Section 55: Prohibition and restriction on imports and exports

1 Import and exports shall where applicable, be subject to prohibitions and restrictions relating to -
a public security, public morals and public policy;
b prevention or relief of critical shortage of food stuffs;
c the protection of the health and life of humans, animals or plants;
d the protection of the environment;
e the protection of national treasures possessing artistic, historic or archaeological value;
f currency and other negotiable instruments as prescribed in the Money Laundering Prohibition Act;
g the protection of the environment as contained in relevant laws and conventions;
h fishery conservation;
i controlled goods imported or exported in line with relevant international laws, conventions and agreements:
relevant international laws, conventions and agreements on the Trade of Wild Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES),
(ii) chemicals monitored under the global shield program of the World Customs Organisation.

2 Goods prohibited under any law or regulation found within the customs territory shall, at first instance, be deemed to have been imported illegally and the Service shall take appropriate enforcement measures in respect of the goods.

3 The President may by order -
a prohibit the importation or exportation of all or any specified goods; and
b notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) allow the importation or exportation of all or any specified goods with the general or special permission in writing of a specified authority or authorities.