Service
Customs Clearance & Documentation
Customs clearance is the process of getting cargo legally released by the authorities at the border. We prepare and file the declaration, classify the goods, calculate duties and taxes, and resolve queries so your shipment keeps moving.
What's included
Everything covered under customs clearance
Declaration filing
Import and export declarations lodged accurately, first time.
HS classification
Correct tariff codes, because the wrong code means the wrong duty and a delay.
Duty and tax calculation
What is payable, worked out before the cargo arrives rather than after.
Regulatory permits
Coordination with the agencies whose approval your commodity needs.
Query and inspection handling
We deal with examinations and customs queries on your behalf.
3PL documentation
Third-party logistics paperwork arranged where your supply chain needs it.
Who this is for
- Importers who have had shipments held at the border
- Exporters shipping a commodity that needs permits or certificates
- Businesses that want duty exposure known before the cargo lands
Documents you'll need
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading or air waybill
- Certificate of origin
- Import or export licence and product-specific permits
Requirements vary by commodity and route. We confirm the exact list for your shipment before booking.
How it works
The process, step by step
- 01
Document review
We check the invoice, packing list and transport document before arrival, when problems are still cheap to fix.
- 02
Classification and valuation
Tariff codes assigned and the declared value confirmed.
- 03
Declaration
The entry is filed with customs and duties are assessed.
- 04
Examination, if selected
We attend and manage any physical inspection.
- 05
Release
Duties settled, cargo released, and delivery arranged.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
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