Impact of Risk Management on Selectivity in Customs Clearance

Abstract

This study assesses the impact of customs risk management (CRM) on activating selectivity in customs clearance operations and its role in facilitating the movement of commercial exchanges and removing obstacles that limit their flow. Additionally, the study examines CRM regulatory impact on customs clearance operations. We found that CRM facilitated the movement of internal and external trade exchanges. Concurrently, CRM increased the levels of control over customs clearance operations by directing it to high-risk commercial consignments in exchange for reducing the time and procedures for the low-risk goods, which has contributed to increasing the movement of commercial exchanges. Therefore, the study recommends expanding CRM systems use and periodically reviewing its selectivity standards.