RULE 1.7.3: OPERATIONS EXEMPT FROM THE USE OF PADLOCKS

The use of padlocks will not be required in the following cases:

I. When the merchandise is destined to remain in the fringe or border region in question.

II. If the dimensions or characteristics of the merchandise do not allow it to be transported in a vehicle with a closed cargo compartment.

III. If the merchandise in question may suffer damage or deterioration due to being transported in a closed vehicle.

IV. If the cargo compartment of the vehicle in question is not capable of being kept closed by use of the padlock, such as pick-up vehicles, platforms, redillas trucks, pick-up trucks, vans, or cars.

V. If the merchandise is going to undergo consolidation maneuvers in the border region or fringe.

VI. In the case of merchandise destined for the customs regimes of definitive or temporary importation, which are processed in the internal customs or of maritime or aerial traffic, or those destined to the export regime that are processed in the customs of maritime or aerial traffic.

VII. In the case of customs regimes for the definitive or temporary importation of merchandise that are dispatched by rail, as well as in internal transit to import, international transit or of merchandise destined for the fiscal deposit regime that are transported in containers on double stowage railway equipment, which are prepared to load single stowage or double stowage, without prejudice to the provisions of rule 1.7.6 (RGCE 2020: Regla 1.7.6). Likewise, in internal transit operations for railway exports of companies in the automotive industry or manufacturing of motor vehicles, when they start in internal customs or maritime traffic.

Law 59-B-V (LA: Art. 59), 160-X (LA: Art. 160), Regulation 248 (RLA: Art. 248), General Rules of Foreign Trade (Reglas General del Comercio Exterior) 1.7.6. (RGCE 2020: Regla 1.7.6)