What happens to objects held by the Revenue Agency at the airport?

Find out what happens when an item is held up at Brazilian airports

When traveling abroad, it is common to bring some souvenirs or items that we have acquired during the trip, either for personal use or as gifts to friends and family. However, it is important to know the customs rules and restrictions, which can vary from country to country, to avoid problems with the Revenue Agency.

In Brazil, the Federal Revenue Agency is responsible for the inspection of baggage arriving in the country by air, sea or land. When an item is considered illegal or prohibited, it may be detained by the Federal Revenue Agency at Brazilian airports.

But what happens to these items held by the Federal Revenue Service? Subsequently, we will illustrate the procedures adopted by the Revenue Agency in these cases.

Identification of the detained object

Upon arrival at the airport, the Revenue Agency may ask the traveler to open his baggage to check its contents. If there is an item that is considered illegal or prohibited, it will be withheld by the Federal Revenue Agency.

Notice to the traveller

The Revenue Agency must notify the traveler of the detention of the object, communicating the reason for the seizure and the possible consequences. The traveler will have a deadline to present a defence, which must be made in writing, stating the reasons why the object should not be withheld.

Defense analysis

The Revenue Agency will analyze the defense presented by the traveler and may decide to release or maintain conservation of the object. If the Revenue Agency decides to maintain the withholding tax, the traveler can challenge the decision at an administrative or judicial level.

Object destination

Objects detained by the Federal Revenue Agency at airports in Brazil can have different destinations, depending on the type of object and the circumstances of the seizure. Some items may be donated to charity or auctioned off, while others will be destroyed or returned to the traveller’s country of origin.

legal consequences

Storing items that are illegal or prohibited by the Revenue Agency at airports in Brazil can have legal consequences for the traveller. Depending on the seriousness of the offence, the traveler can be fined, prosecuted or even prevented from returning to the country if he is a foreigner.

In summary, objects detained by the Federal Revenue Agency at Brazilian airports follow an analysis and disposal procedure that can vary depending on the type of object and the circumstances of the seizure.

To avoid problems with the Revenue Agency, it is important to know the customs rules and restrictions of the country of destination and to declare all objects acquired during the trip.

Source: Terra

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