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Customs seizes Klass Electronics @ TPP for not declaring goods

September 15th, 2018 | Tags: Road Town Tortola Wade N. Smith Customs Act
Customs seizes Klass Electronics @ TPP for not declaring goods. Photo: Team of Reporters
Her Majesty’s Customs (HMC) on Thursday September 13, 2018, seized Klass Electronics store located in the Tortola Pier Park. Photo: Team of Reporters
Her Majesty’s Customs (HMC) on Thursday September 13, 2018, seized Klass Electronics store located in the Tortola Pier Park. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Her Majesty’s Customs (HMC) on Thursday, September 13, 2018, seized Klass Electronics store located in the Tortola Pier Park (TPP).

Speaking exclusively with our newsroom, Comptroller of Customs Wade N. Smith said the action was taken because the store failed to “declare their goods via the HMC form.”

When asked what was the next step Mr Smith noted that under the Customs Act, the store owners can come into the customs department  to settled the matter or the matter can go to court. 

He said a few weeks ago there was another sporting store in the TPP that also was seized for violation of the laws and not declaring.

Mr Smith said his Department continues to promote “a level playing field for all importers”.  

It was also noted that the TPP is an official customs ports of entry with storage space for goods.

The three owners of Klass Electronics could not be immediately reached for comments.

18 Responses to “Customs seizes Klass Electronics @ TPP for not declaring goods”

  • concern (15/09/2018, 11:39) Like (21) Dislike (3) Reply
    I think they should face the full consequence of the law. This is non negotiable. Knowingly breaking the law should be wealth with harsh penalty on principle alone
  • BRAD BOYNES (15/09/2018, 11:50) Like (31) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good Job. Every one wants to rape the country.
  • Jessica Jones (15/09/2018, 12:38) Like (26) Dislike (0) Reply
    I wonder how long this was going on. SMH
  • question (16/09/2018, 07:56) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hmmmm see who are the owners of Klass Electronics....you may be surprised.,...........
    This is not good at all for the economy to declare untrue value.Kudos to Customs for doing there job professionally. How many more are there?
  • Hmmmm (16/09/2018, 11:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Who That VL? He called in MV to help open the place?
  • insider (16/09/2018, 11:44) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    This goes on for most of the businesses whose owners are from other countries. Klass just didnt pay their "dues".
  • Bvi slander (16/09/2018, 14:19) Like (24) Dislike (13) Reply
    Had it been a BVI person your comments would have been different. How many of us bring goods from US and don't declare? That expensive time piece, that whatever that your friend at customs allow you free passage. We are all guilty at some point or other. Then you all want to go in and look for the biggest discounts they offer. Life's a beach
    • Tink to Tell the King (17/09/2018, 14:21) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
      You don't know Wade Smith, at times he will give you a break but we locals get nailed just like everyone when it comes to not clearing goods or not clearing your boat into the BVI.

      Good Wade Bad wade he did set a standard when it comes to BVI Customs!!!
      Before this we did not have a standard. Complain all you want but don't say a word when it is your family this is killed by contraband such a high caliber guns. They have a job to do respect the law and pay your customs duty

      Good Day
  • flUffy (16/09/2018, 15:30) Like (22) Dislike (5) Reply
    Imagine that!! -And then the ridiculous prices they charge for these electronics with no warranties ! WOw!!AND THE BEAT GOES ON.
  • trergdffdg (16/09/2018, 19:16) Like (18) Dislike (3) Reply
    Who are the 3 owners ?
  • guy hill (17/09/2018, 06:01) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good job Border family.
  • Bull Dawg (17/09/2018, 11:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    They need to give at least one year warranty.
    We will always get licks here in the B.V.I.
  • NezRez (17/09/2018, 13:46) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    KLASS has no CLASS! How did you think you could bring in your own business items without declaring them? SMDH!
    • trrefdrfds (18/09/2018, 15:19) Like (1) Dislike (11) Reply
      Why don't you find out the facts.... before you type. I am sure there is more than 1 side to this story. After all they are back in business.
      • Arrion (20/09/2018, 17:55) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply

        @ Truth, and how many people really find out the facts before they type?

  • Who are the owners@ (17/09/2018, 14:22) Like (4) Dislike (13) Reply
    Yo mudda, Fadda and Grand Mudda. You should be getting a check soon. Mine yo Business
  • yea right (24/09/2018, 06:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    They only squeeze the ones who fear them ..... tell me on a commissioners salary how could you afford several Rolex watches and diamonds from the DI...... smh squeeze who can't pay your personal tax it is don't mind he noise when the voicemail starts playing it will be interesting to see what happens then.


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