2.3.4 Inspection and Release of Cargo: The last stage is to inspect and finally release cargo from Customs custody.
2.3.4.1 In case of green line
An importer submits the verified Declaration together with the payment receipt at appropriate warehouses for the release of goods. At this stage, cargo data is screened against predetermined selectivity criteria in order to indicate whether the Declaration is under a Red Line (requiring thorough physical inspection) or a Green Line (permission of release). A Green Line Declaration is cleared within a few minutes without Customs intervention. Then, the cargo status is electronically sent to both the Port Authority and the importer/Customs broker.
2.3.4.2 In case of red line
The predetermined selectivity criteria indicates that the cargo is subject to be the Red Line, the Port Authority removes the cargo container for physical inspection by Customs before the release of the cargo.