What happens to a shipment if it includes prohibited items, among other things? Will the entire shipment be sent back or only the prohibited goods?
If a shipment includes prohibited items, the recipient may refuse to accept the shipment. In this case, the shipment is sent back or destroyed under the supervision of the customs officials.
If part of the shipment is compliant with all the terms and conditions for declaration, the shipment can be divided into parts, with only the part permitted in the specific country declared. The customs duties are paid for the permitted shipment in this case. Additional customs procedures must be completed in the case of dividing a shipment. All related costs must be borne by the recipient of the shipment.