiring goods at the destination port has always been a problem for the consignor in international trade. Not only can the goods be destroyed by the customs, but they will suffer a certain loss of the warehouse. If it is not handled well, it will affect the future. The relationship between the two. Especially in the Latin American region where the economy and the legal system are relatively imperfect, we must be more vigilant. Changfan Logistics takes everyone to see which countries in Latin America are abandoned (unclaimed goods) will be forced to auction by customs and what regulations are there for local customs?

1.CostaRica (Costa Rica)

From the date of arrival of the goods, the customer has 15 days to submit customs clearance to the Customs. If the customer fails to submit within the specified time, the Customs will impose a fine of Rs 100 per day. If unclaimed for a long time, the goods will be auctioned in accordance with government regulations.

2.Dominican Republic (Dominica)

More than 180 days from the date of arrival of the goods, the customs has the right to confiscate the goods to offset some of the customs duties and storage costs.

3.Trinidadand Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago)

If the goods are not picked up more than 6 months after arrival, they will be auctioned by the customs.

4.Chile (Chile)

From the date of arrival of the goods, the consignee has 90 days to arrange the clearance. After the expiration of the time limit, the shipping company has the right to submit the customs auction to deduct the cost.

5. Guatemala (Guatemala)

From the date of arrival of the goods, the consignee has 20 working days to arrange for customs clearance and delivery. If the time limit is exceeded, the goods will be declared abandoned and the customs has the right to auction them.

6.Honduras (Honduras)

The maximum shelf life of the goods is 3 months, after which the goods will be declared abandoned and sold in accordance with local laws.

7.ElSalvador (El Salvador)

From the date of arrival of the goods, the consignee has 20 working days to arrange for customs clearance and delivery. If the time limit is exceeded, the goods will be declared abandoned and the customs will have the right to auction them.

8.Belize (Belize)

After the goods arrive more than 3 months, they will be regarded as abandoned goods. The consignee still has 7 days to confirm whether the goods are intentional. After that, the destination port agent has the right to request the customs to approve the auction to offset part of the shipowners and storage costs.

The above is the Latin American countries and related customs regulations that Changfan International Logistics introduced to you after the eight goods are overdue and will be auctioned by the customs. In the event that the consignee delays the counter, it is necessary to keep track of the consignee and actively cooperate with the shipping company to take appropriate measures to minimize the loss as much as possible.