(1) Any work may be conducted to alter the original form of, or dismantle or cut goods stored in a bonded area.
(2) A person who intends to conduct the work referred to in paragraph (1) shall obtain permission from the head of a customs office.
(3) The head of a customs office shall notify the applicant as to whether he or she grants permission, within 10 days from the date on which an application for permission under paragraph (1) is received. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 31, 2018>
(4) If no notification is given by the head of a customs office to an applicant as to whether he or she grants permission or on the extension of the processing period under statutes or regulations related to the processing of civil petitions within the period provided for in paragraph (3), permission shall be deemed granted on the day following the day such period (where the processing period is extended or re-extended pursuant to statutes or regulations related to the processing of civil petitions, referring to the relevant processing period) ends. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 31, 2018>
(5) Kinds of goods for which the work provided for in paragraph (1) may be conducted shall be designated by the Commissioner of the Korea Customs Service. <Amended on Dec. 31, 2018>
(6) When deemed necessary with respect to goods on which an import declaration is filed, the head of a customs office may order the owner of such goods or a person entrusted by such owner to conduct such work provided for in paragraph (1). <Amended on Dec. 31, 2018>[This Article Wholly Amended on Dec. 30, 2010]