In exceptional circumstances, Customs may conduct an inspection on the truck and the goods contained therein. Breaking of seals affixed by Customs Authorities (for non-ATTs) or companies' own seals (for Authorised Transit Trader (ATTs)) can only be done in the presence of Customs. Once inspection is completed, Customs will re-seal the truck and update the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS), i.e. registering the new seal. The next Customs office will have the information on the broken seal and replacement seal.

 

In case of accidental breakage of the seal, the driver must report the circumstances as soon as possible to the nearest official authority such as the police. This authority would have to endorse the TAD, for the next ACTS office to make a decision on the next steps to take, i.e. whether to allow the movement to continue or to terminate it (the transit), depending on the circumstances.

 

You may refer to Customs website for more information on the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS) here.