Since a substantial portion of contraband goods are also counterfeits the General Directorate of Customs issued a new arrangement on 12.07.2017 which is enabling the officers to inspect for the infringements of IP recordals filed through Annex -13 forms with the customs (recordals pursuant to article 103 of Customs Regulation and article 57 of Customs Act no.4458) during auctions of forfeited goods.