- The received report includes the number of containers that have been unloaded from the ship, its types, its numbers, sizes, and the custom lead source of origin numbers that are labelled on each container and the state of the customs lead seal (good condition/poor condition). The report must also identify the additional or missing containers in comparison to what was declared by the shipping agents to customs (electronic manifest) and to the Aqaba Container Terminal.
- Procedures for approving the electronic receipt report:
1- The shipping agent records the report electronically along with his notes, if any, after receiving all the information from the Aqaba Container Terminal.
2- Aqaba Container Terminal includes its explanations or descriptions electronically on the system.
3- The customs officer reviews the observations/notes of all parties, verifies their validity, takes legal measures if there is an increase, shortage or damage to the containers and then finalizes the approval of the report.
- If there is a decrease in the number of unloaded pieces or packages than what is listed in the cargo manifest, or if there is a decrease in the amount of loose, bulk and bagged goods that exceeds the acceptable limit according to the director’s instructions, then the captain of the ship or his representative must justify this discrepancy and support it with evidence of documents that prove that it occured outside the maritime customs territory. If it is not possible to submit these documents immediately, a grace period of no more than six months may be given from the date of preparing the receipt report to be submitted and upon guaranteeing the rights of the department. The director will issue instructions on how to organize the receipt report and publish the deadlines for submission in an official newspaper.