The CNMI Division of Customs is looking to introduce new customs declaration forms\u2014one that is smaller and with fewer questions.<\/p>\n
NMI Customs chief Jose Mafnas said they are working with the Marianas Visitors Authority to change the forms.<\/p>\n
The forms are being printed by MVA, according to deputy managing director Judy Torres, of which they also keep an inventory at their office in San Jose.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe plan to make it smaller and we will also be working with the [CNMI Office of the Attorney General] to check the language and the laws that are cited [in the forms],\u201d said Mafnas.<\/p>\n
Mafnas said the new forms would be smaller and easier for residents and visitors to fill it out. It has been observed that some people were having a hard time answering all the questions in the old customs forms.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will consult MVA to see if they can lessen or remove some of the questions. We can make it small and concise,\u201d said Mafnas.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re trying to do it [introduce the forms] this year. MVA will give us the time for them to get whatever they have on stock and have them printed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Customs will give the airlines their copies of the new forms once everything is finalized, with the AG clearing the language and once the MVA finishes printing them.<\/p>\n
Gov. Ralph DLG Torres advised Customs, MVA, and the OAG to work together in accomplishing the project so the new forms could be used soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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