Main functions of Greenland Customs

1. Supervision of import and export goods

Inspection of goods: Strict inspection of goods entering and leaving Greenland to ensure compliance with local laws, regulations and safety standards.

Imposition of tariffs: Tariffs are imposed on imported goods to protect local industries and raise government revenue.

Prevention of smuggling: Crack down on smuggling activities and maintain market order.

Protecting the environment: Regulating the import and export of dangerous goods and prohibited items to protect the ecological environment of Greenland.

2. Entry and exit management

Checking passenger documents: Checking the documents of inbound and outbound passengers to ensure their legal status.

Prevention of illegal immigration: Preventing illegal immigrants from entering Greenland.

Supervision of luggage: Checking the luggage carried by passengers to prevent the entry of prohibited items.

3. Statistics of trade data

Collecting data: Collecting data on the quantity, type and value of imported and exported goods.

Analyze data: Analyze trade data to provide a basis for the government to formulate economic policies.

4. Law enforcement

Investigate and punish violations of customs regulations: Investigate and punish violations of customs regulations and impose penalties in accordance with the law.

Cooperate in law enforcement: Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies to jointly combat criminal activities.

5. Provide services

Consulting services: Provide customs consulting services to enterprises and individuals.

Handle customs declaration procedures: Assist enterprises in handling import and export customs declaration procedures.

6. International cooperation

Participate in international organizations: Join the International Customs Organization and cooperate with customs departments of other countries.

Sign international agreements: Sign bilateral or multilateral customs agreements to promote trade facilitation.