Sudanese Customs on the occasion of its International Day, what has it accomplished?
Port Sudan: Muhammad Mustafa.
Last year, Sudan Customs experienced an unprecedented administrative development in its history, as it became an independent force directly affiliated with the Ministry of Interior, thus becoming called (Customs Forces). The administrative structure of its forces has also undergone a major development to adapt to the new administration. burdens of strength.
The Sudanese Customs Force has reached the financial limit set for it to collect customs revenue at a rate exceeding 100% over the past years continuously, and in most periods the percentage has exceeded the estimated limit.
The General Administration for the Fight against Smuggling, a solid and historical arm of the customs forces, has succeeded, as it has known, during its creation, in constituting an impenetrable barrier to repeated smuggling operations.
Customs came close to saving the national economy after the secession of the South and the loss of Sudan's oil revenues. She received praise and praise for the implementation of the tripartite economic program, the economy recovered, and the goals of the tripartite program were achieved.
Development of mechanisms of the Sudanese customs forces: –
The Sudanese Customs Forces have followed the great development occurring in global customs operations, for example, computerization and automation of customs procedures and application of data processing systems (ASYCUDA). This system has been developed to the latest version (ASYCUDA). ASYCUDA International), the introduction of electronic tracking.
Capacity building for customs forces and continuing and quality training operations.
Use of maritime and river boats in anti-smuggling operations.
Electronic surveillance (surveillance cameras – marine radars).
Develop media work and use modern media.
Customs is defined as the authority or institution responsible for controlling the mechanism of transportation of goods from within the country to the outside and vice versa. This involves monitoring all imports entering the country and facilitating the movement of goods across borders.
How do customs work?
Sudanese Customs Forces, like customs authorities in many parts of the world, conduct traditional, advanced and innovative customs operations. The operations they carry out are as follows:
1- Inspection of all passengers, their baggage and goods.
2- Classification and valuation of goods, and collection of customs duties and any taxes imposed on imported goods.
3- Collection of precise data on goods entering and leaving the country. And impose restrictions on prohibited imported and exported goods.
4-Implementation of protectionist policies for national products.
5- Anti-smuggling, anti-dumping and anti-money laundering operations.
6- International cooperation with customs administrations and international and regional organizations.
7- Collection of production costs imposed on goods produced internally.
8- Respond to dangers, disasters and global crises
Creation of the Sudanese customs forces: –
1- In 1905, during the era of British colonialism, the Customs Administration was established to operate in limited customs stations.
2- Mr. Muhammad Kamal Farid is considered the first Sudanese to hold the position of Director of Customs after Sudan's independence in 1956.
3- Sudan Customs remained an affiliated agency of the Ministry of Finance, and in 1986 Customs became a regular force. This period was marked by an amendment according to which the 1986 law was enacted.
4- Sudanese Customs remained a civilian institution until 1991, when a presidential decision was taken to appoint the Customs Force, a regular force affiliated with the police. Following this decision, Sudanese Customs became a strong and influential force. military force that played a great role for the state and society.
Characteristics and distinctive signs: –
The Customs Forces have remained a support to the armed forces and Sudan in all stages of the aggression against Sudan since it was transformed into a military force. Customs forces helped support the armed forces during the war in the south and the conflict in Darfur. with money, men and media. As a result, a significant number of officers and non-officers of the customs forces were martyred, may God accept it from all.
Conclusion:-
1- Sudanese customs will remain a pillar and a difficult figure in the Sudanese economy.
2- The walk is continuous and the vision is clear.
3- The care that the State gives to customs forces has the greatest impact on the achievement of objectives and any desired success.
