The National Union of Customs Declarants (UNDD) in Ituri has pledged to work with the General Directorate of Customs and Excise (DGDA) to maximize public revenue. On November 3, in Bunia, the UNDD reaffirmed its commitment to contributing to the country's revenue. The organization's provincial president, Senga Kibasonga Abdoul Karim, announced a series of actions to combat false customs declarations, which have resulted in significant losses for the public treasury.
Senga Kibasonga denounced certain fraudulent practices that affect customs operations in the province. He cited cases of inaccurate declarations of goods, often made with the complicity of corrupt agents, which deprive the state of important resources. For example, vehicles imported are sometimes declared under other categories of goods to reduce taxes and duties payable. The UNDD president vowed to put an end to these irregularities.
The profession of customs declarant must be better regulated to guarantee the credibility of the sector and improve public revenue mobilization. Senga Kibasonga identified one of the main challenges as the exercise of the profession by unqualified persons. He called for more rigor in accessing the profession and announced efforts to strengthen the organization of the corporation.
The UNDD is creating a national order of customs declarants to bring order to the profession. Senga Kibasonga appealed to customs declarants active in border posts and commercial centers in the province, particularly in Aru, Mahagi, Kasenyi-Tchomia, and Bunia, to collaborate in combating fraud. He believes that reinforced collaboration between sector professionals and the DGDA will improve the transparency of customs operations.
A strengthened partnership between the UNDD and the DGDA will enable the sector to contribute more to state financing. The UNDD aims to play a more active role in combating customs fraud and improving public revenue collection in Ituri. The organization will work to ensure that customs declarants are qualified and that operations are transparent.
The UNDD's efforts to combat fraud and improve revenue collection are crucial for the Democratic Republic of Congo. The country's economy relies heavily on customs revenue, and losses due to fraud can have significant impacts on public finances. The UNDD's initiatives are expected to contribute to the country's economic growth and development.
The National Union of Customs Declarants in Ituri is determined to make a positive impact on the country's revenue and economy. The organization's commitment to combating fraud and improving customs operations is a step towards achieving this goal.
Key points
- The National Union of Customs Declarants in Ituri has pledged to work with the General Directorate of Customs and Excise to maximize public revenue and combat fraud.
- The profession of customs declarant must be better regulated to guarantee the credibility of the sector and improve public revenue mobilization.
- The UNDD is creating a national order of customs declarants to bring order to the profession.
