1. In order to take account of the resources and expenses of debtors or other special circumstances in the case of those whose profession is to carry out customs formalities on behalf of others, total or partial remission of tax penalties imposed by the courts may be granted by the customs administration.
2. Applications for remission are investigated by the customs administration and submitted to the president of the court that handed down the sentence.
3. Remission may only be granted after approval by the president of the court.