58. Export or transhipment of controlled item without inspection advice — strict liability

the person enters an object or a thing for export or transhipment, or exports or tranships an object or a thing;

the object or thing is examinable matter;

an inspection advice has not been issued in respect of the object or thing;

the person has not obtained the prior approval of an authorised officer to export or tranship the object or thing; and

the person is neither an officer of customs, nor an authorised officer, acting in the course of his or her duties.

where the person is an individual — to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both; or

where the person is not an individual — to a fine not exceeding $10,000.