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Customs Clearance

Crossing Borders, Embrace Customs Clearing

What is Customs Clearance?

Customs clearance is the official authorization granted by a government’s customs department for the movement of goods. All shipments crossing international borders, whether entering or exiting a country, must undergo customs clearance, involving thorough documentation and payment of taxes, duties, and other charges.

This crucial process ensures the smooth and secure flow of goods across borders, preventing illegal or prohibited items from entering or leaving a country while contributing to the government’s revenue through taxes and duties. Failing to provide the correct documentation can lead to significant shipment delays and legal repercussions. Hence, a comprehensive understanding of this intricate process is indispensable.

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Paperwork Verification

Customs officials diligently scrutinize the accuracy of shipment documentation. In the realm of international shipping, commercial invoices are indispensable. Following meticulous verification, the document specifies the shipper's details, recipient's contact information, export date, and airway bill number."

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Customs Officer Check

A customs officer assesses potential fees for a shipment, considering factors such as the nature of the goods, their value, and the importing country's regulations. If the goods exceed a certain value threshold, the officer ensures that all applicable taxes and duties have been duly paid.

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Payments, Tax, Duties

Unpaid taxes and duties prompt customs to request payment. You have two choices: DDU (Deliver Duty Unpaid) or DDP (Deliver Duty Paid). If labeled DDP, taxes and duties are settled. These services may have fixed label prices, but independent brokers may add fees for brokerage, storage, late payment, impacting the total shipment cost.

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Release of Shipment

"After taxes and duties are settled, shipments are freed for dispatch. With proper handling of paperwork, duties, and taxes, the goods can proceed to their destination."

Customs procedures

EXPORT DOCUMENTS

  • Commercial Invoice
  • E-Invoice (Turnover from 5CR to above) and a declaration if the turnover less than 5CR from shipper
  • Packing List
  • LUT or IGST INVOICE
  • Purchase Invoice from supplier if Merchant Exporter
  • Purchase order or Contract copy with consignee (Optional)
  • VGM
  • Shipping instruction
  • Scomet declaration (Optional)

Under HAZ Commodity DOCUMENTS:

  • MSDS
  • IIP Certificate
  • Certificate of Analysis

If export under  any License copy of same will be required

First time shipment handling KYC Documents:

  • Copy of IEC Certificate
  • Copy of Bank AD Code or previous copy of Bill of Entry
  • Copy of PAN Card
  • Copy of GST
  • CHA Authority Letter
  • KYC Form
  • Address Proof (Electric Bill/Telephone Bill/Water Bill)
  • ID Proof of Authorized person (Pan Card / Adhaar Card / Driving License copy)
  • Copy of TAN Certificate
  • Copy of MSME
  • Copy of Cancel Cheque
Customs procedures

IMPORT DOCUMENTS

  • BL or AWB
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Insurance Certificate
  • Freight Certificate
  • Copy of Bank AD Code

Under HAZ Commodity DOCUMENTS:

  • MSDS
  • Certificate of Analysis

If import under any License copy of same will be required & additional documents as per customs requirement

  • LMPC for trading items
  • BIS for electronics items
  • SIMS for Iron/Steel items
  • CHIMS for IC (Integrated Circuit)
  • NFIFMS for Aluminium items
  • FSSAI & P&Q for food items
  • Phyto Sanitary Certificate & P&Q for Wooden items

First time shipment handling KYC Documents:

  • Copy of IEC Certificate
  • Copy of Bank AD Code or previous copy of Bill of Entry
  • Copy of PAN Card
  • Copy of GST
  • CHA Authority Letter
  • KYC Form
  • Address Proof (Electric Bill/Telephone Bill/Water Bill)
  • ID Proof of Authorized person (Pan Card / Adhaar Card / Driving License copy)
  • Copy of TAN Certificate
  • Copy of MSME
  • Copy of Cancel Cheque
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