Operation of fixed x-ray scanner starts at port of entry

The Ministry of Trade and Industry on Monday said its Fixed X-ray Scanner at Tema Port would become operational next Monday, January 22. A statement by the Ministry advised importers to send goods covered by final classification and valuation reports with the mark 'Yellow Scanning' at the top right corner to the fixed scanner site at the Western gate from that date instead of sending them to the mobile scanner site.

The ministry said that all gateway-passes for scanned containers would be issued at the fixed scanner site. However, gateway passes for all other consignments will still be issued at the mobile scanner site. The statement further urged importers to ensure that genuine documents are submitted to inspection companies and the customs, Excise and Preventive Service